This past year has been difficult for museums. Between lockdowns and layoffs, the way that the public consumes art and history has been forced to work around travel restrictions and safety regulations. Museums have tried their best to keep up with the times without public footfall for an indefinite amount…

We are currently living through a historic event that has caused feelings of anxiety, stress and sadness, and loneliness. …

It was not a lot of time ago that I have experienced why visitors’ behaviours are so important for museums. …

Imagine you are strolling in a museum. At the corner of a gallery, there is a table with some objects. Two friendly volunteers (says on their lanyards) greet you with a big smile and invite you to touch those objects — when we could before the pandemic. This wooden stick…

March 2021 will be the 10th year that Women’s History Month has been officially recognised in the UK. Corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women to history, culture and society. As with other declared observances or heritage months…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual volunteering has experienced a rapid growth in popularity on a global scale. Many museums have begun extending their networks by creating new digital roles that have allowed volunteers to give their support from the safety of their own homes. …

“This, it’s got to be queer, just look at it.” Sometimes you only have to look at an object to get a feeling that there’s an LGBTQ story just waiting to be uncovered. You gaze at the object longingly, hoping for the story to jump out at you. You examine…

You are born an artist, as Pablo Picasso once said. As you get older you probably become an art appreciator, not as a critic but as a person who appreciates art and maybe visits some museums while as a tourist. Then, you may become an art enthusiast. …

Whilst studying part-time for our graduate degree in Museums and Galleries in Education at UCL, we worked for two years for UCL Culture in a voluntary capacity. Despite living in London and loving museums, neither of us had visited or even heard of the Grant Museum of Zoology, the Petrie…