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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- 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.
- How to Build A Synthetic Human Chromosome
by Roger Highfield on December 4, 2025 at 7:20 pmRoger Highfield, Science Director, describes the first real stride toward writing human genomes from scratch. The post How to Build A Synthetic Human Chromosome appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Science Museum Christmas gift guide 2025
by Science Museum on November 14, 2025 at 11:23 amThe countdown to Christmas has begun and we’ve got the perfect launchpad for your festive shopping with the Science Museum 2025 Christmas gift guide. The post Science Museum Christmas gift guide 2025 appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- How lasers and atoms could change the future of computation
by Roger Highfield on November 7, 2025 at 11:51 amAt the National Quantum Computing Centre, Science Director Roger Highfield discovers how atoms wrangled by laser beams are powering a remarkable new kind of computer—one that ‘thinks’ in quantum probabilities, not binary certainties. The post How lasers and atoms could change the future of computation appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Why Space Needs Explaining
by Guest authors on November 5, 2025 at 9:29 amRockets grab attention, but satellites keep Britain running. Libby Jackson, Head of Space, agrees with the conclusions of a new House of Lords report: understanding space is not a luxury — it’s critical for the nation. The post Why Space Needs Explaining appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Marking World Stroke Day
by Alana Surowiec on October 29, 2025 at 9:48 amTo mark World Stroke Day, Assistant Curator Alana Surowiec explores some of the incredible objects in the collection that have transformed how this life-threatening condition is diagnosed and reflects upon her own personal experience. The post Marking World Stroke Day appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 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.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- V&A East Youth Collective Redefining Access: Taking up Space
by V&A East Learning and Engagement on December 18, 2025 at 11:40 amWritten by Fazela Khatun, Community Engagement Assistant (STEP Internship), August 2025 What does it mean to take up space as a young person from East London within the arts and cultural sector? This is the... The post V&A East Youth Collective Redefining Access: Taking up Space appeared first on V&A Blog.
- back2back: Common Manifesto by V&A East’s Youth Collectiveby V&A East Learning and Engagement on December 18, 2025 at 11:20 am
Written by Fazela Khatun, Community Engagement Assistant (STEP Internship), December 2024 In December 2024, the V&A East Youth Collective held a special event called Common Manifesto. It took place at Bow Arts and was part... The post back2back: Common Manifesto by V&A East’s Youth Collective appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Winter at Young V&Aby Helen Charman on December 17, 2025 at 5:36 pm
Winter Market In true festive spirit, Young V&A held its inaugural Winter Market on the last weekend of November. The Town Square was taken over for two days, featuring stalls from emerging and established UK-based... The post Winter at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Voices of the V&A: The Curators’ Lives Oral Histories Archiveby Phoebe Anson on December 17, 2025 at 3:35 pm
What is the Curators’ Lives Archive? Within the institutional archives of the V&A sits a little-known collection of oral histories. Aptly named ‘The Curators’ Lives’, this project was devised by Research Fellow Linda Sandino and,... The post Voices of the V&A: The Curators’ Lives Oral Histories Archive appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Waking up Flappy Bird: adventures in preserving a viral gameby Alana Coates on December 17, 2025 at 10:42 am
In early 2014, millions of people were playing one of the most brutally difficult mobile games ever created: Flappy Bird. Most players died within seconds, but its tap-to-fly mechanic was so addictive they kept coming... The post Waking up Flappy Bird: adventures in preserving a viral game appeared first on V&A Blog.
- From ‘Costumes’ to Voices: Philippine Watercolours at the V&Aby Kirsty Lacquian Kerr on December 16, 2025 at 12:49 pm
A series of 19th century watercolours from the Philippines has been rediscovered through the V&A’s Documentation for Access project. The post From ‘Costumes’ to Voices: Philippine Watercolours at the V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- How to… Make your Illustration Award entry stand out from the crowdby Juliet Ceresole on December 5, 2025 at 10:06 am
The V&A Illustration Awards 2024 are now open and we are looking forward to seeing this year’s entries! The awards are free to enter here and you can find information about the competition categories in... The post How to… Make your Illustration Award entry stand out from the crowd appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Divine Jewelsby Isabelle Vogel on December 4, 2025 at 2:22 pm
An important early chapter in Kazumi Arikawa’s lifelong pursuit of beauty unfolded in the galleries of the Victoria and Albert Museum. His first encounter with the museum proved to be transformative. Standing before the museum’s... The post Divine Jewels appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Look What Jazz Grant Found at V&A East Storehouseby Georgia Haseldine on December 4, 2025 at 11:59 am
