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Museum leaders say they are “shaken” by climate activists continual targeting of iconic artworks

November 24, 2022Leave a comment

Following a spate of recent attacks targeting artworks in museums across the globe by the activist group Just Stop Oil, 92 museum leaders have signed a statement addressing the issue. The co-signers said that they “have been deeply shaken” by the activists’ actions and emphasised the fragility of the artworks involved.

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Art fund offers £2 million in grants to help UK museums and galleries

June 17, 2020June 24, 2020Leave a comment

Museums and galleries are facing uncertain futures due to months of closures, long-term cancellations, and new hygiene regulations. Art Fund, the London-based charitable organisation, will now offer £2 million in grants in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which will help this industry recover after lockdown.

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The definition of a museum revealed

August 20, 2019Leave a comment

What is the definition of a museum? You might have thought it goes without saying but international experts have tied themselves up in knots over a proposed new definition, which will go to a vote on 7 September 2019. Continue reading →

Regional Museums in “crisis” due to government funding cuts

May 10, 2019Leave a comment

England’s cultural sector is said to be in “crisis” as central government slash funding to regional museums. Continue reading →

The world’s favourite 25 museums revealed

September 26, 2017Leave a comment

The results are in and two London institutions have carved out coveted spots on TripAdvisor’s annual list of the world’s favourite museums. Continue reading →

UK museums oppose clampdown on ivory trade

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017Leave a comment

A campaign by the Duke of Cambridge to enforce a total ban on the ivory trade has been met by a wave of opposition from prominent UK museums, historians and antiques experts.

Current legislation prohibits the sale of ivory items carved after 1947. Now government ministers are considering proposals to extend the ban on the ivory trade to objects over 70 years old. Continue reading →

Chancellor delivers early Christmas gift to UK Museums and Galleries

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016Leave a comment

The UK’s museum and gallery sector could save up to £30 million a year from 2018 to 2022 after it was awarded a generous windfall in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement (23 November).

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a museums and galleries tax relief for exhibitions which is set to take effect from 1 April 2017 until April 2022. Continue reading →

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