Museum of… Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, Bath
Eleanor Mills finds the author’s infamous literary creation is vividly brought to life in a monster museum packed with scares
Features
Spain | Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear, Cáceres
Eleanor Mills talks to the pioneering collector immortalised in a gallery of artworks she has donated
We can be heroes
This year’s Museums Change Lives Awards paid tribute to the institutions and individuals that have made a truly heroic impact in their communities. John Holt talks to the winners
Hidden truths
Photographer and activist Red Saunders tells Simon Stephens the vision behind his Hidden Project, which shines a light on historic struggles for social justice
Let’s hear it for oral history
Rob Perks celebrates the pioneering work in oral history that has transformed the way museums engage with audiences
Heard but not seen
Carrying out oral history projects during the pandemic has been challenging but rewarding. Deborah Mulhearn reports
Museum of… The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, Exeter
Lynsey Ford sees how three centuries of the moving image are brought to life in a remarkably extensive collection
Best in show | Red silk dress, 1770s
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle, Cumbria
Micro matters
Fiona Candlin reflects on her campervan journey around some of the UK’s smaller heritage museums as part of the Mapping Museums project
Building the future
Leading voices from across the globe share their insights and experiences of their efforts to advance the world’s understanding and knowledge of Black history
Waiting for myself to appear
Artist and playwright Michael McMillan discusses how decolonising museums and the education system can help ensure that Black history is no longer overlooked
You’ve got to get your history right
Tehmina Goskar traces the roots behind years of misrepresentation of social and cultural history in museums and argues change can only come from within