Features
Bridge building
Abigail Morris, the chief executive of the Jewish Museum in London, talks to Eleanor Mills about Brexit, blood and boosting numbers. Photography by Phil Sayer
On the ball
Museums dedicated to sport are punching above their weight – and drawing in diverse new audiences. Jonathan Knott discovers how
Upstairs downstairs
With red ropes and reverence consigned to the past, historic houses are seeking creative ways to tell the fascinating personal stories behind their grand facades, writes Deborah Mulhearn
Trendswatch: get real
Virtual reality technology is making museum visits a thrilling experience, says Jonathan Knott
International opening: Estonian National Museum
Alice Durrans talks to director Tõnis Lukas about a venue that showcases the country’s history, including its struggle for freedom from the Soviet Union
Making waves
From bracing promenades to fading funfairs, the British seafront has endured popularity peaks and troughs, but now a growing number of museums are regenerating towns by capitalising on their seaside heritage. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Down to a fine art
Commissioning new art has been part and parcel of the museum and gallery sector for years. Gareth Harris discovers what makes for a successful scheme
King of the castle
The chief executive of York Museums Trust, Reyahn King, talks to Eleanor Mills about her ambitious plans. Photography by Phil Sayer
Adapt or die
Museums with natural history collections have been struggling to deal with the loss of curators with specialist scientific knowledge combined with the wider funding problems facing the sector. But life finds a way: by evolving strategies to cope with changing conditions, museums are forming partnerships with other organisations in order to engage the public. Jonathan Knott ventures deep into the undergrowth in search of a new breed of museum