Multimedia artist Jazz Grant has been searching through the collections at V&A East Storehouse, finding inspiration for a new mural commission for Hackney Central Library to be unveiled in 2026. Jazz is renowned for her... The post Look What Jazz Grant Found at V&A East Storehouse appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Confucius for Children: Twenty-Four Cases of Filial Pietyby Olivia Cheung on December 3, 2025 at 10:07 am
Students on the V&A / RCA History of Design Postgraduate Programme can enrich their learning experience by contributing to live museum projects. In this series, we share some of the exciting discoveries made by students... The post Confucius for Children: Twenty-Four Cases of Filial Piety appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- The Christmas Carnival at Selfie Paradise Museum - Griffin Daily Newson December 28, 2025 at 7:14 pm
The Christmas Carnival at Selfie Paradise Museum Griffin Daily News
- Cold War discovery center plans new home after closing, needs funding for relocation - The Business Journalson December 28, 2025 at 7:09 pm
Cold War discovery center plans new home after closing, needs funding for relocation The Business Journals
- Valentine director Bill Martin died on Sunday - The Richmonderon December 28, 2025 at 7:07 pm
Valentine director Bill Martin died on Sunday The Richmonder
- Fee-Free Days at Parks, Museums and More - Santa Clarita Valley Signalon December 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Fee-Free Days at Parks, Museums and More Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- 'Revenge From Last Year': Cristian Demuro Lifts Museum Mile To Arima Kinen Triumph - Paulick Reporton December 28, 2025 at 6:52 pm
'Revenge From Last Year': Cristian Demuro Lifts Museum Mile To Arima Kinen Triumph Paulick Report
- William J. 'Bill' Martin, director of the Valentine museum, fatally struck by car - Richmond Times-Dispatchon December 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm
William J. 'Bill' Martin, director of the Valentine museum, fatally struck by car Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Museum Mile Beats Older Rivals in Arima Kinen - BloodHorseon December 28, 2025 at 6:10 pm
Museum Mile Beats Older Rivals in Arima Kinen BloodHorse
- Demuro Gains Arima Kinen "Revenge" Aboard Dominant Museum Mile - Thoroughbred Daily Newson December 28, 2025 at 5:48 pm
Demuro Gains Arima Kinen "Revenge" Aboard Dominant Museum Mile Thoroughbred Daily News
- Huntington Beach council takes look at relocating surf museum to library branch - Orange County Registeron December 28, 2025 at 5:43 pm
Huntington Beach council takes look at relocating surf museum to library branch Orange County Register
- Festive Village at Burnaby Heritage Museum Brings Joy to the Holiday Season - Travel And Tour Worldon December 28, 2025 at 5:08 pm
Festive Village at Burnaby Heritage Museum Brings Joy to the Holiday Season Travel And Tour World
- Hudson River Maritime Museum hosts furniture restoration and repair workshop On Jan. 10-11 - Daily Freemanon December 28, 2025 at 5:08 pm
Hudson River Maritime Museum hosts furniture restoration and repair workshop On Jan. 10-11 Daily Freeman
- [VIDEO] Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Draws the Winning Ticket for their 2026 Corvette ZR1 Giveaway - CorvetteBloggeron December 28, 2025 at 5:03 pm
[VIDEO] Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Draws the Winning Ticket for their 2026 Corvette ZR1 Giveaway CorvetteBlogger
- Celebrate 'New Year's Eve at Noon' at the Lewisburg Children's Museum - NorthcentralPA.comon December 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Celebrate 'New Year's Eve at Noon' at the Lewisburg Children's Museum NorthcentralPA.com
- Be Anything Museum! - 8am - CBS Newson December 28, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Be Anything Museum! - 8am CBS News
- Head of Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose set to retire - The Mercury Newson December 28, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Head of Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose set to retire The Mercury News
- Rahr-West Art Museum Looks Back on 75th Anniversary Celebration - Seehafer Newson December 28, 2025 at 3:04 pm
Rahr-West Art Museum Looks Back on 75th Anniversary Celebration Seehafer News
- No. 4: New-Look IMS Museum Reopens to Rave Reviews - Indianapolis Motor Speedwayon December 28, 2025 at 3:02 pm
No. 4: New-Look IMS Museum Reopens to Rave Reviews Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- MLK Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution explores King’s ties to the Declaration - PhillyVoiceon December 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm
MLK Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution explores King’s ties to the Declaration PhillyVoice
- Louisiana sculptor and museum founder wins 2025 Inspirit Award - NOLA.comon December 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Louisiana sculptor and museum founder wins 2025 Inspirit Award NOLA.com
- Arima Kinen: Museum Mile Claims Half-Length Victory in the Race's 70th Running - JAPAN Forwardon December 28, 2025 at 2:49 pm
Arima Kinen: Museum Mile Claims Half-Length Victory in the Race's 70th Running JAPAN Forward
- Levine Museum of the New South highlights MLK’s legacy - Charlotte Media Groupon December 28, 2025 at 2:32 pm
Levine Museum of the New South highlights MLK’s legacy Charlotte Media Group
- A new museum may be coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards - WFAAon December 28, 2025 at 2:23 pm
A new museum may be coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards WFAA
- Kwanzaafest happening at America's Black Holocaust Museum - FOX6 News Milwaukeeon December 28, 2025 at 2:04 pm
Kwanzaafest happening at America's Black Holocaust Museum FOX6 News Milwaukee
- Lewisburg Children’s Museum partners with art students for new mural - NorthcentralPA.comon December 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Lewisburg Children’s Museum partners with art students for new mural NorthcentralPA.com
