Reviews

Books

Caroline Worthington on a publication that reminds us of the role of the UK’s less-recognised museums

Seaton Jurassic, Devon

Peter Mason travels through time to explore the Jurassic Coast in this family-friendly visitor attraction

Books

Simon Brown on a fine practical guide to governance in cultural organisations

On my bookshelf

Joana Vasconcelos Versailles

Best in show

Bees and thistles, Dorset, by Kurt Jackson, 2013 - Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Web and mobile

We review the latest websites and apps

Catalogue

Tim Knox, previous director, on the satisfaction of updating his own guide to the Soane

Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius, Science Museum, London

An exhibition dedicated to Leonardo the engineer fails to do justice to his polymathic genius, Mark Carnall argues

National Museum of Flight, East Lothian

Mary Stones enjoys the novelty of a warm welcome at Scotland’s newly refurbished national aviation museum

Comic Invention, Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow

Lucy Harland is impressed by this clever, clear and confident exhibition about how we tell stories with pictures and text

Books

This broad, accessible portrayal of a polymathic profession is ripe with advice and guidance, says Jude Holland

Web and mobile

We review the latest websites and apps