Museums + Heritage
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Organisers of sector events, Museums + Heritage Show and Awards, and publishers of Museums + Heritage Advisor. Known simply as M+H, we are at the centre of connecting the world of museums, galleries and heritage attractions
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The Museums + Heritage Awards 2026 are now open for entries! ✨
This is your opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation and brilliance that make our sector so inspiring.
Entries close 30 January 2026. 🗓️
Find out more + enter: awards.museumsandheritage.com/categories/
This is your opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation and brilliance that make our sector so inspiring.
Entries close 30 January 2026. 🗓️
Find out more + enter: awards.museumsandheritage.com/categories/
Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Cowshed Projects.
Cowshed Projects offers bespoke project management for both the user and supplier within permanent exhibition, experience and leisure fit out sector.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/cowshed-projects/
Cowshed Projects offers bespoke project management for both the user and supplier within permanent exhibition, experience and leisure fit out sector.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/cowshed-projects/
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Cowshed Projects.
Cowshed Projects offers bespoke project management for both the user and supplier within permanent exhibition, experience and leisure fit out sector.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/cowshed-projects/
Cowshed Projects offers bespoke project management for both the user and supplier within permanent exhibition, experience and leisure fit out sector.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/cowshed-projects/
"Museums are often asked to justify themselves in economic terms. Visitor numbers. Regeneration impact. Tourism spend. Those things matter, but they are not the whole story" writes Sara Wajid, co-CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust
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February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
"Museums are often asked to justify themselves in economic terms. Visitor numbers. Regeneration impact. Tourism spend. Those things matter, but they are not the whole story" writes Sara Wajid, co-CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust
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🔗https://loom.ly/0yreO_k
News | English Heritage installs benches with chat sliders for parents 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/english-heritage-installs-benches-with-chat-sliders-for-parents/
February 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
News | English Heritage installs benches with chat sliders for parents 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/english-heritage-installs-benches-with-chat-sliders-for-parents/
Did you meet Rembrandt? ATS explains how a portrait from Buckland Abbey toured properties with curators, actor voicing Rembrandt, and slow-looking guidance in dark room
https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/meeting-rembrandt-a-multi-layered-audio-experience/
https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/meeting-rembrandt-a-multi-layered-audio-experience/
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Did you meet Rembrandt? ATS explains how a portrait from Buckland Abbey toured properties with curators, actor voicing Rembrandt, and slow-looking guidance in dark room
https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/meeting-rembrandt-a-multi-layered-audio-experience/
https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/meeting-rembrandt-a-multi-layered-audio-experience/
News | "Innovative and somewhat unusual": Shropshire council offers naming rights for local museum’s galleries 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/shropshire-council-offers-naming-rights-for-local-museums-galleries/
Shropshire council offers naming rights for local museum’s galleries
Naming rights for local authority museum’s rooms, galleries and exhibitions put to local businesses
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February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
News | "Innovative and somewhat unusual": Shropshire council offers naming rights for local museum’s galleries 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/shropshire-council-offers-naming-rights-for-local-museums-galleries/
News | 45,000 public donations help @britishmuseum.bsky.social secure heart pendant 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/45000-public-donations-help-british-museum-secure-heart-pendant/
45,000 public donations help British Museum secure heart pendant
£3.5m raised for gold pedant, with more than 10% from public donations
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February 10, 2026 at 11:19 AM
News | 45,000 public donations help @britishmuseum.bsky.social secure heart pendant 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/45000-public-donations-help-british-museum-secure-heart-pendant/
News | Louvre says crown damaged during heist can be fully restored 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/louvre-says-crown-damaged-during-heist-can-be-fully-restored/
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
News | Louvre says crown damaged during heist can be fully restored 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/louvre-says-crown-damaged-during-heist-can-be-fully-restored/
News | English Heritage appoints new chair 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/english-heritage-appoints-new-chair/
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
News | English Heritage appoints new chair 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/english-heritage-appoints-new-chair/
News | Scaffolding to reveal HMS Victory areas unseen for 260 years https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/scaffolding-to-reveal-hms-victory-areas-unseen-for-260-years/
February 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
News | Scaffolding to reveal HMS Victory areas unseen for 260 years https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/scaffolding-to-reveal-hms-victory-areas-unseen-for-260-years/
News | Rawr deal: Natural History Museum's Dippy to extend stay in Coventry 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/nations-favourite-dinosaur-dippy-extends-coventry-residency/
February 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
News | Rawr deal: Natural History Museum's Dippy to extend stay in Coventry 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/nations-favourite-dinosaur-dippy-extends-coventry-residency/
News | UK gallery sought for £635,000 Anne Damer dog sculpture https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/uk-gallery-sought-for-635000-anne-damer-dog-sculpture/
UK gallery sought for £635,000 Anne Damer dog sculpture
DCMS defers export licence until April, giving institutions time to raise the capital for the pioneering sculptor's terracotta work.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
News | UK gallery sought for £635,000 Anne Damer dog sculpture https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/uk-gallery-sought-for-635000-anne-damer-dog-sculpture/
Can you believe there are just a few hours left until the Museums + Heritage Awards deadline? 🏆
We know a lot of you will be working on your entries until the final minute so we hope you have lots of tea prepared and some motivational snacks 🍫
Good luck!
