Book review | The Museum: From its Origins to the 21st Century
Owen Hopkins' generously illustrated and thoughtful global history of museums has gaps but is a joy to read
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On my bookshelf | Steam at Thursford
This 1982 book traces the author's passion for steam and the result is a national treasure
Digital reviews | Ancient Sudan, Bath and colonialism, and your drawings on show at Tate
We take a scroll through the latest digital content
By the people, for the people | Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Six small exhibitions make up more than the sum of their parts in telling the diverse, lively and creatively interesting story of Birmingham
Exploring new stories | Shifting Perspectives, Leeds Art Gallery
This show that asks hard questions about works in the collection – and gets visitors to join in
Let there be light | The Burrell Collection, Glasgow
A multimillion pound revamp has given this museum a sustainable future while enhancing its beauty
The butterfly effect | Butterflies Through Time, Cambridge Museum of Zoology
This exhibition shows the impact of environmental change on these amazing creatures
Recycling history | Cars, Cop26 and the Climate Crisis, Dundee Museum of Transport
Museums could learn a lot from Dundee’s initiative to create an environmentally sustainable exhibition
Book review | Flourish – Design Paradigms for our Planetary Emergency
This exploration of the way we live now and ways we might live is challenging and inspiring
Digital reviews | Check your climate consciousness online
Recent climate-related digital experiences rated according to greenness, transfemininity and accessibility
On my bookshelf | Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change
George Marshall’s book highlights the need for museums to be brave and ambitious
Remember, remember | The Gunpowder Plot immersive experience, Tower Vaults
This VR adventure captures the hearts and minds of its audience to create something truly unforgettable