Reviews

World of Wallace: Alfred Russel Wallace and his Life in the Field, Hertford Museum

This exhibition may be small but it cleverly condenses the eventful life of Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Wallace, writes Yasmin Khan

Books: Museums, Health and Well-Being

This is an essential read for museums involved in working in healthcare and well-being, says Maurice Davies

Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia

This sweeping exploration of the artistic heritage of East Anglia is ambitious but not entirely successful, argues Colin Mulberg

Nelson, Navy, Nation, National Maritime Museum, London

This solid exhibition combines displays about Nelson with the personal stories of ordinary sailors. By Stephen Lowy

Books: Cultural Heritage and the Challenge of Sustainability

Maurice Davies on a book that highlights the environmental and social damage that cultural tourism can create

Catalogue: Catalyst: Contemporary Art and War

A limited budget and a short timeframe meant that an e-catalogue was developed for an exhibition looking at how artists portray conflict. By Sara Bevan

Media Space, Science Museum, London

This new art and photography gallery marks an exciting new direction for the Science Museum, writes Danny Birchall

Web and mobile: January 2014

Website P&O Heritagetimeline A new interactive timeline on the P&O Heritage website uses old film footage and photographs to tell the story of the company’s 175-year history, writes Rebecca AtkinsonThe design of this P&O timeline is straightforward. Users can browse by decade, with each one given a broad theme. A quote from an annual report …

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The Way That I Went, An Irishman in Ireland by Robert Lloyd Praeger

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Destination Tyneside, Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A new gallery about migration to Tyneside successfully combines a regional story with universal themes, writes Mary Stones

On my bookshelf: David Scott

The Rings of Saturn by WG Sebald