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Street view

Graffiti has existed since ancient times but it is only recently that is has entered the mainstream. Rebecca Atkinson reports on its role in museums

International opening: Historic Dockyard Museum, Stanley, Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are best known for the 1982 conflict with Argentina but a new museum shows there is much more to the country. By Simon Stephens

Trendswatch: Work in progress

Geraldine Kendall on how museums are bucking the traditional exhibition format to create shows that evolve over time

International opening: Musée d’ethnographie de Genève, Switzerland

Geneva's ethnographic museum now has more space for exhibitions and events. By Geraldine Kendall

Best in show

Model of architectural design by Sir Denys Lasdun, Royal College of Physicians, London

Trendswatch: Movie magic

Geraldine Kendall on how a growing number of museums are staging temporary exhibitions to tie in with major film releases

Great expectations

Simon Wallis wants to ensure that the Hepworth Wakefield reaches as many audiences as possible. By Simon Stephens

The trustees

The work of trustees – those friends in high places charged with ensuring everything is above board in charitable institutions – has assumed a new importance in recent years as a greater emphasis is placed on museums being run more effectively and efficiently. “The word on the street used to be ‘management’ but, in the …

The Museum of… Wheal Martyn

This Scheduled Ancient Monument on the St Austell river celebrates the history and legacy of Cornwall's china clay industry. By Louise Gray

Escape to the country

At one time, rural life museums were accused of being too introspective, but many are finding innovative ways to tackle contemporary issues, says Geraldine Kendall

Purchasing power

Caroline Douglas tells Simon Stephens how she is building on the Contemporary Art Society’s century-long experience of buying art for museums and galleries

The numbers game

Despite being a key subject in schools, maths has been a bit neglected in museums. But this is changing, as Rebecca Atkinson reports