National Museum Directors' Council
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The National Museum Directors' Council represents the leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums.
Our Newsletter updates you on what's happening in museums and cultural policy in the UK.
https://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/
Our Newsletter updates you on what's happening in museums and cultural policy in the UK.
https://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/
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The NMDC November Newsletter is out now, catch up on member news, the Government's Curriculum Review and sector news. Images this month are from Manchester Museum's new 'Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat' family friendly exhibition. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums
‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z
The director wants London’s long-awaited institution to ignite creative passion in the Gen Z visitors it’s aimed at. As he unveils the building and its contents, can he pull it off?
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
The art of the possible: the Nottingham art gallery being run by citizens’ assembly via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
The art of the possible: the Nottingham art gallery being run by citizens’ assembly
New Art Exchange believes it is first cultural institution in world to hand permanent leadership to the community
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The art of the possible: the Nottingham art gallery being run by citizens’ assembly via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Applications art now open for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 - They close on 19 January 2026. www.artfund.org/professional...
Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026
The world’s biggest museum prize is back.
www.artfund.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Applications art now open for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 - They close on 19 January 2026. www.artfund.org/professional...
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit
Performance artist’s aggressive art historian shouts at visitors and insults curators – and his tours are sold out
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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We're hiring! 📢
Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock.
If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Closing soon, find out more 👇
www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814
Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock.
If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Closing soon, find out more 👇
www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We're hiring! 📢
Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock.
If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Closing soon, find out more 👇
www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814
Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock.
If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Closing soon, find out more 👇
www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814
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We're delighted to announce that Discovery Museum has been awarded £193,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events.
Find out more 👇
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...
These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events.
Find out more 👇
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We're delighted to announce that Discovery Museum has been awarded £193,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events.
Find out more 👇
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...
These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events.
Find out more 👇
www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Major impact investment fund for cultural and creative sector is extended for two years - Figurative
Figurative has announced that the investment period for its Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until August 2027.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The investment period for our Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF) has been extended until 2027!
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
Read more figurative.org.uk/news/major-i...
Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Better Society Capital, Nesta, @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & Freelands Foundation.
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Accessible by Design: Building Inclusive Immersive Experiences / Friday, 21 November 2025 / 18.30 – 19.45 GMT / Online, Free ( via @ndkane.bsky.social) www.vam.ac.uk/event/gWMPBR...
Online talk - Accessible by Design: Building Inclusive Immersive Experiences - Talk at
Online · V&A
Hear from artists and producers who embed accessibility in immersive design, revealing how equity drives creativity, expression, and deeper audience connection
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November 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Accessible by Design: Building Inclusive Immersive Experiences / Friday, 21 November 2025 / 18.30 – 19.45 GMT / Online, Free ( via @ndkane.bsky.social) www.vam.ac.uk/event/gWMPBR...
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🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Open from today 'Wright of Derby: From the Shadows' at the National Gallery is a collaboration with Derby Museums showing over 20 works that focus on Joseph Wright's candlelight series. On till 10 May 2026. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Open from today 'Wright of Derby: From the Shadows' at the National Gallery is a collaboration with Derby Museums showing over 20 works that focus on Joseph Wright's candlelight series. On till 10 May 2026. www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
The NMDC November Newsletter is out now, catch up on member news, the Government's Curriculum Review and sector news. Images this month are from Manchester Museum's new 'Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat' family friendly exhibition. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The NMDC November Newsletter is out now, catch up on member news, the Government's Curriculum Review and sector news. Images this month are from Manchester Museum's new 'Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat' family friendly exhibition. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums
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News | Tributes paid following death of Scotland’s ‘powerhouse’ curator Elspeth King – social historian remembered for her work to expand working-class collections at People’s Palace in Glasgow
Tributes paid following death of Scotland's ‘powerhouse’ curator Elspeth King - Museums Association
