Reviews
Book | Museum Activism, edited by Robert Janes and Richard Sandell
A great introduction to the sector’s activist role, says David Fleming
Hillsborough Castle, County Down
Political history meets royalty in this newly renovated venue, which is the Queen’s official residence in Northern Ireland. By Hannah Crowdy
Temporary exhibition | HumanKind, Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
This show attempts to put a spotlight on loneliness through the stories of six former residents. By Alexandra Woodall
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, Cumbria
The rich history of the lake and its boats is told in a beautiful setting, but this new venue needs to do more to attract visitors, says Oliver Green
Catalogue | Two Lives in Colour: Fred Dubery & Joanne Brogden
Ian Collins explains how his visual narrative of the married couple – a painter and a sculptor – finally came to fruition
Temporary exhibition | Conscience Matters, National War Museum, Edinburgh
A thought-provoking exhibition gives Beccy Angus a better understanding of not only conscientious objectors, but also the second world war itself
MK Gallery, Milton Keynes
Geraldine Kendall Adams discovers a playful and quirky gallery that captures the town’s character wonderfully well
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, London
Stephen Feeke explores an impressive renovation of John Soane’s calling card
Books | The Social Photo by Nathan Jurgenson
This thought-provoking book might help museums engage better with social media users, says Simon Stephens
On my bookshelf | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time is a renowned and much-loved book among members of the autistic community. It is a story about a boy’s physical and mental journey to find out who killed his neighbours’ dog. The plot is not as important as the protagonist himself, as there is an …