Features
Go figure
From portrayals of colonisers to the lack of female memorials, the significance of statues, who they depict and what they stand for is coming under the spotlight, says Holly Black
On the right track
Railway museums are having to rethink their offer to make themselves relevant to new audiences, says Deborah Mulhearn
The dark side
Museums around the world are increasingly shining a light on the uncomfortable events and histories that have so far remained untold, says Deborah Mulhearn
Museum of… The Abingdon Collection, Omagh
Rob Picheta marvels at one man’s collecting passion in a venue filled with classic cars and military objects
Trendswatch: Don’t mind meme
Museums are discovering the benefits of this popular medium, says Jasper Hart
Breaking tradition
Lynn Scarff, the director of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, talks to Eleanor Mills about cultural change in Ireland
Art attack
With museums and galleries increasingly being used as a platform for political protest, Gareth Harris examines how artistic voices of dissent are being embraced
International opening: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden
A complete overhaul has made this venue better suited to housing its vast collection of works, while preserving its heritage, says Rebecca Swirsky