The strike across the east London museums will occur on 11 and 12 August as Prospect union pledges to step up industrial action across the heritage sector this summer

The walking trail celebrates the 250th anniversary of the artists birth—although the exact date of his birthday remains something of a mystery

Midshipman Charles Hare's account of his escape from a French prison, alongside the outfit he fled in, can be seen from today at the National Maritime Museum

Tea clipper's original figurehead has been replaced with a carving based on the recently rediscovered original drawings

Museums Association says government refusal to renew academic Aminul Hoque’s term is “worrying”, and the chair of trustees has resigned over the decision

Exhibitions and events at museums and galleries worldwide proves we are still looney for the Moon 50 years after setting foot on it