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AIM launches new Hallmarks events to encourage prosperity in museums
The AIM Hallmarks of Prospering Museums were launched during the AIM National Conference in June to help identify the key characteristics of best practice and describe the set of behaviours that enable heritage organisations to prosper and thrive. The… Read more
Children to run England’s museums on Takeover Day 2015 and publish stories on M+H Advisor
Thousands of youngsters will be assuming the roles of curators, guides and exhibition designers as they get a taste for life as a museum professional and M+H Advisor will be publishing a selection of their stories and photographs on… Read more
Leading UK heritage groups to hold conference on reusing industrial heritage buildings
The conference follows the Council of Europe’s declaration of 2015 as European Industrial & Technical Heritage Year and the central theme is the re-use of vacant and at-risk industrial heritage buildings, such as former warehouses and factories. Read more
Cycle Revolution – Design Museum’s last ride in south London before moving to new home
Cycle Revolution will be the final show at the Design Museum in Bermondsey and after the exhibition closes on 30 June the museum will move across London to Kensington, where it is set to open in its new home, the… Read more
CILIP Cymru welcomes minister’s support on modernising Welsh libraries
CILIP Cymru Wales has said it supports the Deputy Minister’s continued commitment to public libraries in Wales, and his acknowledgement of the role libraries play in delivering a wide range of vital services including digital, cultural and literacy. Ken… Read more
Paris Museums and heritage sites to open today following attacks
French Culture Minister has announced Paris will reopen most of its iconic cultural and tourist sites on Monday for the first time since the wave of bombing and shooting… Read more
Gaydon’s Heritage Motor Centre changes name to British Motor Museum and unveils £5m redevelopment
The re-branding means the world’s largest collection of historic British cars will be more accurately be reflected as a nationally and internationally significant collection. An investment of £1.1m by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust will transform the Museum at… Read more