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In practice Conservation

Case study | Laser quest

The National Trust is developing new methods for cleaning decorative surfaces with a low-energy laser

In practice Conservation

The guide | Live conservation

Miranda Brain and Myles Mears on a revealing project to conserve a historic painting in full public view

In practice Learning and engagement

Sensory Journeys: creating digital storytelling sessions for children

South Shields Museum shares the aims and outcomes of this immersive digital project

In practice Exhibitions

Learning the ropes: redesigning the new Ropery Gallery at the Historic Dockyard Chatham

Telling the history of ropework can pose a knotty challenge

In practice Temporary exhibition

At the Sharp End: creating an exhibition on violent crime

A case study from the Royal Armouries and the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit

In practice Digitisation

Using 3D models to create emotive online exhibitions

The Vindolanda Trust shares the learnings from its Digging up Memories project

In practice Careers guide

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

In practice Careers guide

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

In practice Careers guide

Trendswatch | Fair recruitment

Campaigning groups are helping to stamp out bad practice in recruitment

In practice Careers guide

Focus | Skills for the future

What skills will those working in the museums of tomorrow need?

In practice Careers guide

Voxpop | Tips for success

Museum workers offer their advice on how to get ahead in the sector

In practice Conservation

Restoring Robert Scott Lauder’s Christ Teacheth Humility

Despite the pandemic, this large-scale restoration project drew on digital exposure to engage audiences