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ICOM Calls for Protection of Museums and Cultural Heritage Amid Conflict in Iran, the Gulf Region and the Eastern Mediterranean - International Council of Museums A global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage

The recent escalation of armed conflict in Iran, the Gulf region and eastern Mediterranean has prompted urgent statements from both UNESCO and ICOM, underscoring the severe and growing threats to cultural heritage across the region.
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🌍 Session 1: Advancing Global Partnerships Through Museum Diplomacy
Join us in Oxford as we explore museum diplomacy, cultural partnerships, and cross-cultural collaboration.
#icomuk2026 #museumdiplomacy
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MuseumNext Museum Digital Summit 2026 This virtual conference will share inspiring projects and best practice from museums around the world. Highlighting how digital is transforming the future of museums.

💻 @museumnext.com – Registration open for the upcoming Museum Digital Summit exploring innovation and digital practice across the sector
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Rijksmuseum researchers discover new painting by Rembrandt van Rijn - Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit our site. Would you like to know more? Read our cookie policy.

🖼️ @rijksmuseum.bsky.social – Researchers identify a previously unknown work by Rembrandt van Rijn, adding to the artist’s catalogue
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Peace Museum to open year-round after £1m City of Culture boost The Peace Museum and Loading Bay will receive government investment to secure their futures after Bradford's UK City of Culture 2025 year.

🎖️ @museumsandheritage.com – @peacemuseumuk.bsky.social secures £1m City of Culture funding, enabling year-round opening
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Macron appoints new director of Louvre after crown jewel heist - Museums Association Former head says embattled institution 'lacks clear trajectory' and needs more support

💎 @museumsassociation.org – President Macron appoints a new director to lead the Louvre amid heightened scrutiny after a high-profile theft
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UAE galleries close amid Iran missile strikes Meanwhile Art Dubai fair, scheduled for April, plans to go ahead but its organisers are "monitoring the situation closely"

🌍 @theartnewspaper.bsky.social – Galleries in UAE temporarily close following regional security concerns after Iranian missile strikes
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ICOM UK 2026 Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action - ICOM UK We are pleased to announce that our annual conference, Museum Diplomacy in Action, will take place on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as cultural diplomats in an…

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🎤 Our programme is live for the 2026 “Museum Diplomacy in Action” conference
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On 16–17 April 2026, ‘Museum Diplomacy in Action’ will bring museum professionals together for international exchange. 🔬 At @hsmoxford.bsky.social , the historic setting offers a good backdrop for conversations on partnership and global connection.

#ICOMUK2026 #Museum

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💬🏛️ Museums reflect history, but who controls the narrative?
At Museum Diplomacy in Action, Mattie Reynolds will discuss museum diplomacy, repatriation, and Indigenous control over cultural stories. #MuseumDiplomacy #IndigenousArt #Repatriation
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Can’t come to Oxford?🎓✨
We’ll bring it to you.
🌎 Join the conference live online - wherever you are.
#ICOMUK2026 #webinar #museum
Book your online ticket today 🎟️
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Help shape future of Ramsgate Clock House maritime museum and cafe project at public drop-in events Two drop in sessions are being held for people to give their views council and help Thanet council to shape the future of Ramsgate’s maritime heritage. The refurbishment of the Ramsgate Clock House…

🕰️ Help shape the future of Ramsgate Clock House Maritime Museum & Café project — public drop-in events announced
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New Aquarium displays bring Voyage to the Deep to life at the Horniman - London TV The Horniman’s latest family exhibition Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures has an added attraction – six new tanks of living sea creatures. From lionfish and lobsters to fluorescent corals…

🐠London-tv - New aquarium displays bring “Voyage to the Deep” to life at the Horniman Museum
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Ukraine adopts resolution to aid evacuation of artefacts from front line The government's decision to simplify the process of removing millions of objects in high-risk zones comes as the war with Russia enters its fifth year

🌍 @theartnewspaper.bsky.social - Ukraine adopts emergency resolution for evacuation of artefacts from front-line regions
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England’s civic museums call for new £120m-a-year investment - Museums Association English Civic Museums Network sets out vision for ‘coherent, fair and sustainable support system’

💷 @museumsassociation.org - Civic museums in England call for a £120m strategic investment programme
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Heritage Interpretation: Best Practices and Insights Essential strategies and best practices for effective heritage interpretation that resonates with visitors and preserves cultural significance.

