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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- Inspirational conservationist Dame Jane Goodall’s remarkable legacy
by Science Museum on October 2, 2025 at 11:13 amConservationist Dame Jane Goodall, whose work changed humanity’s view of itself and animals, has died aged 91. The post Inspirational conservationist Dame Jane Goodall’s remarkable legacy appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- The Art of Science and Nature Trail
by Rebecca Mellor on September 11, 2025 at 4:51 pmFrom the importance of green urban spaces for our wellbeing to evocative depictions of industrialisation, this trail invites you to discover new ways to explore the art of science and nature. The post The Art of Science and Nature Trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Billion-year trickle on asteroid Ryugu revises the origins of Earth’s water
by Roger Highfield on September 10, 2025 at 3:01 pmAs the Science Museum prepares to unveil its new Space gallery next week, Science Director Roger Highfield reports on a new discovery about the source of Earth’s water. The post Billion-year trickle on asteroid Ryugu revises the origins of Earth’s water appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- The Future of Wheat: How Science Could Reinvent a Top Protein Source
by Roger Highfield on September 2, 2025 at 2:24 pmWheat is the world’s leading source of dietary plant-based protein. Inspired by the Science Museum’s Future of Food exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield asks: what role will wheat play in feeding a warming world? The post The Future of Wheat: How Science Could Reinvent a Top Protein Source appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Remembering Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley
by Rachel Boon on August 15, 2025 at 8:07 amCurator Rachel Boon reflects on the remarkable life of computing pioneer Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley. The post Remembering Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Future of Food: Can human ingenuity feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050?
by Julia Knights on August 7, 2025 at 7:19 pmDr Julia Knights reflects on Future of Food - a new exhibition that explores the scientific breakthroughs and innovations in biotechnology and ecology that will shape the food we put on our plates. The post Future of Food: Can human ingenuity feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050? appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Mission patch competition winner announced at UK Space Conference
by Science Museum on July 18, 2025 at 3:04 pmAt the UK Space Conference this week we announced Troy Elsworth, aged 12, as the winner of our national competition to design the mission patch for the first in-orbit test of plasma thrusters made by Magdrive, a UK space company. The post Mission patch competition winner announced at UK Space Conference appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Rain in Five Minutes
by Roger Highfield on June 12, 2025 at 10:31 amWith AI and cloud computing, the Met Office is poised to transform how—and where—we see the weather coming, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post Rain in Five Minutes appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Discover out-of-this-world objects on our new trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Elio
by Chloë Abley on May 16, 2025 at 2:44 pmThis May half term, visitors to the Science Museum can ignite their curiosity about the cosmos with our Exploring Space trail, a collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s new film 'Elio' to celebrate its release in cinemas on 20 June. The post Discover out-of-this-world objects on our new trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Elio appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Pac-Man turns 45
by Mark Cutmore on May 9, 2025 at 5:30 amTo celebrate 45 years since the release of Pac-Man, Head of Commercial Experiences and gaming fan Mark Cutmore explores the story of the much-loved character and pop-culture icon. The post Pac-Man turns 45 appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact
by Eloise Rowley on October 1, 2025 at 9:12 amCurious about mentoring? One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the museum and heritage sector is the chance to work with colleagues who are incredibly generous in sharing their knowledge, experience and insights... The post The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact appeared first on V&A Blog.
