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Flying Scotsman to return as working museum exhibit after £4.2m conservation
The National Railway Museum has drawn up plans that will see, from early 2016, the reappearance of The Flying Scotsman around the UK as a working museum exhibit, demonstrating the engineering science behind steam traction to new generation. For… Read more
Accessibility in museums: creating a barrier-free cultural landscape
Packing and transporting museum collections – how to get it right Packing and transporting museum collections is fundamental to museum discovery and requires an intricate process of planning and trust, which requires experts both within and outside of museums… Read more
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection’s £66m refurbishment to begin in 2016
The announcement of the closure date marks the next milestone in the Burrell Collection’s ambitious plans to overhaul the roof, building fabric, interior and ageing plant, as well as creating an entirely new experience for visitors. The move follows a… Read more