Social historian remembered for her work to expand working-class collections at People’s Palace in Glasgow
www.museumsassociation.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
News | Tributes paid following death of Scotland’s ‘powerhouse’ curator Elspeth King – social historian remembered for her work to expand working-class collections at People’s Palace in Glasgow
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News | Funding gives museum leaders in Scotland more time for future planning – Museums Galleries Scotland awards £600,000 via new Leadership Capacity Fund
Funding gives museum leaders in Scotland more time for future planning - Museums Association
Museums Galleries Scotland awards £600,000 via new Leadership Capacity Fund
www.museumsassociation.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
News | Funding gives museum leaders in Scotland more time for future planning – Museums Galleries Scotland awards £600,000 via new Leadership Capacity Fund
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Currently working with the #SouthYorkshireTransportMuseum in #Rotherham as their museum mentor supporting them on their accreditation application. Every time I visit, I am so inspired by their work, the objects, and the dedication of their #volunteers, who today ranged from 13-80 years in age 🙂
February 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Currently working with the #SouthYorkshireTransportMuseum in #Rotherham as their museum mentor supporting them on their accreditation application. Every time I visit, I am so inspired by their work, the objects, and the dedication of their #volunteers, who today ranged from 13-80 years in age 🙂
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DCMS is looking for people to join the UK City of Culture 2029 Expert Advisory Panel (unpaid; up to around 20 days through 2026)
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UK City of Culture 2029 Expert Advisory Panel: Recruitment Advert
This recruitment advert has been produced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to support people who wish to apply to join the UK City of Culture 2029 Expert Advisory Panel.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
DCMS is looking for people to join the UK City of Culture 2029 Expert Advisory Panel (unpaid; up to around 20 days through 2026)
www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-...
www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-...
British Library chief executive quits amid strike action over pay via @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/british...
British Library chief executive quits amid strike action over pay
National library chief Rebecca Lawrence will be replaced by interim head Jeremy Silver with immediate effect
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
British Library chief executive quits amid strike action over pay via @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/british...
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A force of nature: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Museum curator behind Connolly's Banana Boots dies
Dr Elspeth King was best known for her 16 years at the People's Palace and for leading the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A force of nature: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Quentin Blake illustration centre plans opening via BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
Quentin Blake illustration centre to open in spring
An 18th Century Clerkenwell waterworks is being transformed into the illustration centre.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Quentin Blake illustration centre plans opening via BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
City centre museum gets new flood barriers via BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Derby's Museum of Making gets new flood barriers
It comes after the venue experienced serious flooding during Storm Babet in 2023.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
City centre museum gets new flood barriers via BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Art reduces stress? Not at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam via @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Art reduces stress? Not at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam
Paintings had two to three layers of people in front of them and at least one was always getting up close and personal: why?
www.thetimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Art reduces stress? Not at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam via @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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We're taking part in #Museum30 this year and today's prompt is 'introduction' 👋
Hello, we're Art UK – the online home for UK art (check us out at https://artuk.org)
'The Introduction' by Frederick Walker (1840–1875) 📷 The Fitzwilliam Museum
Hello, we're Art UK – the online home for UK art (check us out at https://artuk.org)
'The Introduction' by Frederick Walker (1840–1875) 📷 The Fitzwilliam Museum
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We're taking part in #Museum30 this year and today's prompt is 'introduction' 👋
Hello, we're Art UK – the online home for UK art (check us out at https://artuk.org)
'The Introduction' by Frederick Walker (1840–1875) 📷 The Fitzwilliam Museum
Hello, we're Art UK – the online home for UK art (check us out at https://artuk.org)
'The Introduction' by Frederick Walker (1840–1875) 📷 The Fitzwilliam Museum
Integrating museum records with contemporary citizen science data to uncover 166 years of tropical butterfly history via University of York www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Integrating museum records with contemporary citizen science data to uncover 166 years of tropical butterfly history
A former PhD student at the University of York has used records from museum collections and citizen science projects to show long-term patterns in the species richness of tropical butterflies.
www.york.ac.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Integrating museum records with contemporary citizen science data to uncover 166 years of tropical butterfly history via University of York www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Beamish Museum crowned best UK attraction by Which? via Northern Echo @beamishmuseum.bsky.social www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2558382...
County Durham museum crowned best attraction in the UK by Which?
County Durham’s Beamish Museum has been named the best museum and gallery in the UK, topping a new Which? survey.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Beamish Museum crowned best UK attraction by Which? via Northern Echo @beamishmuseum.bsky.social www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2558382...