Reviews
Out There: The Open Museum – Pushing the Boundaries of Museums’ Potential
The ideas behind Glasgow's radical Open Museum are 20 years old, and just as important today, says Timothy Mason
Book review: A Museum of One’s Own
Or how a new breed of financially confident Americans sought artistic immortality. By Timothy Mason
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayrshire
Humour, interactivity and enthusiastic guides impress Lyndsey Mackay at this museum dedicated to Scotland's most celebrated poet
Impressionist and Modern Art Galleries, National Museum Cardiff
National Museum Cardiff's presentation of art has taken off with the opening of seven new galleries, says Stuart Burch
Northern Spirit, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
An exhibition that celebrates the history of artistic achievement in north-east England is encouraging visitors to think and make connections, writes Peter Lewis
Valence House Museum, Dagenham
Oliver Green is impressed by what he sees as one of the best local history museums in London
Opening this month
International Women's Day celebrates its centennial year with a sobering photo show. Geraldine Kendall selects the pick of exhibitions opening in March
Chartism, Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Newport Museum has created a thoughtful and accessible exhibition about the city's role in the Chartism movement. By Tim Bryan
Bolton Lives Gallery, Bolton Museum
A new gallery telling the story of Bolton and its people is proving a hit with visitors and the local council should take note, says Mark Suggitt