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Best in Show
Genesis, in the Hamilton Bible, c.1350-60, illuminated by Cristoforo OriminaCourtauld Gallery, London
All the world’s a stage…
The work of William Shakespeare has resonated through centuries. Deborah Mulhearn finds out what museums and galleries are doing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death
Great expectations
New director Cindy Sughrue tells Eleanor Mills that she has high hopes for the future of London’s Dickens Museum
International opening: Messner Mountain Museums
Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner tells Eleanor Mills why he has dedicated six museums to mountaineering, following the opening of the newest one in Corones
The art handlers
Behind every exhibition are the people responsible for making it happen. John Holt talks to some of the unsung heroes of the art world
Spreading the word
Jennifer Scott, the director of the Holburne Museum in Bath, explains her vision for changing people’s lives through art
Scientific endeavour
Museums and galleries are making great strides in bringing art and science closer together, breaking boundaries with engaging exhibitions and learning programmes