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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- 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.
- Billion-year trickle on asteroid Ryugu revises the origins of Earth’s water
by Roger Highfield on September 10, 2025 at 3:01 pmScience 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.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Who’s in the photograph?
by Randeep Atwal on November 10, 2025 at 10:35 amThe Etruscan Breadwinners photography album is a significant record of employees at Wedgwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Every page includes a group photograph for each department labelled with the names of the... The post Who’s in the photograph? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- What does conserving the digital look like?by Anna Mladentseva on November 6, 2025 at 9:00 am
What does collections care for the digital look like? The V&A’s expertise on conserving digital and media collection objects has been rapidly expanding over the past few years. When people think of a conservator that... The post What does conserving the digital look like? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Photos: Inside Yinka Ilori’s joyful London design studioby Jamie Edmundson on November 6, 2025 at 8:51 am
One of several new V&A acquisitions set to go on display at V&A East Museum from 18 April 2026 is a chair by London-based designer Yinka Ilori. Captain Hook (2015) is one of five chairs... The post Photos: Inside Yinka Ilori’s joyful London design studio appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 5 things to know about V&A East Museumby V&A on November 5, 2025 at 8:47 am
Today we’re announcing some exciting new details about V&A East Museum, which will open on Saturday 18 April 2026 in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, just a short walk from V&A East Storehouse. Here are... The post 5 things to know about V&A East Museum appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Art as embroidery – the work of British artist Molly Bookerby Steph Haire on November 3, 2025 at 3:54 pm
In the early twentieth century many artists began experimenting with the medium of embroidery, seeking to reform its use and style. Work for the V&A Documentation for Access project has uncovered the legacy of twentieth-century... The post Art as embroidery – the work of British artist Molly Booker appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Keeping the future in focus: how the V&A is preserving the digitalby Glenn Cumiskey on November 3, 2025 at 10:21 am
Every day, more of our creative lives unfold in the digital world. Artists design in code, photographers work in pixels, musicians compose through algorithms, and designers build immersive environments that exist only on screens. At... The post Keeping the future in focus: how the V&A is preserving the digital appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Conference – Sacred Ceramics: Devotional Images in European Porcelain, 30 September 2025by Rebecca Klarner on October 30, 2025 at 9:42 am
Jointly written by Rebecca Klarner and Dr Matthew Martin (University of Melbourne). Rebecca is working on this project in her capacity as a Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Researcher and this conference was part of her Student... The post Conference – Sacred Ceramics: Devotional Images in European Porcelain, 30 September 2025 appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Autumn at Young V&Aby Helen Charman on October 29, 2025 at 1:54 pm
As Making Egypt draws to a close at Young V&A, we have been on a fascinating journey through the ancient past to modern day, exploring ancient Egypt’s creativity and how it continues to influence art,... The post Autumn at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Design Club launches new product range for Young V&A shop inspired by Making Egypt exhibitionby Haidee Drew on October 24, 2025 at 12:54 pm
Design Club has launched a quirky new range of colourful stickers, a bag charm, and a sketchbook for the Young V&A shop, inspired by the Making Egypt exhibition. This playful family of products has been... The post Design Club launches new product range for Young V&A shop inspired by Making Egypt exhibition appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Introducing Larry Botchway, V&A Innovate Judge 2025 – 26by V&A Innovate Team on October 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm
We’re delighted to announce that Larry Botchway will be a judge for our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2025 – 26. Larry Botchway is an architect, tutor and engagement enthusiast, with experience in a variety of sectors. He co-founded the socially minded design and engagement practice POoR (Power Out of Restriction) collective. In addition to being one of RIBA Rising Stars of 2023, Larry has having worked at We Made That, Haworth Tompkins Architects, and Perpendicular Architecture. He also has notable experience working with cultural institutions such as TATE, LW Theatres and the London Theatre Company. We spoke to Larry about being on... The post Introducing Larry Botchway, V&A Innovate Judge 2025 – 26 appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes To Nigeria - Barron'son November 18, 2025 at 9:29 am
Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes To Nigeria Barron's
- This Day in History: November 18, 1989 - WCAXon November 18, 2025 at 9:29 am
This Day in History: November 18, 1989 WCAX
- Manhattan’s new and improved museums make a case for brutalism - The Spaceson November 18, 2025 at 9:05 am
Manhattan’s new and improved museums make a case for brutalism The Spaces
- Up-Close Look at the Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS XL Louvre Museum Audio Guide - TechEBlog -on November 18, 2025 at 9:03 am
Up-Close Look at the Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS XL Louvre Museum Audio Guide TechEBlog -
- Museum Tour - TulsaPeople Magazineon November 18, 2025 at 9:01 am
Museum Tour TulsaPeople Magazine
- Children's museum exhibit expected to spark 'curiosity and wonder' - standard-journal.comon November 18, 2025 at 9:00 am
Children's museum exhibit expected to spark 'curiosity and wonder' standard-journal.com
- Picture Prompt: A Night at the Museum - The New York Timeson November 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
Picture Prompt: A Night at the Museum The New York Times
- Castro Valley Museum of History showcases rich and fascinating heritage - Tri City Voiceon November 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
Castro Valley Museum of History showcases rich and fascinating heritage Tri City Voice
- Vets honored at air museum - Tillamook Headlight-Heraldon November 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
Vets honored at air museum Tillamook Headlight-Herald
- Anthony Burrill brings HOPE to Dublin with the National Print Museum - Creative Boomon November 18, 2025 at 6:45 am
Anthony Burrill brings HOPE to Dublin with the National Print Museum Creative Boom
- Nurses and firefighters honored at Peterson Automotive Museum - CBS Newson November 18, 2025 at 5:59 am
Nurses and firefighters honored at Peterson Automotive Museum CBS News
- On view at the Taft Museum of Art: Intricately designed indigo-dyed quilts - soapboxmedia.comon November 18, 2025 at 5:44 am
On view at the Taft Museum of Art: Intricately designed indigo-dyed quilts soapboxmedia.com
- The many ways Cincinnati restaurant history lives on at the American Sign Museum - Cincinnati Enquireron November 18, 2025 at 5:26 am
The many ways Cincinnati restaurant history lives on at the American Sign Museum Cincinnati Enquirer
- Penn Museum Unveils New Native North America Gallery on November 22 - University of Pennsylvania Almanacon November 18, 2025 at 5:00 am
Penn Museum Unveils New Native North America Gallery on November 22 University of Pennsylvania Almanac
- Rui Rui Sculpture Unveiled at Penn Museum - University of Pennsylvania Almanacon November 18, 2025 at 5:00 am
Rui Rui Sculpture Unveiled at Penn Museum University of Pennsylvania Almanac
- Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum holds grant opening - The Brunswick Newson November 18, 2025 at 5:00 am
Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum holds grant opening The Brunswick News
- Czech and Slovak Museum hosts event celebrating freedom and democracy throughout history - KGANon November 18, 2025 at 4:31 am
Czech and Slovak Museum hosts event celebrating freedom and democracy throughout history KGAN
- Renovations planned for new museum site in Moundsville to feature themed exhibits - WTOVon November 18, 2025 at 4:27 am
Renovations planned for new museum site in Moundsville to feature themed exhibits WTOV
- Met Returns Buddhist Painting Thought Taken During the Korean War - The New York Timeson November 18, 2025 at 4:26 am
Met Returns Buddhist Painting Thought Taken During the Korean War The New York Times
- Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas - Choose Chicagoon November 18, 2025 at 4:13 am
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas Choose Chicago
- Haverhill Firefighting Museum Goes on the Road with Teske Delivering Programs - WHAVon November 18, 2025 at 4:00 am
Haverhill Firefighting Museum Goes on the Road with Teske Delivering Programs WHAV
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) : Time Travelers : Photographs from the Gayle Greenhill Collection - The Eye of Photographyon November 18, 2025 at 3:54 am
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) : Time Travelers : Photographs from the Gayle Greenhill Collection The Eye of Photography
- Isidre Nonell looking at Goya - Turismo Madridon November 18, 2025 at 3:24 am
Isidre Nonell looking at Goya Turismo Madrid
- Metropolitan Museum's new Condé M. Nast Galleries will put fashion at the forefront - The Art Newspaperon November 18, 2025 at 2:51 am
Metropolitan Museum's new Condé M. Nast Galleries will put fashion at the forefront The Art Newspaper
- Durham Christmas tree makes its way to museum for 50th anniversary - WOWTon November 18, 2025 at 2:37 am
Durham Christmas tree makes its way to museum for 50th anniversary WOWT
- PRESS RELEASE: Science Museum to bring back Winter WonderLab with indoor holiday fun and hands-on science - Oklahoma City Free Presson November 18, 2025 at 2:00 am