- In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodiesby Miri Ahn on September 17, 2025 at 1:55 pm
In May, we finally opened the doors of V&A East Storehouse to the public. Just a few weeks later, the space was transformed once again for back2back: Archival Bodies with a dynamic blend of site-responsive... The post In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodies appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions – new fellowship opportunitiesby Eloise Rowley on September 16, 2025 at 12:20 pm
We are delighted to announce a second round of funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for the Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions opportunity. Following the success of the... The post Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions – new fellowship opportunities appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The Water Diviners Trail – explore V&A South Kensington through the eyes of artist Jumana Emil Abboudby Jumana Emil Abboud on September 10, 2025 at 2:33 pm
A self-guided trail through the V&A, by artist Jumana Emil Abboud The post The Water Diviners Trail – explore V&A South Kensington through the eyes of artist Jumana Emil Abboud appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A and Bunnett-Muir Musical Theatre Archive Trust award their first Musical Theatre Fellows and Grant Recipientsby Simon Sladen on September 9, 2025 at 2:27 pm
When we invited researchers and practitioners to apply for the new Musical Theatre Research Grants earlier this summer, we could not have anticipated the breadth of exciting proposals we would receive. Now, the V&A and... The post V&A and Bunnett-Muir Musical Theatre Archive Trust award their first Musical Theatre Fellows and Grant Recipients appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions Fellowship Updatesby Eloise Rowley on September 9, 2025 at 10:28 am
Perspectives on Research is a series of blog posts commissioned as part of the Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions programme, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and coordinated by... The post Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions Fellowship Updates appeared first on V&A Blog.
- ‘Everything happens because of the story being told’ – 5 key moments from our Robin Hood Gardens eventby Ben Selig on September 9, 2025 at 9:31 am
In July, V&A East celebrated its collaborations with former residents of Robin Hood Gardens and young East Londoners who helped shape the narrative of the façade of Robin Hood Gardens that now sits at V&A... The post ‘Everything happens because of the story being told’ – 5 key moments from our Robin Hood Gardens event appeared first on V&A Blog.
- How we’ve refreshed the V&A From the Collections pagesby Meaghan Curry on August 29, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Our From the Collections pages have served as gateways to these narratives, offering curated explorations... The post How we’ve refreshed the V&A From the Collections pages appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Summer 2025 at Young V&Aby Helen Charman on August 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
As the school holidays draw to an end, this summer has seen visitor numbers to our free permanent displays consistently above target at Young V&A. We got off to a rousing start in early August,... The post Summer 2025 at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Concerts on centuries-old musical instruments: a 1970s experimentby Hugo Craft-Stanley on August 28, 2025 at 11:14 am
Imagine visiting the V&A and stumbling across a free concert of early music, performed on centuries-old instruments, inside an 18th century music room. This was the vision of an experimental concert series launched at the... The post Concerts on centuries-old musical instruments: a 1970s experiment appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- More than 600 people expected to attend Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary event - Live 5 Newson October 4, 2025 at 10:45 pm
More than 600 people expected to attend Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary event Live 5 News
- Nicolaysen Art Museum to host performance art piece ‘SOUND’ in coming days - Oil City Newson October 4, 2025 at 10:36 pm
Nicolaysen Art Museum to host performance art piece ‘SOUND’ in coming days Oil City News
- Once condemned for demolition, Civil War-era home to become new museum for Black history - PennLive.comon October 4, 2025 at 10:35 pm
