Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
A leading role
Simon Stephens hears how John Roles has tackled the challenge of transforming local authority museums and galleries in Leeds
Present arms
Approaches to displaying arms and armour vary greatly, but curators working with such collections are united in the belief that the objects deserve more attention. By Simon Stephens
Independence day
Moving to trust status has not been painless, but two years on, Maggie Appleton is convinced it has been good for Luton's museums. By Simon Stephens.
Life on earth
Curators of natural science collections are hoping that the International Year of Biodiversity will raise the profile of their work with the public and museums. By Simon Stephens
Power to the people
This month's reopening of the People's History Museum is the culmination of more than 20 years' hard work by its director, Nick Mansfield. Simon Stephens meets him