In practice
Focus | The changing face of conservation
Off-site working and furloughing as a result of Covid have had a major impact on conservation work
Focus | Ethics and conservation practice
Conservators are increasingly engaging with the political dimensions of their work
Case study | Laser quest
The National Trust is developing new methods for cleaning decorative surfaces with a low-energy laser
The guide | Live conservation
Miranda Brain and Myles Mears on a revealing project to conserve a historic painting in full public view
Sensory Journeys: creating digital storytelling sessions for children
South Shields Museum shares the aims and outcomes of this immersive digital project
Learning the ropes: redesigning the new Ropery Gallery at the Historic Dockyard Chatham
Telling the history of ropework can pose a knotty challenge
At the Sharp End: creating an exhibition on violent crime
A case study from the Royal Armouries and the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit
Using 3D models to create emotive online exhibitions
The Vindolanda Trust shares the learnings from its Digging up Memories project
Focus | Museums need you
A re-evaluation of vision and purpose is compelling museums to be creative to stay in business and engage with previously overlooked audiences
Guide | How to get your foot in the door
Tamsin Russell offers some advice on how to improve your chance of getting a job in a museum