Once condemned for demolition, Civil War-era home to become new museum for Black history PennLive.com
- Museum receives Medal of Honor citation - KAITon October 4, 2025 at 10:31 pm
Museum receives Medal of Honor citation KAIT
- Fort Worth Black history museum optimistic about future despite funding loss - Fort Worth Reporton October 4, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Fort Worth Black history museum optimistic about future despite funding loss Fort Worth Report
- New theater opens at Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum - KRQEon October 4, 2025 at 10:29 pm
New theater opens at Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum KRQE
- PHOTO GALLERY: Car show raises money for Iron Spike Museum - Missourian | Washington, MOon October 4, 2025 at 10:24 pm
PHOTO GALLERY: Car show raises money for Iron Spike Museum Missourian | Washington, MO
- Mazza Museum to unveil 'Storm of Horses' - Advertiser-Tribuneon October 4, 2025 at 9:45 pm
Mazza Museum to unveil 'Storm of Horses' Advertiser-Tribune
- Sentimental value often bests cash for treasures brought to Tarentum museum appraisal event - TribLIVE.comon October 4, 2025 at 9:20 pm
Sentimental value often bests cash for treasures brought to Tarentum museum appraisal event TribLIVE.com
- A perfect place for poetry and pondering opens at the National Civil Rights Museum - Daily Memphianon October 4, 2025 at 9:19 pm
A perfect place for poetry and pondering opens at the National Civil Rights Museum Daily Memphian
- Mesa's Haunted Museum offer spooky experience - Yahooon October 4, 2025 at 9:18 pm
Mesa's Haunted Museum offer spooky experience Yahoo
- Mesa's Haunted Museum offer spooky experience - FOX 10 Phoenixon October 4, 2025 at 9:18 pm
Mesa's Haunted Museum offer spooky experience FOX 10 Phoenix
- Balloon Museum – Let’s Fly | Art has no limits - Liberty Hill Independenton October 4, 2025 at 9:06 pm
Balloon Museum – Let’s Fly | Art has no limits Liberty Hill Independent
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journalon October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Iosco County News Heraldon October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo Iosco County News Herald
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Northwest Signalon October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo Northwest Signal
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Citizen Tribuneon October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo Citizen Tribune
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - The Rogersville Reviewon October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo The Rogersville Review
- New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - WV Newson October 4, 2025 at 8:59 pm
New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo WV News
- Norton Simon Museum acquires Edgar Degas bronze sculpture - Los Angeles Daily Newson October 4, 2025 at 7:46 pm
Norton Simon Museum acquires Edgar Degas bronze sculpture Los Angeles Daily News
- Commentary: Los Angeles museums illuminate Jewish contributions to film, visual art and culture - STLPRon October 4, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Commentary: Los Angeles museums illuminate Jewish contributions to film, visual art and culture STLPR
- UK museum to host Jewish exhibit amid antisemitism - The Jerusalem Poston October 4, 2025 at 6:32 pm
UK museum to host Jewish exhibit amid antisemitism The Jerusalem Post
- Navy SEAL Museum opens in downtown San Diego - Times of San Diegoon October 4, 2025 at 6:23 pm
Navy SEAL Museum opens in downtown San Diego Times of San Diego
- Celebrate spooky season at the Milwaukee Public Museum through Nov. 2 - TMJ4 Newson October 4, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Celebrate spooky season at the Milwaukee Public Museum through Nov. 2 TMJ4 News
- Boonshoft Museum’s fire safety week: Lithium-ion battery focus - WDTN.comon October 4, 2025 at 5:18 pm
Boonshoft Museum’s fire safety week: Lithium-ion battery focus WDTN.com
- OKPOP Museum launches final sprint to raise funds to open its doors - fox23.comon October 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
OKPOP Museum launches final sprint to raise funds to open its doors fox23.com
- Woodlawn sculptor fulfills dream as show opens at American Visionary Art Museum - The Baltimore Banneron October 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Woodlawn sculptor fulfills dream as show opens at American Visionary Art Museum The Baltimore Banner
- Campaign to Save DC's Go-Go Museum & Cafe - FOX 5 DCon October 4, 2025 at 2:27 pm
