Reviews

Opening this month

From Vivienne Westwood shoes to paintings of Dorset's movers and shakers in the 18th century, Geraldine Kendall selects the pick of January's exhibitions

Science for the Nation: Perspectives on the History of the Science Museum

This book on the history of the Science Museum is engaging but leaves out the view from the visitor, says Timothy Mason

Under Attack: London, Coventry and Dresden, London Transport Museum

The exhibition gives visitors an insight into the impact of wartime bombing on transport systems, but Penny Ritchie Calder wanted more personal testimonies

South London Gallery

The South London Gallery may have an international reputation, but it draws much of its strength from local sources, says Nicky Ryan

Wandsworth Museum, London

Jonathan Conlin finds this redisplayed museum uninspiring, and questions whether it would merit a repeat visit

The Mo: Sheringham Museum, Norfolk

Jane Weeks is impressed by a museum about people and boats that has been developed by a group of local enthusiasts

Opening this month

From Alice in Wonderland illustrations to weapons used in a shoot-out in London's East End, Geraldine Kendall selects the pick of December's exhibitions

Opening this month

From Damien Hirst's conceptual work to Ottavio Leoni's baroque portraits, Geraldine Kendall selects the pick of November's new exhibitions

Chatsworth, Derbyshire

An extensive facelift has allowed Chatsworth to strengthen its image of timeless traditional values, says Nicky Ryan

Bury Transport Museum

This high-quality conversion needs a little more noise and activity to make the museum a must-visit, says Tim Bryan

Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Baked Beans: My Search for Britain’s Maddest Museums

Tim Bryan welcomes a book that celebrates Britain's unique museums and their collections

No.1 Smithery, Historic Dockyard Chatham

The maritime models are the stars of this ambitious partnership between an independent museum and two nationals, writes Caroline Worthington