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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies
by Roger Highfield on March 27, 2026 at 11:52 amA speck of asteroid dust, a prize-winning scientist, and new space missions will provide profound new insights into the search for life in the universe. Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on a new display in the museum. The post From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays
by Science Museum on March 20, 2026 at 3:24 pmEggsplore the Science Museum in London this Easter and spot the rabbit, eggs and chocolate from our collection hiding in our free galleries with this family trail. The post Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail
by Guest authors on March 5, 2026 at 3:11 pmWhat do an 1870s toilet, an 1885 bicycle, and some mould from 1935 have in common? They are all on display at the Science Museum and available for adoption. This self-guided tour invites you to discover more about these intriguing items. The post From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 6 of the best video game love stories
by Giulia Delprato on February 13, 2026 at 1:10 pmTo celebrate the most romantic day of the year, we look at six of the most iconic couples from the world of video games. The post 6 of the best video game love stories appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- In the beginning
by Roger Highfield on February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pmA tiny self-copying molecule offers the clearest answer yet to the mystery of the origins of biology, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post In the beginning appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Introducing Water Pantanal Fire
by Laura Nebout on February 6, 2026 at 9:00 amUnique wildlife in an aquatic paradise and the blazing wildfires threatening it are at the heart of a new free photography exhibition at the Science Museum. The post Introducing Water Pantanal Fire appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Remembering Roland Jackson
by Shri Mukundagiri on January 20, 2026 at 5:52 pmWe were saddened to hear of the death of Sir Roland Jackson who led the Science Museum’s education team for a decade from 1993, before becoming Chief Executive of the British Science Association. Roland was a passionate advocate for the value of engaging everyone in science. Having studied biochemistry at the University of Oxford he began his career as a science teacher and then education advisor for the chemicals firm ICI before he joined the Science Museum as Head of The post Remembering Roland Jackson appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- The Future of Christmas dinner
by Alana Surowiec on December 22, 2025 at 8:00 amAs we celebrate this holiday season, Assistant Curator Alana Surowiec takes a look at the future of Christmas dinner inspired by objects in the Future of Food exhibition. The post The Future of Christmas dinner appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Tidy Fix for Messy DNA: One Tool to Tackle Thousands of Genetic Diseases
by Roger Highfield on December 17, 2025 at 9:50 amScience Director Roger Highfield and Curator Sarah Bond talk to the American molecular biologist David Liu about his new gene editing strategy that, remarkably, addresses a common cause of around a third of genetic diseases. The post Tidy Fix for Messy DNA: One Tool to Tackle Thousands of Genetic Diseases appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Tim Peake: Celebrating 10 years since blast off
by Guest authors on December 15, 2025 at 3:50 pmExactly a decade ago today, on 15 December 2015, the Science Museum’s Energy Hall was buzzing with excitement. Thousands of school children, members of the public, museum staff, and people across the space sector, had gathered to witness a moment of history. The post Tim Peake: Celebrating 10 years since blast off appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Bangladesh: Discovering a nation redefining itself
by Meneesha Kellay on March 18, 2026 at 1:37 pmAs Bangladesh enters a new democratic age after what has been widely reported as the first free and fair election held in the country for almost two decades, Meneesha Kellay, Lead Curator of an upcoming... The post Bangladesh: Discovering a nation redefining itself appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Ketina Kol-Boby Yuval Keshet on March 18, 2026 at 8:57 am
Ketina is a small, mischievous boy who can transform anything he finds into something entirely new. He builds fantastical vehicles and vessels and enlists insects as companions for his daring adventures... The post Ketina Kol-Bo appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Affordable, original, relevant: Contemporary Lithographs Ltd.’s artistic missionby Kay Bannell on March 17, 2026 at 11:24 am
