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Media Space opens at the Science Museum

Collaboration between National Media Museum and the Science Museum enables creative relationships to flourish. Advisor talks to Emma Hedderwick, Project Leader: Media Space, Science Museum. Read more

Collections Rationalisation in Action

Many, many museums across the country have large collections; collections that are costly to maintain, and collections that are not always as well understood as organisations would like. It is the dream of many a curator to have the opportunity… Read more

The Ghosts of Dickens’s Past

Interpreting the life and loves, writing and legacy of a household name such as Charles Dickens is a daunting task. A man of many parts and passions, Charles Dickens embodies our perception of Victorian Britain. He is universally known, and… Read more

Social Media Through Thick and Thin

Social Media Through Thick and Thin –there’s a title. When we were asked to talk about social media at this year’s Museums and Heritage show, our first thoughts were ‘why us’? There must be lots of social media gurus out… Read more

Heritage Lottery – Funding the Future

In April 2013 the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) launched the new framework for our funding entitled: A lasting difference for heritage and people. This framework was developed through extensive consultation with organisations across the heritage spectrum and with the public. Read more

Opening up the Soanes, Opening up Museums

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

Museum Learning for Young Visitors

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

Develop your learning offer with Arts Award

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 proves a big hit with audiences

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