🏳️‍🌈 Association for Heritage Interpretation- new resource on LGBTQIA+ heritage interpretation and inclusive storytelling
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👩‍🎨 @museumsandheritage.com - @artukdotorg.bsky.social appoints gov.uk designer as its new Chair
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ICOM UK 2026 Annual Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action - ICOM UK 16 Apr / 17 Apr @ All Day - The UK's leading museum and heritage event comes to Oxford. Museum Diplomacy in Action takes place on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as…

📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news:

🎤 ICOM UK launches the full conference programme for “Museum Diplomacy in Action” 2026
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🌍 We’re excited that the Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social will host part of Museum Diplomacy in Action! #ICOMUK2026
📖 Its repatriation work show how museums can act as diplomats - advancing dialogue and cross-cultural relationships at the heart of our conference.
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📣 Our Conference Programme is now live!📣
Join us in Oxford on 16-17 April for 'Museum Diplomacy in Action': two days of conversation, collaboration, and cultural exchange. #ICOMUK2026 #MuseumConference
🎟️explore the programme and book your place today:
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🎉🎤 We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Laura Van Broekhoven as our second keynote speaker for our Annual Conference, 'Museum Diplomacy in Action'!
🤔💭 In her keynote, Dr Van Broekhoven will pose the question- Do we need Museum Diplomacy or Museum Solidarity?
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🤔 Museum Diplomacy — or Museum Solidarity?

🎙️ Our second keynote speaker at #ICOMUK2026 will challenge the language of “soft power” and ask whether museums should move from diplomacy to solidarity — grounded in accountability and reparative justice.

Who do you think it is?
Announcement coming soon

🌍 Join us for Museum Diplomacy in Action in Oxford (16–17 April), welcoming institutions worldwide like the British Museum, V&A, Egyptian Museum, and National Museums NI. #ICOMUK2026 #MuseumDiplomacy #MuseumProfessionals #Oxford
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Objections raised to British Museum's visitor pavilion and landscaping plans - Museums Association Conservation groups are concerned the development will cause 'unacceptable level of harm'

🏗️ @museumsassociation.org - Objections raised to British Museum visitor pavilion and landscaping proposals
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London Museum staff plan strike over pay Alistair Hardaker | Image: An aerial shot of the Smithfield site in 2023 © London Museum

✊ @museumsandheritage.com - London Museum staff plan strike action
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📊 AIM, Association of Independent Museums - New resource explores “Fragile to Flourishing” museum operating models and sector resilience
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English Heritage appoints Tony Hales CBE as its new Chair English Heritage has appointed Tony Hales CBE as Chair of its Board of Trustees.

👤 @englishheritage.bsky.social - Tony Hales CBE announced as new Chair to lead the English Heritage into its next phase
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Call for Applications: ICOM Standing Committees - ICOM UK The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that the Call for applications for the following Standing Committees is now open:  These Committees play a crucial role in…

📣 ICOM - Call for applications to join ICOM Standing Committees, offering opportunities to shape international museum practice
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ICOM UK 2026 Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action - ICOM UK We are pleased to announce that our annual conference, Museum Diplomacy in Action, will take place on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as cultural diplomats in an…

📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news :

🎟️ ICOM UK - Early bird tickets now available for the 2026 “Museum Diplomacy in Action” conference (General sales start on Monday 16th February)
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🚨🚨Early bird sales for our 2026 conference: 'Museum Diplomacy in Action' close soon - general ticket sales opening on Monday!🚨🚨
Save now and join us in at the UK’s leading museum and heritage event
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