In practice
Trendswatch | Virtual couriering
During lockdown, many museums turned to video technology for loans and returns – and there are good reasons for virtual couriering to continue
Guide | Climate justice glossary
Essential phrases and words used in discussing the climate and ecological emergency
Case study | Sustainable retail
Manchester Museum’s shop is moving away from single-use plastics to focus on locally sourced products that better represent the museum’s values
Share how your museum is working with youth panels
We're looking for case studies on developing and sustaining meaningful engagement with young people
Trendswatch | Content warnings
Museums must tread a fine line between being effective and inclusive, and heavy-handed and didactic
Guide | Using play in interpretation
Play is often overlooked when planning interpretation, but it makes exhibitions more appealing
Focus | Designing exhibitions for longevity not posterity
A lot can be done to reduce the impact of exhibitions on the environment
Case study | The value of volunteers
Creating engaging projects that support mental health and add value to communities
Trendswatch | Photogrammetry and conservation
What role do 3D digital models play when it comes to conservation and preservation?
Focus | The climate crisis and conservation
The climate crisis is making it difficult to keep collections safe, given the costs of cooling and dehumidifying, says Jonathan Knott