- Oceanside Museum gets state funding for expansion, restoration - fox5sandiego.comon December 28, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Oceanside Museum gets state funding for expansion, restoration fox5sandiego.com
- VIDEO | Enjoy Winter Week at the Museum of Wisconsin Art – December 26-28, 2025 - Washington County Insideron December 28, 2025 at 1:55 pm
VIDEO | Enjoy Winter Week at the Museum of Wisconsin Art – December 26-28, 2025 Washington County Insider
- 'The Museum Of Bad Gifts' Opens In Toronto - Barron'son December 28, 2025 at 1:04 pm
'The Museum Of Bad Gifts' Opens In Toronto Barron's
- 'The Museum Of Bad Gifts' Opens In Toronto - Barron'son December 28, 2025 at 1:03 pm
'The Museum Of Bad Gifts' Opens In Toronto Barron's
- Exploring the New Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, an Architectural Marvel - Prestige Hong Kongon December 28, 2025 at 12:11 pm
Exploring the New Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, an Architectural Marvel Prestige Hong Kong
- Historic society's year of progress preserves Port Hope's past - Huron Daily Tribuneon December 28, 2025 at 12:11 pm
Historic society's year of progress preserves Port Hope's past Huron Daily Tribune
- Oh, the irony: Chisholm mining museum will move for ore - Star Tribuneon December 28, 2025 at 12:04 pm
Oh, the irony: Chisholm mining museum will move for ore Star Tribune
- Venerable SF Cable Car Museum is still rolling, still free - San Francisco Examineron December 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Venerable SF Cable Car Museum is still rolling, still free San Francisco Examiner
- How love of history is driving this Arizona museum to tell new stories - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republicon December 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
How love of history is driving this Arizona museum to tell new stories azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- New owner enrages neighbors with museum plans for Michael Jordan’s $9.5 million Highland Park mansion - Basketball Networkon December 28, 2025 at 11:32 am
New owner enrages neighbors with museum plans for Michael Jordan’s $9.5 million Highland Park mansion Basketball Network
- Technological Progress Greek Museums of Greece Noted by Minister Mendoni - The National Heraldon December 28, 2025 at 11:17 am
Technological Progress Greek Museums of Greece Noted by Minister Mendoni The National Herald
- Horse racing: Museum Mile steals Arima Kinen honor for 2nd G1 win - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSon December 28, 2025 at 11:02 am
Horse racing: Museum Mile steals Arima Kinen honor for 2nd G1 win Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
- Brooklyn Museum Kicks Off Jan. With Salsa Parties, Monet Tours, and Live Music - BKReaderon December 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
Brooklyn Museum Kicks Off Jan. With Salsa Parties, Monet Tours, and Live Music BKReader
- UK government insures Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during loan to British Museum - The Art Newspaperon December 28, 2025 at 10:40 am
UK government insures Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during loan to British Museum The Art Newspaper
- For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up - NPRon December 28, 2025 at 10:02 am
For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up NPR
- Reading Public Museum announces return of its signature Gala [Spotlight] - Mainline Media Newson December 28, 2025 at 10:01 am
Reading Public Museum announces return of its signature Gala [Spotlight] Mainline Media News
- America’s 250th birthday is the moment Philly museums have been waiting for - Inquirer.comon December 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
America’s 250th birthday is the moment Philly museums have been waiting for Inquirer.com
- World’s largest quilt museum sends traveling exhibit to Cincinnati - Dayton Daily Newson December 28, 2025 at 9:33 am
World’s largest quilt museum sends traveling exhibit to Cincinnati Dayton Daily News
- New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust - MSNon December 28, 2025 at 9:16 am
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust MSN
- What is home? Find that feeling at Museum of Fine Arts - The Herald-Mailon December 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
What is home? Find that feeling at Museum of Fine Arts The Herald-Mail
- 'Phenomenal year' for museum and art gallery - AOL.comon December 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
'Phenomenal year' for museum and art gallery AOL.com
- Unplanned Closure of the Louvre Museum in Paris Leaves Thousands Waiting Outside: The Impact on Tourists and French Tourism, Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Visit - Travel And Tour Worldon December 28, 2025 at 8:04 am
Unplanned Closure of the Louvre Museum in Paris Leaves Thousands Waiting Outside: The Impact on Tourists and French Tourism, Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Visit Travel And Tour World
- Harlem civil rights museum highlights the North's forgotten history - Axioson December 28, 2025 at 8:02 am
Harlem civil rights museum highlights the North's forgotten history Axios
- Turning points for Korean art, architecture in 2025 - The Korea Heraldon December 28, 2025 at 5:26 am
Turning points for Korean art, architecture in 2025 The Korea Herald
- Kazakhstan Digitizes Cultural Heritage Through New E-Museum Platform - The Astana Timeson December 28, 2025 at 5:07 am
Kazakhstan Digitizes Cultural Heritage Through New E-Museum Platform The Astana Times
- Families step back in time at Burpee Museum’s Holocene Holiday - WIFRon December 28, 2025 at 4:52 am
Families step back in time at Burpee Museum’s Holocene Holiday WIFR