How would the everyday person encounter contemporary art in the 1930s? Commuters in the City were likely to pass designs by renowned artists of the day on London Transport’s innovative posters, and those outside of... The post Affordable, original, relevant: Contemporary Lithographs Ltd.’s artistic mission appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Hidden Histories: Scrap Paper in 19th-Century Book Spinesby Michaela Clarence on March 11, 2026 at 8:40 pm
When we think of a book, we tend to picture its cover design, the printed pages inside, or the story it tells. But for conservators and researchers, fascinating stories are also hidden in places that were never meant to be seen – such as the spine... The post Hidden Histories: Scrap Paper in 19th-Century Book Spines appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Robbery, Recovery and Restoration: Two Gold Boxes from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Return Homeby Alice Minter on March 11, 2026 at 11:35 am
Robberies in museums are any museum curator’s nightmare. And this is unfortunately what happened on 20th November 2024 when three gold boxes from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection were stolen from the Musée Cognacq-Jay... The post Robbery, Recovery and Restoration: Two Gold Boxes from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Return Home appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Looking back at the V&A’s concerts: four finds from our archiveby Hugo Craft-Stanley on March 10, 2026 at 11:57 am
Last year I catalogued MA/120, a series of files from our institutional archive documenting concerts held at the V&A from 1950 until the early 1980s. As I worked on the project I found myself immersed... The post Looking back at the V&A’s concerts: four finds from our archive appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 2026 V&A Illustration Awards Shortlist Updateby Frances Willis on March 6, 2026 at 2:52 pm
The time has come to share the exciting news of all the brilliant entries that have made this year’s shortlists for our biennial competition showcasing excellence in illustration and contemporary practice, defined by a focus... The post 2026 V&A Illustration Awards Shortlist Update appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The Materiality of Storytelling: Takejiro Hasegawa’s Crepe Paper Booksby Kelly Zhou on March 4, 2026 at 8:06 am
Last summer, I had the opportunity to spend time in the V&A Storehouse on an auditing project for the National Art Library’s children’s book collection. As I moved from shelf to shelf, I came across a seemingly nondescript brown box. Curious, I opened it to reveal a set of incredibly fascinating books... The post The Materiality of Storytelling: Takejiro Hasegawa’s Crepe Paper Books appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Sounds & Stories: V&A East Paid Project for 16–24 Year-oldsby Lucy McVeigh on February 24, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Upcoming Paid Youth Projects at V&A East in collaboration with DJ Elijah and Music & Culture Journalist Laviea Thomas Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on Wednesday 18th March As cultural institutions, Museums function as social spaces – places for civic engagement, public forums, and meaningful... The post Sounds & Stories: V&A East Paid Project for 16–24 Year-olds appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Climate Action Plan: Foreword by Tristram Hunt, V&A Directorby Tristram Hunt on February 24, 2026 at 9:03 am
You can read our full Climate Action Plan here. ‘Held in trust for the nation,’ is the promise we make as a museum when acquiring an object for the collection. This commitment defines the institutional... The post Climate Action Plan: Foreword by Tristram Hunt, V&A Director appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- Award‑winning student artwork on display at J‑H Museum - Coshocton Tribuneon March 31, 2026 at 8:49 am
Award‑winning student artwork on display at J‑H Museum Coshocton Tribune
- Zanesville Museum of Art summer camps offer hands-on classes - Zanesville Times Recorderon March 31, 2026 at 8:43 am
Zanesville Museum of Art summer camps offer hands-on classes Zanesville Times Recorder
- Around Town: Here’s how you save a life. Plus, Children's Museum of Rome gains STEAM with Darlington donation - The Rome News-Tribuneon March 31, 2026 at 8:00 am
Around Town: Here’s how you save a life. Plus, Children's Museum of Rome gains STEAM with Darlington donation The Rome News-Tribune
- Wilson Junior Academy brings history to life at “Night at the Wax Museum” - dailypress.neton March 31, 2026 at 7:02 am
Wilson Junior Academy brings history to life at “Night at the Wax Museum” dailypress.net
- Edith Rigby and Richard Arkwright sculptures join Harris Museum - BBCon March 31, 2026 at 5:39 am
