Features

The finds liaison officers

John Holt unearths what goes into keeping track of archaeological objects found by members of the public 

Museum of…

The newly refurbished Sandwich Guildhall Museum reveals the story of the ancient town with its very own Magna Carta, writes Louise Gray

Trendswatch – live streaming

For a relatively modest outlay, museums can now widen their audience reach and ensure visitors no longer have to fear missing out on events, says Laura Rutkowski

Profile: The long view

Juan Ignacio Vidarte tells Eleanor Mills why the Guggenheim Bilbao has much to celebrate in its 20th year

International opening: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin

Simon Stephens talks to director Sean Rainbird about the redevelopment of one of Europe’s earliest public art museums

Gotta have faith

Deborah Mulhearn delves into the various ways that museums are interpreting different religions and the objects associated with them

Trendswatch: Selfie mania

Laura Rutkowski takes a snapshot of the history of the self-portrait, and how it is being used (and abused) in museums now

Joined-up thinking

Jonathan Knott finds out how museums are developing membership schemes designed to engage with people more deeply

Museum of…

The DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Nottinghamshire

Profile

Eleanor Mills talks to Sonia Solicari, the director of the Geffrye Museum of the Home, about how sweet her new home really is

Best in Show

Journeyman’s pattern book belonging to silk weaver, Samuel Wilson, 1811-c.1827 - Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury, Suffolk

International opening

Oliver Krug talks to artistic director Benjamin Weil about how this striking building fits in with the cityscape