national museums

The Smithsonian Institution, and its National Museum of American History in particular, has become the latest institution drawn into the Trump administration's push against museums and cultural bodies it accuses of pushing ideological narratives. The administration has pressured Smithsonian leadership over exhibitions and content, prompting debate about political interference in museums, historical accuracy, and the independence of publicly funded cultural institutions.

The National Videogame Museum in the UK has launched a nationwide survey on game preservation, aiming to gather input on how video games should be archived and protected for the future. The initiative, reported by GamesIndustry.biz, invites the public and industry to contribute views on preserving gaming history.

The National Videogame Museum in the United Kingdom has launched a nationwide survey dedicated to the conservation of video games. The initiative aims to gather information that could help preserve gaming history for future generations. It highlights growing concerns in the industry and among cultural institutions that games, as digital and fragile media, risk being lost without coordinated preservation efforts.

The UK government has abandoned a proposal to charge foreign visitors for entry to national museums. Announced in March as a way to boost cultural funding, the idea was dropped after months of consultation, with the culture ministry warning it could deter domestic visitors as well as tourists. Free entry to Britain's national collections will therefore remain in place for all visitors.

A life-size replica of the Yuan dynasty Buddha of Medicine mural is now on display at the National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing. The original mural, a celebrated example of Yuan dynasty Buddhist art, depicts the Medicine Buddha surrounded by attendant figures. The exhibition gives visitors the chance to see the work at full scale, drawing attention to the preservation and study of ancient Chinese religious murals.