Energy Bills Discount Scheme

From today (26 April), non-domestic customers that operate in energy and trade intensive industries (ETII) will be able to apply for additional support through the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme …

Coronation resources

Ahead of the Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort on 6 May, DCMS is working closely with Buckingham Palace to help create a sense of occasion, inclusion and excit…

Dogs in museums

When it comes to allowing dogs in museums, it can be tricky to get the balance right between being welcoming to four-legged visitors and potential disruption that small animals will bring. T…

Exhibition loans from Ben Uri

Ben Uri’s unique and diverse collection is made up of some 900 works by 390 artists – of whom 70% are immigrant and 29% are women – originating from 45 different countries of birth. …

Google Analytics is changing, are you ready?

James Akers from The Digital Culture Network explains the upcoming changes to Google Analytics and how to prepare for the switchover. If you want to understand how users fou…

Nominations open for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2023

Is your museum or gallery brilliant for families? Kids in Museums is inviting museums, galleries, archives and heritage sites to apply for the Family Friendly Museum Award 2023.…

New book on planning exhibitions by AIM trustee

New step-by-step guide to planning exhibitions ‘Displaying Organisation’ out now! The first in the new Museum and Galleries Essentials series from Facet Publish…

Pioneering Portrait photographer Dorothy Wilding celebrated in new exhibition

The life and career of pioneering photographer, Dorothy Wilding (1893 – 1976), who took the iconic portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II featured on UK stamps, is being celebrated in an exciti…

Museum Profile – Penmaenmawr Museum

Behind the façade of a former post office in the coastal town of Penmaenmawr in North Wales, is an independent museum bustling with volunteers and community activities. Pen…

Research into admissions pricing policy

New research and guidance on setting museum admission prices Please scroll down to read this information in Welsh and for the link to the research findings in Welsh.  In p…

We are not all the same

Accessible and equitable recruitment practices Curating for Change, the ground-breaking work placement programme for D/deaf and disabled curators in museums, is calling for the her…

Lisa looks ahead

AIM Director Lisa Ollerhead looks ahead to the potential challenges facing AIM members in 2023 and highlights the key areas where AIM is here to help.  As we look ahead, th…