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New books on Museum Studies, Heritage and Cultural Management from Ashgate Publishing
Ashgate have announced the latest book releases from their Museum Studies, Heritage and Cultural Management list. Read more
The Royal Air Force Museum announces new Chief Executive Officer
Maggie Appleton MBE moves from Luton Culture to RAF Museum in lead up to centenary celebrations in 2018… Read more
The Fondation Louis Vuitton opens its doors
Luxury brand opens extravagant gallery in exclusive Paris suburb… Read more
Dementia App created by National Museums Liverpool and Damibu wins European prize
An app tailored to Dementia care commissioned by National Museums Liverpool (NML) was one of three European projects to be shortlisted for the Innovate Dementia Award at the World Health and Design Forum in Eindhoven… Read more
Designs entries for Helsinki’s Guggenheim Museum revealed in online gallery
Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation launches online gallery featuring the submissions for stage one of Guggenheim Helsinki Museum… Read more
Museum of Water commended for public engagement
Awards for Arts, Water and the Environment recognises artist Amy Sharrocks' 'dedication and skill' at raising awareness of precious liquid… Read more
Imperial War Museum launches new exhibition War Story: Afghanistan 2014
Through the little-known personal stories and experiences of not only the British troops, but also members of the Afghan National Security Forces and UK government and NGO workers War Story will give visitors an insight into the transition, following 13… Read more
Case Study – Natural History Collections Review at Maidstone Museum
Samantha Harris, collections manager at Maidstone Museum describes how working with experts to organise their 600,000-strong collection has brought about better understanding and accessibility… Read more
Antenna debuts awiloc® Multimedia Tour at The LWL-Museum of Art and Culture in Germany
ONE of the world’s leading application-oriented research institutions for microelectronic and IT system solutions and services, Antenna International has launched an immersive multimedia tour experience using awiloc® software, a next-generation positioning system designed to be ‘context-aware’. Read more
A unique school building championing its heritage
Grade I listed Sir John Moore Foundation building looks forward to a new wave of sustainability and entrepreneurship… Read more
Lady Lever Art Gallery receives £1.2m boost from Heritage Lottery Fund
Artwork belonging to the founder of Lever Brothers, the purveyors of fine soaps - now better known as multinational Unilever - is set to shine with a new multi-million pound redisplay… Read more
Micropia Museum opens its doors with ReCreateX
Following 12 years of research and development queen Maxima of the Netherlands opened Micropia Museum in Amsterdam at the end of September, which is the first museum in the world where the invisible world of micro-organisms becomes visible. Read more
Staffordshire Hoard Gallery opens its doors
Largest discovery of Anglo-Saxon treasure goes on permanent display in Birmingham… Read more
Museum of Water whets public’s imagination with touring exhibition
Water, the source of life, has been the inspiration for a travelling museum that has become a triumph in public engagement. By Adrian Murphy… Read more
Newman Brothers’ Coffin Works – the afterlife of a Birmingham factory
The fascinating history of a Victorian funeral fitters is about to come to life as a new heritage attraction writes Adrian Murphy… Read more
Arts Council defends funding following report criticising regional imbalances
Arts Council England (Ace) says it is committed to redressing the regional imbalance highlighted in a recent independent report which calls for a review of funding and highlights disparity between London and the regions. Read more
Government announces new body Historic England as part of English Heritage
Restructure of English Heritage will see government invest nearly £90 million over the next few years… Read more
On their own: The story of Britain’s child migrants told for the very first time
A ground-breaking and thought-provoking exhibition which looks at the migration of children from Britain to the other side of the world opens on Friday at Merseyside Maritime Museum… Read more
Putting heritage in your pocket
Advisor talks to Dan Boys, Audio Trails’ Creative Director about pioneering digital visitor guides… Read more
Arthur’s War: Extraordinary collection of senior officer’s First World War memorabilia
Box discovered in attic reveals fascinating social and military history… Read more