The butterfly effect | Butterflies Through Time, Cambridge Museum of Zoology
This exhibition shows the impact of environmental change on these amazing creatures
Conservation
Trendswatch | Photogrammetry and conservation
What role do 3D digital models play when it comes to conservation and preservation?
Focus | The climate crisis and conservation
The climate crisis is making it difficult to keep collections safe, given the costs of cooling and dehumidifying, says Jonathan Knott
Focus | The changing face of conservation
Off-site working and furloughing as a result of Covid have had a major impact on conservation work
Focus | Ethics and conservation practice
Conservators are increasingly engaging with the political dimensions of their work
Case study | Laser quest
The National Trust is developing new methods for cleaning decorative surfaces with a low-energy laser
The guide | Live conservation
Miranda Brain and Myles Mears on a revealing project to conserve a historic painting in full public view
Concern over EU plan to require new permits for the handling of lead
Initiative would make lead a substance subject to special authorisation
Restoring Robert Scott Lauder’s Christ Teacheth Humility
Despite the pandemic, this large-scale restoration project drew on digital exposure to engage audiences
Plans for newly discovered ‘sea dragon’ fossil to be displayed in Rutland
UK's largest ever ichthyosaur specimen was unearthed in the county last year
Share your conservation case studies
Museums Journal is looking for examples of good practice and innovative work
Trendswatch | Tackling insect infestations
Deborah Mulhearn finds
out what the newest extermination innovations are