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Museum of Oxford drops entry fees for locals

The Museum of Oxford has dropped entry fees for local residents following public criticism, a drop in visitor numbers and ...
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Funding boost for Fashion Museum Bath

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has promised £7m of additional investment to turn a former post office into the new home for the Fashion Museum Bath. The museum, which was based in Bath ...
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Removal of mummified remains from display sparks public debate

A public debate has ignited following the removal of mummified Ancient Egyptian remains from display at Kelvingrove Art ...
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Touring exhibition to celebrate objects acquired under tax-relief schemes

Arts Council England (ACE) has announced a free touring exhibition displaying 40 objects that have entered public collections ...
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Half-term strike at V&A suspended after unions receive improved offer

Strike action planned at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) for 29-30 October has been suspended after staff unions received an improved offer from the institution. Prospect and PCS union members ...
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Four in the running for UK City of Culture crown

Museums in Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham will be keeping a keen eye on the UK City of Culture competition ...
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Free-entry museums to benefit from new business rates policy after landmark tribunal ruling

Institutions across England expected to see significant reductions thanks to change in Valuation Office approach ...
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Royal Armouries to restructure due to rising operating costs

The Royal Armouries museum in Leeds has begun consulting staff on proposals to reduce its overall salary costs by around 9%. In a statement this week, Nat Edwards, the director general and master of ...
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‘Braver, more accessible and more sustainable’: funding boost for museums in Leeds

Two museums in Leeds have unveiled details of their redevelopment plans. New funding for Museum of Medicine will support an upgrade to its Grade II listed building and the development of fundraising ...
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Contemporary conflict and ‘reimagining’ museum practice: IWM sets out new research aims

Imperial War Museums (IWM) has set out its research priorities for the next five years, including a goal of reimagining museum practice, a broader focus on “conflict histories that matter now”, and ...
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Tullie opens new community and venue hire centre

Tullie in Carlisle has opened a new community, gallery and venue hire space following a renovation project. The Dye Works opened to the public last Saturday and provides accessible community spaces, a ...
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British Museum takes steps to improve flow and access at Bayeux Tapestry show

The British Museum is introducing new measures to help improve visitor flow and accessibility at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The museum issued refunds and free rescheduled tickets to around 200 ...