Destination Tyneside, a new permanent gallery, opened at Discovery Museum on 13th July 2013. It provides a glimpse into the fascinating stories of some of the people who have chosen to make Tyneside their home over the last 200 years. Read more

The UKs cultural collections are often housed in historical and listed buildings. The buildings in their own right require care and preservation, whilst also providing modern customer facilities for visitors. Creating a balance between these two conflicting requirements can often… Read more

Torre Abbey Historic House in Torquay re-opened after an extensive restoration programme on Saturday 27 July. Read more

The great thing about developing interpretation – an art as much as a science – is that there is always something new and exciting to discover, however far removed the subject matter may seem at first glance. It’s a lesson… Read more

Museums and galleries have something particular and important to offer very young children and those who care for them; extraordinary visual stimulus, a wonderful spatial environment and a strong sense of social and emotional wellbeing. Read more

When the V&A’s Museum of Childhood decided to jettison its T8 installation, it turned to a colourful LED scheme to make an impression on visitors. Read more

England is striving to become internationally recognised as a leading destination for people with access needs. What more can your attraction do to benefit from engaging with this group?… Read more

Arts Award offers unique nationally recognised qualifications that support children and young people to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect to and take part in the arts and cultural world. Although it’s called `Arts’ Award, the… Read more

The Peace Museum UK is an independent and accredited Museum based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. It is the only museum dedicated to the history and the often untold stories of peacemakers, peace-making, social reformers and peace movements in the UK. Read more

Measom Freer announce the addition of the svelte new Charnwood bottle range..... Read more

I first started to manage volunteers back in 2008. English Heritage already had volunteers working in a variety of behind the scenes roles, such as gardening at properties like Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight, and curatorial categorisation and… Read more

All of those who work in museums and galleries are looking for ways to grow our audiences. Regardless of whether we work in public sector or independent museums, we all need to find strategies that make us more relevant to… Read more

The most exiting and expansive area within heritage retailing in recent years has been the space devoted to local products. Although many heritage shops are yet to develop their approach to this subject, many others have been reaping the rewards… Read more

The basic aims of audience or visitor research is to provide cultural institutions with a greater understanding of the needs of existing and potential visitors. Audience research can increase visitor numbers, repeat visits and visitor satisfaction and create more opportunities… Read more

Science in the 21st century is an exciting, challenging and integral part of our culture. Science museums and centres have a vital role to play providing rich, life-long learning experiences, inspiring the next generation and enhancing scientific literacy. Read more

It was in 1967 that the first National Trust working holidays were held. Known then as ‘Acorn Camps’, they took place at Stratford-upon-Avon, the Golden Cap Estate in Dorset and the Lake District. Crafted, shall we say, for hardy types,… Read more

His work is known to millions across the world but this month an exciting conference will bring the wit and energy of Bernard Shaw back to the tiny Hertfordshire village that was his home. Read more

The exhibition tells the story of the four-year-long campaign to keep supplies flowing through German blockades to Britain's ally, the Soviet Union. Read more

The Gallery of Lost Art is a ghost museum, a place of shadows and traces, which could only ever exist virtually. This online Tate exhibition tells the stories of artworks that have disappeared. Destroyed, stolen, discarded, rejected, erased, ephemeral –… Read more

Housed in the former home of the father of the arts and crafts movement the William Morris Gallery has undergone a multi-million restoration programme to provide a fitting home for the artists collect. Read more