War crimes | The destruction of Ukraine’s cultural heritage
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare
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Paying the price of low wages
Museums are facing a brain drain in the near future as pay stagnation is exacerbated by rising living costs
Citizens’ juries can help museums fulfil people’s needs
Citizen-led decision-making allows institutions to engage with the public in a more meaningful way. By Simon Stephens
How ‘meanwhile’ spaces are helping cultural institutions make a splash
Museums are increasingly using pop-ups to help them expand their reach. By Rachel Mapplebeck
Bradford 2025: Building on the City of Culture legacy
The festival can act as a catalyst for cultural regeneration – as long as stakeholders are in it for the long haul. Caroline Parry reports
Museums must shout louder about their contribution to health and wellbeing
With reviews of health and social care looming, cultural institutions should be confident about extolling the beneficial impacts they can have
Can the Museum Data Service set the sector’s records straight?
The new project will transform how collections information is held and shared. By Simon Stephens
Intangible cultural heritage is a very real opportunity for museums
Ratification of a Unesco treaty will help the sector connect with communities and challenge historical biases
After the flood: How are museums dealing with extreme weather?
Last autumn, several museums in the UK were hit by severe flooding. Nearly a year on, how are they coping – and what can the sector learn from their experiences?
New funding brings ray of hope after turbulent time for museums in Wales
Despite receiving a much-needed financial boost this month, the Welsh sector is still reeling from a difficult year of budget cuts and government strife
It’s time for a rallying cry to the new government
With a fresh culture secretary in post, plus many young MPs spread across the UK, now is the moment to advocate for the vital role museums play. By Simon Stephens
A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums
The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports