Bringing the ancient past closer than ever
Eleanor Mills delves into ancient human history and examines how museums that interpret such long-gone cultures are using innovative techniques to capture the imagination of their audiences
Interpretation
Roman around | Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire
A revamp has brought this ancient site back to life
Q&A | ‘Apparently Shakespeare got a little bit worse for wear’
Museums Journal finds out about a new display at Shakespeare's Birthplace on the mythology surrounding the playwright
Guide | Creating family-friendly interpretation
Creating exhibition text that appeals to people of all ages is a balancing act that should be rooted in research, says Amy Davy
Body politics | British Tattoo Art: Reclaiming the Narrative, National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Is this exhibition more inclusive the second time around?
Q&A | “We think of it as a launchpad catapulting you into the time of Anglo Saxon Winchester”
Jaane Rowehl, director of collections and programming at Hampshire Cultural Trust, talks about a new immersive experience 878AD
Guide | Using play in interpretation
Play is often overlooked when planning interpretation, but it makes exhibitions more appealing
Ipswich Museum embarks on £8.7m redevelopment
Three-year project will add gallery space and see collections reinterpreted
Life after death
With restored buildings, new interpretation spaces and tailored trails, the grand municipal cemeteries of the 19th century are proving popular places to visit, even at a time of great loss
Interpreting outdoor heritage sites during lockdown
A case study from Manx National Heritage
Agile Interpretation: supporting the visitor experience during Covid-19
Dominique Bouchard discusses how English Heritage has developed visitor-focused interpretative interventions
Graphic interpretation for visual storytelling
Vagina Museum finds that humour can help break taboos