Museums + Heritage

News | Manchester Met launches £1m centre for digital analysis of heritage objects The new centre funded by AHRC, offers museum and heritage organisations detailed 3D imaging and scanning tech https://loom.ly/vmyuW2c

A strike planned across all London V&A sites later this week has been paused by the PCS and Prospect unions, as talks continue 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/strikes-at-london-va-sites-paused-for-talks/

"Other museums can tell global stories ; Maritime museums cannot avoid them", writes Dr Matthew Tanner MBE 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/insights/what-makes-maritime-museums-different/

The wait is nearly over ⏳ The M+H Awards 2027 open for entires on Monday, 2 November. The 24th edition returns with a refreshed look, updated categories, new judges and more. Explore what’s new, choose your category and take a close look at our How to Enter guide today: https://loom.ly/4RAWbts

News | Museum of Oxford’s new entry fee to be partially scrapped 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/museum-of-oxfords-new-entry-fee-to-be-partially-scrapped/

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Click Netherfield. Click Netherfield are museum showcase experts with over 50 years’ experience working for royal families, world leaders, artists, private collectors and national and local museums across the globe. Learn more: https://loom.ly/rwwIxRg

News | ‘Just like Graceland or Dollywood’: The Beatles Story to expand in new home https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/just-like-graceland-or-dollywood-the-beatles-story-to-expand-in-new-home/

What does the museums and heritage sector need to talk about more? Big project or small discovery, large institution or freelancer – we want to hear from you! 📅 Call for speakers closes 30 Nov at 6pm GMT. Apply here: https://loom.ly/-YF4cfk

News | Historians use AI to read hundreds of thousands of pages from centuries of historical port books 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/ai-maps-200-years-of-sea-trade-from-national-archives-records/

We’re thrilled to welcome John Orna-Ornstein, Director of Access and Conservation at @nationaltrust.org.uk and Arike Oke, Director of Knowledge, Learning, and Collections at BFI to M+H Awards judging panel. Learn more about our judges: https://loom.ly/4UF8120

News | National Gallery makes it audio guide free https://loom.ly/mM0kINU

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, ATS. For 30 years, ATS have been working collaboratively with their clients across Visitor Experience, Storytelling & Technology to create unique, memorable and award winning on-site and online visitor experiences. Read more: https://loom.ly/xDJMDlA

Categories for the 2027 Museums + Heritage Awards are here 🏆 🔗 Visit our website to see all 18 categories and get more information on eligibility and application process: https://loom.ly/WJf4ji8 The M+H Awards open for entries from Monday 2 November 2026.

News | London’s Rules restaurant building donated to the National Trust 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/londons-rules-restaurant-building-donated-to-the-national-trust/

News | V&A Dundee adds four board members ahead of 2028 birthday 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/va-dundee-adds-four-board-members-ahead-of-2028-birthday/

News | Dylan Thomas Centre is Wales’ first Family Friendly Museum winner https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/dylan-thomas-centre-is-wales-first-family-friendly-museum-winner/

News | V&A announces new deputy director and COO. Its former director of finance and current lead executive on AI will take up the new role in November 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/va-announces-new-deputy-director-and-coo/

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Imagemakers. Imagemakers’ develop intelligent, creative and award-winning interpretive visitor experiences for museums, galleries, historic buildings and protected landscapes. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/dw5T0uk

The wait is nearly over ⏱️ Entries for the 24th Museums + Heritage Awards open on 2nd Nov. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s edition, including new judges, categories and more. Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to receive M+H Awards updates: https://loom.ly/fBn8Esg

News | New @artscouncilengland.bsky.social handbook sets out checklist for working with freelancers 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/new-ace-handbook-sets-out-checklist-for-working-with-freelancers/

News | Kew launches public appeal to help £66m Victorian glasshouse project 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/kew-launches-public-appeal-to-help-66m-victorian-glasshouse-project/

News | London Museum reveals first exhibition in its underground vaults https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/london-museum-reveals-first-exhibition-in-its-underground-vaults/

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 | Take the stage at the Museums + Heritage Show, 12–13 May 2027 in London. Over 90 speaker slots available across nearly 60 sessions. Applications close 30 November at 6pm GMT 🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hWFF9S36g6

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, T&D Corporation. Founded in 1986 in Matsumoto, Japan, T&D Corporation is a market leader in high-precision data logging systems for industrial, public and private use. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/nUiU1vw

News | 17% of Scottish museums fearing imminent closure says MGS 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/17-of-scottish-museums-fearing-imminent-closure-says-mgs/

