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🏗️ @museumsassociation.org - Objections raised to British Museum visitor pavilion and landscaping proposals
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Objections raised to British Museum's visitor pavilion and landscaping plans - Museums Association
Conservation groups are concerned the development will cause 'unacceptable level of harm'
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
@museumsandheritage.com - London Museum staff plan strike action
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London Museum staff plan strike over pay
Alistair Hardaker | Image: An aerial shot of the Smithfield site in 2023 © London Museum
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📊 AIM, Association of Independent Museums - New resource explores “Fragile to Flourishing” museum operating models and sector resilience
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Fragile to flourishing: museum operating models - AIM - Association of Independent Museums
‘Fragile to Flourishing: Museum operating models in an uncertain world’ explores how heritage organisations can move from fire-fighting to game changing influence.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
👤 @englishheritage.bsky.social - Tony Hales CBE announced as new Chair to lead the English Heritage into its next phase
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English Heritage appoints Tony Hales CBE as its new Chair
English Heritage has appointed Tony Hales CBE as Chair of its Board of Trustees.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📣 ICOM - Call for applications to join ICOM Standing Committees, offering opportunities to shape international museum practice
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Call for Applications: ICOM Standing Committees - ICOM UK
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that the Call for applications for the following Standing Committees is now open:  These Committees play a crucial role in…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎓 @museumsandheritage.com - Manchester Museum appoints first Head of Learning and Participation
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Manchester Museum appoints first head of learning and participation
Appointee brings more than 20 years' experience across culture and education including roles at Arts Council England.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
🏗️ @artreview.bsky.social - @courtauld.bsky.social to open two new galleries for contemporary art
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Courtauld to open two new galleries for contemporary art
The galleries are expected to open in 2029 following a £10m gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
📉 @hyperallergic.com - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston lays off 33 workers amid restructuring
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston Lays Off 33 Workers
A union representative said the unit is “deeply concerned” about the impact of the staff cuts on affected and remaining workers.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
🌍 @theartnewspaper.bsky.social - Louvre Abu Dhabi director to lead Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in India
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Louvre Abu Dhabi director Manuel Rabaté leaves to head India’s largest private art museum
French civil servant joins the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi as it prepares to move to a vast new complex
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
🖼️ @artsprofessional.co.uk - National Gallery appoints curator to develop modern painting collection
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National Gallery appoints curator to develop modern collection - Arts Professional
The National Gallery has announced that PATRICK ELLIOTT will take on the newly-created role of curator of modern paintings as it extends its collection of
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
⚖️ @museumsassociation.org - Department for Culture, Media and Sport to review exclusion of national museums from new restitution rules, following concerns raised by ICOM UK
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DCMS to review exclusion of national museums from new restitution rules - Museums Association
‘Unusual’ use of government powers questioned by legal experts and sector bodies
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🌈 @queerbritain.bsky.social to reopen galleries from 4 February
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Queer Britain: the national LGBTQ+ museum
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January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM

💷 UK gov’t unveils £1.5bn cultural infrastructure package to support museums & cultural venues
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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride
£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more
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January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📊 @museumsassociation.org - PAS report highlights public engagement in museums
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PAS report highlights public engagement in museums - Museums Association
Figures for 2024 reveal a third consecutive record-breaking year for reported finds and Treasure cases
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January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🏆 Last chance to enter the @museumsandheritage.com 's awards 2026
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January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM