Reviews
Poppies for Remembrance, Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd (National Museum Cardiff)
An interesting showcase of the poppy’s diversity and symbolism around the world is let down by confused presentation, says Charlotte Morgan
St Albans Museum and Gallery, Hertfordshire
An emphasis on changing exhibitions and local partnerships makes this museum a breath of fresh air, says Danny Birchall
Books: Religion in Museums: Global and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
This is a fascinating anthology, but would have benefited from exploring the subject in greater depth, says Abigail Morris
On my bookshelf
Dry Store Room No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum, by Richard Fortey
Catalogue: Emil Nolde: Colour Is Life
Jennifer McIlreavy on the challenges of bringing the German expressionist painter’s works to life on paper
Michael Jackson: On the Wall, National Portrait Gallery, London
The king of pop’s impact on art and culture, including issues of race and gender, is addressed in this thought-provoking exhibition, says Tonya Nelson
University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge
The world-class specimens and exciting displays more than fulfil the venue's aim to encourage a passion for science and discovery, says Emma Shepley
Catalogue: London Nights
Anna Sparham on producing a visually arresting publication about the photographic history of London at night
On my bookshelf
My choice is a magazine because it represents the earliest memory I have of wanting to work in the heritage sector. Dinosaurs! launched in 1992, when I was five years old. I was already running through the Natural History Museum naming all the dinosaurs, so the moment I saw this magazine – with its T-rex-shaped …