PRESS RELEASE: Science Museum to bring back Winter WonderLab with indoor holiday fun and hands-on science Oklahoma City Free Press
- Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to be honored by Virginia museum - Augusta Free Presson November 18, 2025 at 12:53 am
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to be honored by Virginia museum Augusta Free Press
- Mütter Museum plans expansion into neighboring Center City church - PhillyVoiceon November 18, 2025 at 12:37 am
Mütter Museum plans expansion into neighboring Center City church PhillyVoice
- Chicago museum leaders — likening the moment to active shooter drills — practice what to do if ICE shows up - Chicago Sun-Timeson November 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Chicago museum leaders — likening the moment to active shooter drills — practice what to do if ICE shows up Chicago Sun-Times
- New Lacey Museum hosting tours ahead of official opening - thejoltnews.comon November 18, 2025 at 12:10 am
New Lacey Museum hosting tours ahead of official opening thejoltnews.com
- What Teens Want: Tips from a high school senior and museum intern - American Alliance of Museumson November 18, 2025 at 12:06 am
What Teens Want: Tips from a high school senior and museum intern American Alliance of Museums
- BOCES students build holiday light display for the Roberson Museum - WBNGon November 17, 2025 at 11:27 pm
BOCES students build holiday light display for the Roberson Museum WBNG
- Met Museum Workers Push to Unionize - Hyperallergicon November 17, 2025 at 11:23 pm
Met Museum Workers Push to Unionize Hyperallergic
- A hard hat tour of the Springfield Art Museum reveals just how much work has been done so far - KSMU Radioon November 17, 2025 at 11:03 pm
A hard hat tour of the Springfield Art Museum reveals just how much work has been done so far KSMU Radio
- California rejoins fight over Nazi-looted painting held by Spanish museum - Los Angeles Timeson November 17, 2025 at 10:58 pm
California rejoins fight over Nazi-looted painting held by Spanish museum Los Angeles Times
- American Bison Cart Chat - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural Historyon November 17, 2025 at 10:51 pm
American Bison Cart Chat Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- 400-acre trail coming near Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum - 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsaon November 17, 2025 at 10:44 pm
400-acre trail coming near Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
- Packed crowd ‘buzzes’ for UH Insect Museum’s debut art show - University of Hawaii Systemon November 17, 2025 at 10:35 pm
Packed crowd ‘buzzes’ for UH Insect Museum’s debut art show University of Hawaii System
- Kansas City’s Arabia Steamboat Museum will close in 2026. It’s looking for a new, bigger home - KCURon November 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Kansas City’s Arabia Steamboat Museum will close in 2026. It’s looking for a new, bigger home KCUR
- Volunteers return to National Museum of the USAF with excitement - Spectrum Newson November 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Volunteers return to National Museum of the USAF with excitement Spectrum News
- How Sotheby’s Turned a Museum Into an Auction House - The Wall Street Journalon November 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm
How Sotheby’s Turned a Museum Into an Auction House The Wall Street Journal
- ‘Costume Art’: The Met Museum unveils 2026 gala exhibit theme - FashionNetwork USAon November 17, 2025 at 9:50 pm
‘Costume Art’: The Met Museum unveils 2026 gala exhibit theme FashionNetwork USA
- Studio Museum in Harlem unveils new home - 6sqfton November 17, 2025 at 9:48 pm
Studio Museum in Harlem unveils new home 6sqft
- Portland Art Museum unveils 4-story glass Rothko Pavilion - Finance & Commerceon November 17, 2025 at 9:47 pm
Portland Art Museum unveils 4-story glass Rothko Pavilion Finance & Commerce
- United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America - UAWon November 17, 2025 at 9:31 pm
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAW
- Natural History Museum of Wyoming Hosts Night of Discovery Gala Dec. 1 - Sheridan Mediaon November 17, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Natural History Museum of Wyoming Hosts Night of Discovery Gala Dec. 1 Sheridan Media
- BOCES students build holiday light display for the Roberson Museum - WBNGon November 17, 2025 at 9:18 pm
BOCES students build holiday light display for the Roberson Museum WBNG
- The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho introduces new Youth Group Nights - BYU-Idahoon November 17, 2025 at 9:05 pm
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho introduces new Youth Group Nights BYU-Idaho
- Pérez Art Museum Miami Awards Javier Téllez $50K Prize - Artforumon November 17, 2025 at 8:41 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami Awards Javier Téllez $50K Prize Artforum
- Weeklong Strike Looms at Tate Museums - Artforumon November 17, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Weeklong Strike Looms at Tate Museums Artforum
