Hull gallery more than tripled visitor numbers during UK City of Culture year after “Herculean” renovation

Being part of the Museum of the Year brings kudos and a big PR boost, but some finalists have still found the financial going tough

After a bumpy start, the extension to the Tate’s westernmost outpost has been welcomed and is now enabling the gallery to reach its full potential

The newly opened museum takes visitors on a journey underground and reflects major shifts in the nature of human connection

The library shows that grassroots museums can take a gutsy stand and contribute to global debates

All museums and galleries do important work—so what makes a truly visionary organisation?

A historic motor-racing circuit, Concorde and 4D experiences combine to provide a day out of old-school charm with contemporary quirks

Sarah Crompton, a former Museum of the Year judge, recalls her voyage of discovery across the UK