Deborah Mulhearn
Deborah Mulhearn
freelance journalist
Gotta have faith
Deborah Mulhearn delves into the various ways that museums are interpreting different religions and the objects associated with them
Civic centres
Deborah Mulhearn explores how Victorian-built museums are being reinvigorated for the 21st century
Canada turns 150
Museums and galleries across Canada are holding a vast array of exhibitions and events to mark 1 July, the day of confederation 150 years ago
Pride and prejudice
Museums are coming out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Sexual Offences Act
Upstairs downstairs
With red ropes and reverence consigned to the past, historic houses are seeking creative ways to tell the fascinating personal stories behind their grand facades, writes Deborah Mulhearn
All the world’s a stage…
The work of William Shakespeare has resonated through centuries. Deborah Mulhearn finds out what museums and galleries are doing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death
Scientific endeavour
Museums and galleries are making great strides in bringing art and science closer together, breaking boundaries with engaging exhibitions and learning programmes
Class struggles
Changes to the national curriculum have created new challenges for museums in their attempts to attract school visits. Deborah Mulhearn reports