Deborah Mulhearn
Deborah Mulhearn
freelance journalist
Welcoming autistic visitors
Deborah Mulhearn hears how some museums are working to make their venues less intimidating places for people with autism to visit
Portrait of the artist
Museums and galleries in Wales are part of this year’s country-wide celebration of the centenary of the birth of poet Dylan Thomas. Deborah Mulhearn reports
Knowledge bank
The Monument Fellowship scheme is making sure that the knowledge and expertise of retired museum professionals is not lost. Deborah Mulhearn interviews some of those involved
Facing extinction
The increasing number of specialist curators losing their jobs is leaving orphaned collections that have no one to care for them. Deborah Mulhearn reports
The leavers
Deborah Mulhearn talks to those who have turned their back on the sector and forged new careers away from museums and galleries
Safety first
Although dealing with vulnerable people in museums can be tricky, there is lots that can be done to make it work, as Deborah Mulhearn finds out
Save our ships
Despite some notable success stories, many projects to preserve historic vessels are struggling to keep their heads above water. Deborah Mulhearn finds out why
Great expectations
Many museums are hoping to banish hard times by attracting visitors to events celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth. By Deborah Mulhearn
Text messages
Manuscripts can be revealing and thought-provoking objects but they are not easy to display or interpret. Deborah Mulhearn looks at some solutions
On top of the world
Being part of a World Heritage Site can help museums attract visitors and form new partnerships, writes Deborah Mulhearn