Edith Rigby and Richard Arkwright sculptures join Harris Museum BBC
- Campus Martius Museum receives $15,300 from state grant for virtual upgrades - mariettatimes.comon March 31, 2026 at 5:26 am
Campus Martius Museum receives $15,300 from state grant for virtual upgrades mariettatimes.com
- Ex-FBI art crime specialist breaks down multi-million dollar museum heist - CNNon March 31, 2026 at 4:28 am
Ex-FBI art crime specialist breaks down multi-million dollar museum heist CNN
- New taxidermy additions underscore expansion plans by Museum of Biodiversity - ndsmcobserver.comon March 31, 2026 at 4:14 am
New taxidermy additions underscore expansion plans by Museum of Biodiversity ndsmcobserver.com
- Highland Park City Council to vote on Michael Jordan mansion museum plans - CBS Newson March 31, 2026 at 4:00 am
Highland Park City Council to vote on Michael Jordan mansion museum plans CBS News
- Michael Jordan's former home might become a museum - wandtv.comon March 31, 2026 at 3:40 am
Michael Jordan's former home might become a museum wandtv.com
- Strike Gold at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) MMNS Foundation Support Secures New Gem Mining Sluice - RedHillsMSNews.comon March 31, 2026 at 3:34 am
Strike Gold at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) MMNS Foundation Support Secures New Gem Mining Sluice RedHillsMSNews.com
- GOP DEBATE: Candidates gather at history museum in OKC - 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsaon March 31, 2026 at 3:16 am
GOP DEBATE: Candidates gather at history museum in OKC 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
- West Palm Beach approves museum expansion with new parking, visitor center - WPECon March 31, 2026 at 2:58 am
West Palm Beach approves museum expansion with new parking, visitor center WPEC
- Randolph County museum to host Arkansas Heritage director - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansason March 31, 2026 at 2:21 am
Randolph County museum to host Arkansas Heritage director K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Greenville Museum of Art hosts game-based events - WITNon March 31, 2026 at 1:51 am
Greenville Museum of Art hosts game-based events WITN
- Eric Trump shares renderings of a proposed Trump presidential library and museum - Scripps Newson March 31, 2026 at 1:29 am
Eric Trump shares renderings of a proposed Trump presidential library and museum Scripps News
- Hofstra University Museum of Art Seeks Community Curators - Hofstra University Newson March 31, 2026 at 1:12 am
Hofstra University Museum of Art Seeks Community Curators Hofstra University News
- Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journalon March 31, 2026 at 1:07 am
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
- Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy - The Killeen Daily Heraldon March 31, 2026 at 1:07 am
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy The Killeen Daily Herald
- Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Matisse from Italian museum - LiveNOW from FOXon March 31, 2026 at 12:58 am
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Matisse from Italian museum LiveNOW from FOX
- GALLERY: Strong Museum transforms into superhero training school with educational twist - 13wham.comon March 31, 2026 at 12:42 am
GALLERY: Strong Museum transforms into superhero training school with educational twist 13wham.com
- GALLERY: Strong Museum transforms into superhero training school with educational twist - 13wham.comon March 31, 2026 at 12:41 am
GALLERY: Strong Museum transforms into superhero training school with educational twist 13wham.com
- 'Not forgotten' - Vietnam Veterans honored at National Museum of Military Vehicles Vietnam War Vet Day event in Dubois - County 10on March 31, 2026 at 12:40 am
'Not forgotten' - Vietnam Veterans honored at National Museum of Military Vehicles Vietnam War Vet Day event in Dubois County 10
- Vietnam War POWs recognized with new USS Midway Museum exhibit - KPBSon March 31, 2026 at 12:38 am
Vietnam War POWs recognized with new USS Midway Museum exhibit KPBS
- South Coast Railroad Museum Track Rehabilitation - The Santa Barbara Independenton March 31, 2026 at 12:26 am
South Coast Railroad Museum Track Rehabilitation The Santa Barbara Independent
- Science meets nightlife at Frost Science Museum’s nightLAB event - wsvn.comon March 31, 2026 at 12:09 am
Science meets nightlife at Frost Science Museum’s nightLAB event wsvn.com
- Birthday bash at space museum Saturday, April 4 - Daily Journal Onlineon March 31, 2026 at 12:03 am
Birthday bash at space museum Saturday, April 4 Daily Journal Online
- Christians Engaged Sponsors ‘America Reads the Bible’ at Museum of the Bible - Focus on the Familyon March 30, 2026 at 11:50 pm
Christians Engaged Sponsors ‘America Reads the Bible’ at Museum of the Bible Focus on the Family
