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- Inspirational conservationist Dame Jane Goodall’s remarkable legacyby Science Museum on October 2, 2025 at 11:13 am
Conservationist 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 Trailby Rebecca Mellor on September 11, 2025 at 4:51 pm
From 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 waterby Roger Highfield on September 10, 2025 at 3:01 pm
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 Sourceby Roger Highfield on September 2, 2025 at 2:24 pm
Wheat 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” Shirleyby Rachel Boon on August 15, 2025 at 8:07 am
Curator 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 pm
Dr 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 Conferenceby Science Museum on July 18, 2025 at 3:04 pm
At 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 Minutesby Roger Highfield on June 12, 2025 at 10:31 am
With 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 Elioby Chloë Abley on May 16, 2025 at 2:44 pm
This 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 45by Mark Cutmore on May 9, 2025 at 5:30 am
To 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
- 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.
- London Design Festival: Studiomama, Max Lamb and U-Build celebrate inclusive design and play at Young V&Aby Haidee Drew on October 22, 2025 at 4:33 pm
Young V&A celebrated this year’s London Design Festival by inviting designers Max Lamb, Studiomama and U-Build back to celebrate the exciting projects that have taken place over the last year and explore how inclusivity and... The post London Design Festival: Studiomama, Max Lamb and U-Build celebrate inclusive design and play at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Sumō comes to Londonby Amy Raphael on October 17, 2025 at 10:59 am
Sumō, Japan’s national sport, comes to London this week, with a rare five-day sumō tournament at the Royal Albert Hall. This will be the second professional tournament to be held in England, the last event... The post Sumō comes to London appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite findsby Kate Turner on October 16, 2025 at 5:33 pm
There are currently 3,000 objects on display, spread across two galleries, at the V&A Wedgwood Collection. For the past two years, cataloguer, Heather Densham, and junior photographer, Morgan McMahon, have been working behind the scenes... The post Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite finds appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora by V&A on October 15, 2025 at 5:56 pm
Just five months after the opening of V&A East Storehouse, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with international arts foundation, Art Explora. Together, we’ll be bringing inspiring creative experiences to communities across east London... The post Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Conversing with objects and embracing discomfortby Sara Sallam on October 6, 2025 at 1:27 pm
Ever since I left Egypt, I have been contemplating my relationship with my heritage, perhaps to heal my disrupted sense of belonging. In my newly adopted home in Europe, I found solace in museums. There,... The post Conversing with objects and embracing discomfort appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries! by Frances Willis on October 6, 2025 at 9:24 am
We are now eagerly awaiting your submissions for the V&A Illustration Awards 2026. Two years have passed since we called on all established illustrators, and those developing their craft, to put their best work forward... The post The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries! appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impactby Eloise Rowley on October 1, 2025 at 9:12 am
Curious 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.
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- Two Gyeongju museums revisit Korea's cultural legacy through art - The Korea Heraldon October 29, 2025 at 6:11 am
Two Gyeongju museums revisit Korea's cultural legacy through art The Korea Herald
- 'Great metamorphosis': Groundbreaking marks next step for Dubuque art museum's new campus - TelegraphHerald.comon October 29, 2025 at 6:00 am
'Great metamorphosis': Groundbreaking marks next step for Dubuque art museum's new campus TelegraphHerald.com
- Indigenous Creativity on Display at Albuquerque Museum - abq.newson October 29, 2025 at 6:00 am
Indigenous Creativity on Display at Albuquerque Museum abq.news
- Museum talks murder, folklore - heraldstaronline.comon October 29, 2025 at 4:53 am
Museum talks murder, folklore heraldstaronline.com
- Frank WANG Yefeng: The Levitating Perils #2 - Whitney Museum of American Arton October 29, 2025 at 4:35 am
Frank WANG Yefeng: The Levitating Perils #2 Whitney Museum of American Art
- Las Vegas Mob Museum opens new exhibit on digital organized crime - ktnv.comon October 29, 2025 at 4:28 am
Las Vegas Mob Museum opens new exhibit on digital organized crime ktnv.com
- Appleton's History Museum at the Castle working to transfer Weis Earth Science collection - WLUKon October 29, 2025 at 4:19 am
Appleton's History Museum at the Castle working to transfer Weis Earth Science collection WLUK
- Appleton's History Museum at the Castle working to transfer Weis Earth Science collection - WLUKon October 29, 2025 at 4:17 am
Appleton's History Museum at the Castle working to transfer Weis Earth Science collection WLUK
- Review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2) - Probably The Best Game In The Series, But No Mouse Mode? - Nintendo Lifeon October 29, 2025 at 4:09 am
Review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2) - Probably The Best Game In The Series, But No Mouse Mode? Nintendo Life
- The ‘not-so-little’ Little Village Farm museum - KELOLAND.comon October 29, 2025 at 3:26 am
The ‘not-so-little’ Little Village Farm museum KELOLAND.com
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum earns award for educational programming - The Malone Telegramon October 29, 2025 at 3:01 am
