A restructure at the National Media Museum (NMeM) has contributed to the delay in the planned June opening of a new £4m Media Space at the Science Museum in London, which will now open on 21 September.

The two museums – both part of the Science Museum Group – have collaborated on the new project, which will provide a gallery to showcase the National Photography Collection.

According to the Museums Association, NMeM’s restructure and the departure of director Colin Philpott last April, contributed to the delay.

Media Space project director Charlotte Cotton also resigned last March.

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