Ian Blatchford news

London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions of technical careers – and inspire "tomorrow’s technicians" in the ... More

The heads of several major organisations, including The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), the Museums Association (MA) and the National Museums Directors Council (NMDC), ... More

London's Science Museum says it has now completed its "Masterplan" transformation project, started in 2010, with the opening this weekend of 3,000sq m (9,842sq ft) ... More

Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect collections after years of cutbacks, according to leading figures in ... More

A telescope that once belonged to Sir Isaac Newton, the microscope used by Robert Hooke to create the captivating drawings of insects and plants in ... More

Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, has been given a knighthood for services to cultural education. With a portfolio that ... More

A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours list. Sport Former England rugby captain and current chair of ... More

A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three oil company partnerships, with the collective arguing the sponsorships are ... More

Tate St Ives has been named the winner of this year's Art Fund Museum of the Year. The awards ceremony took place at the Victoria ... More

London’s Science Museum has paid tribute to Stephen Hawking, calling the famous scientist a “beacon of inspiration” following his death. Hawking, who died at the ... More

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial team, with Salisbury MP John Glen being handed the role ... More

The BBC is partnering with a number of UK institutions and charities to launch a year-long season of science and technology programming under the broadcaster's ... More

The sweeping air flow around a 1920s aeroplane has inspired Zaha Hadid Architects’ eye-catching new mathematics gallery for London’s Science Museum, which opens to the ... More

London’s Science Museum has launched the latest part of its museum-wide transformation, with the debut of its new £6m (US$7.3m, €6.6m) permanent exhibition – Wonderlab: ... More

New research from Google has revealed that London’s art galleries, museums and arts performances are the most searched for anywhere in the world. For international ... More

London’s Science Museum has rejected claims that it allowed oil supplier Shell – a sponsor of the institution – to influence the direction of its ... More

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will be in attendance tomorrow (25 October) for the landmark launch of the London Science Museum’s new £16m (US$26m, ... More

London's Science Museum has revealed details regarding its communications gallery Information Age, due to open in September 2014. The £15.6m space will include interactive displays ... More

London's Science Museum has been awarded £6m by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards its plans for the creation of a new gallery exploring the history ... More