Campaign to Save DC's Go-Go Museum & Cafe FOX 5 DC
- University of Montana Museum announces fall 2025 exhibitions - KPAX Newson October 4, 2025 at 2:12 pm
University of Montana Museum announces fall 2025 exhibitions KPAX News
- Tillamook Air Museum Welcomes Historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star - Vintage Aviation Newson October 4, 2025 at 2:12 pm
Tillamook Air Museum Welcomes Historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Vintage Aviation News
- Andrea Carlson at Denver Art Museum - See Great Arton October 4, 2025 at 2:10 pm
Andrea Carlson at Denver Art Museum See Great Art
- Chamber Collaborative: Strawbery Banke Museum Announces Renaming Of Historic House To Honor Irish Immigrant Family - Patchon October 4, 2025 at 1:02 pm
Chamber Collaborative: Strawbery Banke Museum Announces Renaming Of Historic House To Honor Irish Immigrant Family Patch
- Moody Museum brings back ‘Taylor Talks’ - Taylor Presson October 4, 2025 at 12:17 pm
Moody Museum brings back ‘Taylor Talks’ Taylor Press
- Gifts of Catholic Europe in NYC’s Frick Museum for the 1st Time in N. America - La Voce di New Yorkon October 4, 2025 at 12:17 pm
Gifts of Catholic Europe in NYC’s Frick Museum for the 1st Time in N. America La Voce di New York
- Earlville Museum features local collection and exhibits - WSPY NEWSon October 4, 2025 at 11:55 am
Earlville Museum features local collection and exhibits WSPY NEWS
- Lottery grant of £800k to make Newton Abbot Museum accessible - BBCon October 4, 2025 at 11:31 am
Lottery grant of £800k to make Newton Abbot Museum accessible BBC
- Exhibit at Naples Archeological Museum Explores “Journey into Illicit Trafficking” - La Voce di New Yorkon October 4, 2025 at 11:20 am
Exhibit at Naples Archeological Museum Explores “Journey into Illicit Trafficking” La Voce di New York
- Our Opinion: Transparency could disarm controversy for Berkshire Museum - The Berkshire Eagleon October 4, 2025 at 11:00 am
Our Opinion: Transparency could disarm controversy for Berkshire Museum The Berkshire Eagle
- Reeves Museum brings back ghost tours Oct. 17-18 - Your Ohio Newson October 4, 2025 at 9:21 am
Reeves Museum brings back ghost tours Oct. 17-18 Your Ohio News
- Andrew Lloyd Webber to speak at Delaware Art Museum fundraiser - The News Journalon October 4, 2025 at 9:17 am
Andrew Lloyd Webber to speak at Delaware Art Museum fundraiser The News Journal
- New exhibit at New London art museum offers vision of the apocalypse - CT Insideron October 4, 2025 at 9:16 am
New exhibit at New London art museum offers vision of the apocalypse CT Insider
- This Wilmington attraction was listed as one of the best museums in the state - Wilmington Star-Newson October 4, 2025 at 9:12 am
This Wilmington attraction was listed as one of the best museums in the state Wilmington Star-News
- Tales from the Tread: Museum presents annual Leckenby and Larson Awards - Steamboat Piloton October 4, 2025 at 9:05 am
Tales from the Tread: Museum presents annual Leckenby and Larson Awards Steamboat Pilot
- Stonewall National Museum Chronicling L.G.B.T.Q. History Faces Deep Cuts - The New York Timeson October 4, 2025 at 9:00 am
Stonewall National Museum Chronicling L.G.B.T.Q. History Faces Deep Cuts The New York Times
- Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art welcomes four new trustees to its board - The Latrobe Bulletinon October 4, 2025 at 9:00 am
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art welcomes four new trustees to its board The Latrobe Bulletin
- Portland Museum of Art’s new approach to climate control could be a model for the industry - The Portland Press Heraldon October 4, 2025 at 8:00 am
Portland Museum of Art’s new approach to climate control could be a model for the industry The Portland Press Herald
- Harbor Defense Museum closure threat on hold until at least July - The Brooklyn Home Reporter -on October 4, 2025 at 7:38 am
Harbor Defense Museum closure threat on hold until at least July The Brooklyn Home Reporter -
- British Museum to highlight Hawaiian culture in new exhibition - BBCon October 4, 2025 at 7:06 am
British Museum to highlight Hawaiian culture in new exhibition BBC
- Video Tour Highlights Clarke Historical Museum - Redheaded Blackbelton October 4, 2025 at 7:00 am
Video Tour Highlights Clarke Historical Museum Redheaded Blackbelt
- MILWAUKEE BREWERS LEGEND JIM GANTNER TO SPEAK AT MAYVILLE LIMESTONE SCHOOL MUSEUM - Daily Dodgeon October 4, 2025 at 6:59 am
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LEGEND JIM GANTNER TO SPEAK AT MAYVILLE LIMESTONE SCHOOL MUSEUM Daily Dodge
