Features
In the hot seat | Dealing with a PR crisis
In a world of fast-paced news, it is increasingly easy to attract the wrong sort of media attention. But with a crisis management plan in place to support staff and offset bad publicity you can ride out any storm, says Caroline Parry
Ship shape | Preserving our seafaring heritage
Maritime vessels are expensive to maintain and difficult to fund, but there are still lots of success stories, finds Chris Mugan
Museums Change Lives | 2023 Winners
Meet the latest winners of the MA's awards recognising social impact in museums
Bringing the ancient past closer than ever
Eleanor Mills delves into ancient human history and examines how museums that interpret such long-gone cultures are using innovative techniques to capture the imagination of their audiences
Best in show | Plaster, 1993, by Elisabeth Frink
This artwork, on display at Dorset Museum in Dorchester, shows the sculptor's fascination with animals in their wild state
Museum of… The Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne, Wales
Nandni Sharma finds out about the lives of Victorian judges in a hands-on museum experience
Heart and soul | United States International African American Museum, Charleston
Rebecca Swirsky learns how a new museum in South Carolina is honouring African Americans
Winds of change are blowing for open-air museums
The UK’s open-air museums are evolving to attract new visitors and funding. But rising overheads and finding suitable staff are growing challenges. By Simon Stephens
Is museum culture putting workers under too much pressure?
Many staff working in museums and galleries are struggling to cope with challenging workloads, budget cuts, poor pay and much more. Maggie Gray speaks to those trying to support wellbeing across the sector