News | Horniman Museum and Gardens sets opening date for Nature Gallery 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/horniman-museum-and-gardens-sets-opening-date-for-nature-gallery/

News | “Free, forever”: government to maintain free national museum entry 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/free-forever-government-to-maintain-free-national-museum-entry/

News | Sycamore Gap tree begins to regrow. Tree shows new shoots up to three feet tall three years after illegal felling. https://loom.ly/ZNM9GHw

News | Royal Navy Museums scraps £25m gallery plan https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/royal-navy-museums-scraps-25m-gallery-plan/

When historical figures become conversational, museums inherit continuing responsibilities for accuracy, interpretation and oversight. Adrian Broadway, founder of Ailias explains why ethical AI representation requires stewardship long after an exhibition opens to visitors: https://loom.ly/9cEwviw

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Glasshaus Displays. Glasshaus produces premium quality conservation grade display cases. All of which are designed, developed and manufactured in-house at their UK facility. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/RNB9UI4

Save with Exhibitor Offer and book your stand at Museums + Heritage Show 2027 before 30th September. Visit our website today to find out more: https://show.museumsandheritage.com/ Museums + Heritage Show will return to Olympia, London on 12-13 May 2027. #MandHShow

News | New chief executive at the British Library 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/new-chief-executive-at-the-british-library/

News | Blackpool’s Showtown museum renames street after Sir Ken Dodd https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/blackpools-showtown-museum-renames-street-after-sir-ken-dodd/

News | New chair at Thackray Museum of Medicine 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/new-chair-at-thackray-museum-of-medicine/

News | Manchester’s Portico Library secures £6.4m for project to reopen century-old floors https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/manchesters-portico-library-secures-6-4m-for-project-to-reopen-century-old-floors/

News | First look inside Natural History Museum gallery reopening after 80 years https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/first-look-inside-natural-history-museum-gallery-reopening-after-80-years/

"We were hopeful as it’s an amazing project but never expected to win. I know everyone says that, but we were up against some big projects ... It allows us to have conversations with funders and say ‘this is award-winning’." Read the full story: https://loom.ly/j8Ok-b0

News | Europol report warns more violent museum thefts may point to illicit networks using 'criminals-for-hire' https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/europol-violent-museum-thefts-may-point-to-new-criminal-networks/

JOB POST ALERT Role: Stonehenge Volunteer Manager, @englishheritage.bsky.social Find out more: https://loom.ly/I6H26vY

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Aetopia. Aetopia helps museums, archives, libraries, galleries and heritage organisation manage, control and redact sensitive and valuable digital content. Find out more here: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/aetopia/

News | Paisley Museum sets new reopening date for 2027 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/paisley-museum-sets-new-reopening-date-for-2027/

News | Modernist Wimbledon home added to National Trust portfolio. Parkside in Wimbledon, designed by architects Richard and Su Rogers, will open to the public this weekend. 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/modernist-wimbledon-home-added-to-national-trust-portfolio/

How can a museum visit stay with families long after they leave? Learn how CAP.CO is using adventure play to help children build confidence, curiosity and a deeper connection to museum stories. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/YrFMCnc

News | National Lottery Heritage Fund sets out its 2026-29 delivery plan, pledging over £1.4bn including £20m for young people and £130m for at-risk heritage. 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/national-lottery-heritage-fund-sets-out-1-4bn-three-year-plan/

Take a first look at some of the fantastic exhibitors already confirmed for the Museums + Heritage Show 2027. 🔔 This is the final month to secure your stand at our early-bird rates. Explore next year’s floor plan to see the full exhibitor list and book your space today: https://loom.ly/ytly30E

‘Set-jetting’ trend drives young visitor boost at at @nationaltrust.org.uk 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/set-jetting-trend-drives-young-visitor-boost-at-at-national-trust/

Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, System Simulation – specialist collections management and digital asset systems for museums, archives and heritage institutions. 🔗 Find out more here: https://loom.ly/YUMJjEM

News | Taskmaster's upcoming contestants improvise museum tours at London Museum of Water & Steam 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/taskmaster-contestants-turn-tour-guides-at-london-museum-of-water-steam/

“It was such an honour to win the award [...] , it’s a massive team effort, and this really justified the years of hard work” Steve Burgess, Head of Exhibitions at The National Archives, shares the story behind the winning show at M+H Awards 2026. 🔗 Read it here: https://loom.ly/khOtm5o