Off the charts
Museums are drawing on technology to bring maps to life, allowing them to connect the past with the present
Deborah Mulhearn
Material world
Over the past few years, there has been a huge surge in interest in collecting and displaying textiles
Changing tides
Maritime museums all over the UK are finding new ways to connect audiences with their buildings and collections, says Deborah Mulhearn
Wonder women
Female scientists are starting to get the recognition they deserve in cultural spaces, with museums and galleries bringing their stories and achievements to the fore. By Deborah Mulhearn
On the right track
Railway museums are having to rethink their offer to make themselves relevant to new audiences, says Deborah Mulhearn
The dark side
Museums around the world are increasingly shining a light on the uncomfortable events and histories that have so far remained untold, says Deborah Mulhearn
Trendswatch: Walking tours
Visitors can step into history as venues increasingly offer walks to broaden engagement, says Deborah Mulhearn
Captive audiences
Former prisons are proving to be a rich source of material for museums to tell stories of crime, punishment and justice, says Deborah Mulhearn
Trendswatch – book clubs
Museums are starting a new chapter in an attempt to engage more people with their collections, says Deborah Mulhearn
Beauty and the beasts
Deborah Mulhearn discovers how museums are making animal magic in their displays on the natural world
Just cause
Deborah Mulhearn discovers what museums are doing to mark the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which gave some women the right to vote and paved the way for wider electoral reform
Trendswatch: podcasts
Deborah Mulhearn finds museums are making a sound investment to boost visitor engagement