Reviews
The Yorkshire Museum, York
Boasting several star objects, this £2m revamp is bound to attract lots of visitors, but it's the overall level of detail that will impress, says Peter Lewis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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