https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
We know a lot of you will be working on your entries until the final minute so we hope you have lots of tea prepared and some motivational snacks 🍫
Good luck!
https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Can you believe there are just a few hours left until the Museums + Heritage Awards deadline? 🏆
We know a lot of you will be working on your entries until the final minute so we hope you have lots of tea prepared and some motivational snacks 🍫
Good luck!
https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
We know a lot of you will be working on your entries until the final minute so we hope you have lots of tea prepared and some motivational snacks 🍫
Good luck!
https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
News | Manchester Museum appoints first head of learning and participation 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/manchester-museum-appoints-first-head-of-learning-and-participation/
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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January 30, 2026 at 12:29 PM
News | Manchester Museum appoints first head of learning and participation 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/manchester-museum-appoints-first-head-of-learning-and-participation/
It's not too late! The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries at midnight TODAY ⏰
Enter today and be in with a chance of winning! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Enter today and be in with a chance of winning! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
January 30, 2026 at 9:40 AM
It's not too late! The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries at midnight TODAY ⏰
Enter today and be in with a chance of winning! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Enter today and be in with a chance of winning! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Just in case you hadn't heard... the Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries TOMORROW 🚨
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on all your hard work.
To get started on your entry, head here: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on all your hard work.
To get started on your entry, head here: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
January 29, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Just in case you hadn't heard... the Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries TOMORROW 🚨
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on all your hard work.
To get started on your entry, head here: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on all your hard work.
To get started on your entry, head here: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Quick! The entry deadline for the Museums + Heritage Awards is tomorrow 🏆
Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate all your hard work at these prestigious awards.
Enter now and keep editing right up until the midnight deadline on 30th Jan.
Good luck! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate all your hard work at these prestigious awards.
Enter now and keep editing right up until the midnight deadline on 30th Jan.
Good luck! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Quick! The entry deadline for the Museums + Heritage Awards is tomorrow 🏆
Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate all your hard work at these prestigious awards.
Enter now and keep editing right up until the midnight deadline on 30th Jan.
Good luck! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate all your hard work at these prestigious awards.
Enter now and keep editing right up until the midnight deadline on 30th Jan.
Good luck! https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
Last chance! 🏆
The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries this Friday, 30 Jan.
All you need is half an hour, a handful of good photos and a passion for sharing the good work you've done in the sector!
Enter today and be in with the chance of winning ✨
mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries this Friday, 30 Jan.
All you need is half an hour, a handful of good photos and a passion for sharing the good work you've done in the sector!
Enter today and be in with the chance of winning ✨
mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Last chance! 🏆
The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries this Friday, 30 Jan.
All you need is half an hour, a handful of good photos and a passion for sharing the good work you've done in the sector!
Enter today and be in with the chance of winning ✨
mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
The Museums + Heritage Awards close for entries this Friday, 30 Jan.
All you need is half an hour, a handful of good photos and a passion for sharing the good work you've done in the sector!
