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International opening | University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

This venue combines scientific research with hi-tech exhibits

Museum of… The Devil’s Porridge Museum, Dumfries and Galloway

John Holt discovers the vital munitions role HM Factory Gretna and its female workers played during the first world war

Best in show

Raleigh Vektar, 1985, Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery, Basingstoke

Kicking the habitat

The world’s leading scientists are warning that urgent action is needed to address biodiversity loss. Miles Rowland finds out how museums are helping to address this crisis

Best in show | Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly

Natural History Museum, Tring

Migration stories

Patrick Kelly on how museums and galleries are acknowledging the huge impact of migration

Making waves

Eleanor Mills talks to Dominic Tweddle, the director-general of the National Museum of the Royal Navy

International opening | Bauhaus Museum, Weimar

Rebecca Swirsky explores the centrepiece of the iconic German art and design school’s centenary celebrations 

Trendswatch | Baby boom

Catherine Kennedy learns that by starting visitors young, museums are establishing lifelong connections

Museum of… The Cromwell Museum, Cambridgeshire

Miles Rowland visits the former lord protector’s grammar school

Best in show | Rain on Princes Street, 1913, by Stanley Cursiter

The McManus, Dundee

Trendswatch | All eyes on icons

As numerous star objects tour UK museums, Catherine Kennedy examines the effect they have had on the host venues and their local communities