In this episode we debate the future of museums with Dr Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A Museum, Diane Lees, director general of the Imperial War Museum and Mark Urban, diplomatic editor at BBC Newsnight. Together they explore why this topic is crucial to culture and society, describe what changes have been made to ensure that the history and knowledge within museums remains accessible to the public, and explore what can be done to ensure their future safety.

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