Enter today and be in with the chance of winning ✨
mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
News | @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social acquires 17th century Oliver Cromwell watch 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/cromwell-museum-acquires-17th-century-oliver-cromwell-watch/
January 28, 2026 at 1:42 PM
News | @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social acquires 17th century Oliver Cromwell watch 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/cromwell-museum-acquires-17th-century-oliver-cromwell-watch/
News | Edinburgh university completes what is believed to be the first international repatriation to US mainland 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/edinburgh-completes-first-international-repatriation-to-us-mainland/
Edinburgh completes first international repatriation to US mainland
University returns six Muscogee Nation skulls after 150 years in what is believed to be first such repatriation to mainland United States.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
News | Edinburgh university completes what is believed to be the first international repatriation to US mainland 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/edinburgh-completes-first-international-repatriation-to-us-mainland/
The Museums + Heritage Awards deadline is this Friday 🕐
If you need one more reason to enter, we recently spoke with last year's Shop of the Year winner @theddaystory.bsky.social!
Enter by 30 Jan: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
If you need one more reason to enter, we recently spoke with last year's Shop of the Year winner @theddaystory.bsky.social!
Enter by 30 Jan: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
January 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The Museums + Heritage Awards deadline is this Friday 🕐
If you need one more reason to enter, we recently spoke with last year's Shop of the Year winner @theddaystory.bsky.social!
Enter by 30 Jan: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
If you need one more reason to enter, we recently spoke with last year's Shop of the Year winner @theddaystory.bsky.social!
Enter by 30 Jan: https://mandhawards.awardsplatform.com/
“I come across people all the time, they’re doing brilliant, amazing things and sometimes they just need a bit of a nudge.” 🔗 https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/the-hidden-benefits-of-entering-mh-awards-according-to-winners/
The hidden benefits of entering M+H Awards, according to winners
With the Friday deadline approaching, past winners reflect on how documenting their work proved valuable regardless of outcome
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January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
“I come across people all the time, they’re doing brilliant, amazing things and sometimes they just need a bit of a nudge.” 🔗 https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/the-hidden-benefits-of-entering-mh-awards-according-to-winners/
Don't forget - It's the very last week to enter the Museums + Heritage Awards! 🚨
The Awards close for entries at midnight this Friday 30 Jan. A huge thank you to everyone who has entered so far and has entries in progress. 🎉
Become an award winner. Submit your entry: mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
The Awards close for entries at midnight this Friday 30 Jan. A huge thank you to everyone who has entered so far and has entries in progress. 🎉
Become an award winner. Submit your entry: mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Don't forget - It's the very last week to enter the Museums + Heritage Awards! 🚨
The Awards close for entries at midnight this Friday 30 Jan. A huge thank you to everyone who has entered so far and has entries in progress. 🎉
Become an award winner. Submit your entry: mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
The Awards close for entries at midnight this Friday 30 Jan. A huge thank you to everyone who has entered so far and has entries in progress. 🎉
Become an award winner. Submit your entry: mandhawards.awardsplatform.com
Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Dellner Glass Solutions.
Dellner Glass develop, manufacture, build and install museum showcases that will engage, educate and inspire your visitors.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/dellner-glass-solutions/
Dellner Glass develop, manufacture, build and install museum showcases that will engage, educate and inspire your visitors.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/dellner-glass-solutions/
January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Don't miss this week's specialist supplier, Dellner Glass Solutions.
Dellner Glass develop, manufacture, build and install museum showcases that will engage, educate and inspire your visitors.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/dellner-glass-solutions/
Dellner Glass develop, manufacture, build and install museum showcases that will engage, educate and inspire your visitors.
Find out more: https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/directory/dellner-glass-solutions/
News | Stoke-on-Trent becomes first UK city to declare ‘heritage emergency’ https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/stoke-on-trent-becomes-first-uk-city-to-declare-heritage-emergency/
Stoke-on-Trent becomes first UK city to declare ‘heritage emergency’
City calls for £325m investment over ten years, warning some historic assets will be lost entirely despite regeneration efforts.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:50 AM
News | Stoke-on-Trent becomes first UK city to declare ‘heritage emergency’ https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/stoke-on-trent-becomes-first-uk-city-to-declare-heritage-emergency/
News | £50m investment confirmed for Ulster Folk Museum transformation 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/50m-investment-confirmed-for-ulster-folk-museum-transformation/
£50m investment confirmed for Ulster Folk Museum transformation
Communities Minister announces funding for Reawakening project combining £40m government support with £10m National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
News | £50m investment confirmed for Ulster Folk Museum transformation 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/50m-investment-confirmed-for-ulster-folk-museum-transformation/