Tag: Schools
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Museums and their communities: Why partnerships matter
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At a time when funding pressures and changing visitor patterns are dominating conversations in the sector, museums that make meaningful, reciprocal relationships with local community groups are showing both resilience and added value. Recent sector reporting shows that museums with active community programmes are not only retaining public relevance but…
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Collaboration for survival: How museums can compete (together) for attention and visitors
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Across the UK, museums are facing increasingly testing times. Financial pressures are more acute, audiences are changing their habits and local authorities that once underpinned cultural services are withdrawing support. A recent survey by the Museums Association found that three-in-five small museums fear closure because of declining revenue. For many…
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The Enduring Value of Museum Field Trips to Schoolchildren
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In an era where digital learning platforms and virtual experiences are increasingly common in classrooms (and the home), the traditional school trip to museums remains an irreplaceable educational opportunity. These excursions create memorable learning experiences that extend far beyond textbooks and online resources, offering students unique opportunities to engage with…