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The Museum of… Our pick of the UK’s specialist collections
Its location makes the Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum an archaeological hotspot, says Louise Gray
Digging it
The growing public interest in archaeology is an excellent opportunity for museums to engage new audiences, writes Rebecca Atkinson
Going underground
Not so long ago the National Mining Museum Scotland was limping along from crisis to crisis, but its new director Rowan Brown is looking to the future with confidence. Simon Stephens finds out why
On your marks
The Cultural Olympiad was a slow starter for many museums and galleries, but the projects are now gathering pace, as Varya Shaw reports
Remote working
Presenting contemporary art in rural areas is challenging but can lead to innovative work and strong connections with audiences, writes Simon Stephens
The museum of… Our pick of the UK’s specialist collections
Clang, clang, clang went the trolley: there are rides for all at the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, says Louise Gray
Brave new world
Museums need to work with audiences and genuinely understand their needs if they are to communicate science effectively, writes Scott Anthony
Taking a stand
Museums have traditionally presented themselves as neutral spaces, but some are breaking out to campaign against social injustice, as Felicity Heywood finds out