- Marsing collector’s wrench trove finds new home at Owyhee County Museum - KTVBon March 30, 2026 at 11:39 pm
Marsing collector’s wrench trove finds new home at Owyhee County Museum KTVB
- Nationally recognized Indigenous chef named consulting chef at First Americans Museum in OKC - KOCOon March 30, 2026 at 11:24 pm
Nationally recognized Indigenous chef named consulting chef at First Americans Museum in OKC KOCO
- New meteorite display expands the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum's celestial collection - myupnow.comon March 30, 2026 at 11:16 pm
New meteorite display expands the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum's celestial collection myupnow.com
- Indianola's BB King Museum celebrates the life of civil rights advocate Margaret Kibbee - deltanews.tvon March 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Indianola's BB King Museum celebrates the life of civil rights advocate Margaret Kibbee deltanews.tv
- Strong National Museum of Play highlights the ‘power of dairy’ for spring break pop-up – RochesterFirst - RochesterFirston March 30, 2026 at 10:59 pm
Strong National Museum of Play highlights the ‘power of dairy’ for spring break pop-up – RochesterFirst RochesterFirst
- Milwaukee Public Museum's diorama-RAMA - FOX6 News Milwaukeeon March 30, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Milwaukee Public Museum's diorama-RAMA FOX6 News Milwaukee
- Meet the female leaders shaping the future of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - FOX 32 Chicagoon March 30, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Meet the female leaders shaping the future of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry FOX 32 Chicago
- Taos Museums - The Taos Newson March 30, 2026 at 10:41 pm
Taos Museums The Taos News
- The Museum of You | Friday April 3rd | @ Fabrik in River North, Chicago - Forest Park Reviewon March 30, 2026 at 10:29 pm
The Museum of You | Friday April 3rd | @ Fabrik in River North, Chicago Forest Park Review
- Ringling Museum Hires Head of Art Library Services - Sarasota Magazineon March 30, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Ringling Museum Hires Head of Art Library Services Sarasota Magazine
- Nevada State Museum to host inaugural Mint Gala at historic Carson City Mint - Carson Nowon March 30, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Nevada State Museum to host inaugural Mint Gala at historic Carson City Mint Carson Now
- Thrift Finds enters final week at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - KSN.comon March 30, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Thrift Finds enters final week at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum KSN.com
- Milwaukee Public Museum diorama-RAMA; celebration through April 17 - FOX6 News Milwaukeeon March 30, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Milwaukee Public Museum diorama-RAMA; celebration through April 17 FOX6 News Milwaukee
- Mobile museum makes stop in Punxsutawney; features American Revolution artifacts - WJACon March 30, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Mobile museum makes stop in Punxsutawney; features American Revolution artifacts WJAC
- A Three-Minute Museum Heist in Italy Leaves $10.3 Million in Paintings Missing - ELLE Decoron March 30, 2026 at 9:52 pm
A Three-Minute Museum Heist in Italy Leaves $10.3 Million in Paintings Missing ELLE Decor
- Anchorage museum constructing new Alaska Airlines exhibit - Your Alaska Linkon March 30, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Anchorage museum constructing new Alaska Airlines exhibit Your Alaska Link
- New Oregon destination is just one of the museum stops you won’t want to miss this spring - OregonLive.comon March 30, 2026 at 9:41 pm
New Oregon destination is just one of the museum stops you won’t want to miss this spring OregonLive.com
- Roswell museum spotlights 50 years of Apple innovation with new exhibit - SaportaReporton March 30, 2026 at 9:36 pm
Roswell museum spotlights 50 years of Apple innovation with new exhibit SaportaReport
- Brooklyn Museum’s Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space - Hyperallergicon March 30, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Brooklyn Museum’s Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space Hyperallergic
- Roscoe museum celebrates 25th anniversary - Beloit Daily Newson March 30, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Roscoe museum celebrates 25th anniversary Beloit Daily News
- Show me the money: MoMoney Museum of Money debuts in downtown Dallas - Dallas Newson March 30, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Show me the money: MoMoney Museum of Money debuts in downtown Dallas Dallas News
- Fort Collins art museum director to step down - BizWeston March 30, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Fort Collins art museum director to step down BizWest