Lake Placid Olympic Museum earns award for educational programming The Malone Telegram
- "Honest Eye" exhibit at Denver Art Museum will be open until February - CBS Newson October 29, 2025 at 2:56 am
"Honest Eye" exhibit at Denver Art Museum will be open until February CBS News
- Museum receives major investment from Kronkosky Foundation - Bandera Bulletinon October 29, 2025 at 2:52 am
Museum receives major investment from Kronkosky Foundation Bandera Bulletin
- Sanibel Island historical museum and village receives funding for roof repairs - Gulf Coast News and Weatheron October 29, 2025 at 2:48 am
Sanibel Island historical museum and village receives funding for roof repairs Gulf Coast News and Weather
- Halloween Scavenger Hunts at Selfie Paradise Museum - Fayette County Newson October 29, 2025 at 2:37 am
Halloween Scavenger Hunts at Selfie Paradise Museum Fayette County News
- Culture and community: St. George Museum of Art to celebrate Day of the Dead - St. George Newson October 29, 2025 at 2:15 am
Culture and community: St. George Museum of Art to celebrate Day of the Dead St. George News
- Before the Art Museum opens, check out these three outdoor sculptures - The Daily Princetonianon October 29, 2025 at 2:14 am
Before the Art Museum opens, check out these three outdoor sculptures The Daily Princetonian
- S.A.'s Haunted Dollhouse Museum welcomes 'energetic' new guest - MySAon October 29, 2025 at 2:13 am
S.A.'s Haunted Dollhouse Museum welcomes 'energetic' new guest MySA
- Museum of the Great Plains honors First Responders during event - KSWO 7Newson October 29, 2025 at 1:56 am
Museum of the Great Plains honors First Responders during event KSWO 7News
- Around the 217: Children’s Museum of Illinois celebrates 30 years in Decatur - WAND-TVon October 29, 2025 at 1:24 am
Around the 217: Children’s Museum of Illinois celebrates 30 years in Decatur WAND-TV
- The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho launches initiative to promote healing through art - BYU-Idaho Scrollon October 29, 2025 at 1:10 am
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho launches initiative to promote healing through art BYU-Idaho Scroll
- Students and faculty urge Quinnipiac administration to reopen The Quinnipiac Great Hunger Museum - The Quinnipiac Chronicleon October 29, 2025 at 12:15 am
Students and faculty urge Quinnipiac administration to reopen The Quinnipiac Great Hunger Museum The Quinnipiac Chronicle
- Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) seeks writer in residence - Talk Business & Politicson October 29, 2025 at 12:15 am
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) seeks writer in residence Talk Business & Politics
- Hawaii’s first Boos & Brews beer fest at Bishop Museum - KHON2on October 29, 2025 at 12:13 am
Hawaii’s first Boos & Brews beer fest at Bishop Museum KHON2
- Downtown San Francisco's Free Art Museum Is Relocating To Pop-Up Locations Throughout The City - Secret San Franciscoon October 28, 2025 at 11:11 pm
Downtown San Francisco's Free Art Museum Is Relocating To Pop-Up Locations Throughout The City Secret San Francisco
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center - Atlas Obscuraon October 28, 2025 at 11:11 pm
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Atlas Obscura
- Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum - Atlas Obscuraon October 28, 2025 at 11:11 pm
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum Atlas Obscura
- New Haven Museum exhibit retells Amistad revolt as first US human rights trial - WFSBon October 28, 2025 at 10:56 pm
New Haven Museum exhibit retells Amistad revolt as first US human rights trial WFSB
- New Denver children’s museum exhibit highlights world of veterinarian care - Denver Gazetteon October 28, 2025 at 10:49 pm
New Denver children’s museum exhibit highlights world of veterinarian care Denver Gazette
- Flying Leatherneck museum breaks ground in Irvine’s Great Park, expected to open in 2027 - Orange County Registeron October 28, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Flying Leatherneck museum breaks ground in Irvine’s Great Park, expected to open in 2027 Orange County Register
- Nevada Day celebrated with new exhibit at state museum - KSNVon October 28, 2025 at 10:20 pm
Nevada Day celebrated with new exhibit at state museum KSNV
- Putnam launches naming contest for triceratops coming to museum - KWQCon October 28, 2025 at 10:16 pm
Putnam launches naming contest for triceratops coming to museum KWQC
- Armenian American Museum Heritage Gala Officially Sold Out - Asbarezon October 28, 2025 at 10:10 pm
Armenian American Museum Heritage Gala Officially Sold Out Asbarez
- Downtown SF museum's quick exit clears path for major new occupant - SFGATEon October 28, 2025 at 10:03 pm
Downtown SF museum's quick exit clears path for major new occupant SFGATE
- World Of Treasures Silent Auction & Cocktail Party To Be Held At Museum Of International Folk Art Nov. 15 - Los Alamos Daily Poston October 28, 2025 at 9:47 pm
World Of Treasures Silent Auction & Cocktail Party To Be Held At Museum Of International Folk Art Nov. 15 Los Alamos Daily Post
- Children’s Museum of Green Bay is expanding as demand for STEM learning grows - WBAYon October 28, 2025 at 9:34 pm
Children’s Museum of Green Bay is expanding as demand for STEM learning grows WBAY
- Children’s Museum named Business of the Year - North Country Nowon October 28, 2025 at 9:04 pm
Children’s Museum named Business of the Year North Country Now
- Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum - 11Alive.comon October 28, 2025 at 8:53 pm
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum 11Alive.com
- Pepperdine University Museum Director Resigns After Censorship Scandal - Artnet Newson October 28, 2025 at 8:46 pm
Pepperdine University Museum Director Resigns After Censorship Scandal Artnet News
- Met Museum Sued Again by Jewish Heirs Over Van Gogh Painting Sold to Greek Collectors - ARTnews.comon October 28, 2025 at 8:46 pm
Met Museum Sued Again by Jewish Heirs Over Van Gogh Painting Sold to Greek Collectors ARTnews.com
- Science Museum shows off “ghost” experiment - WDBJ7on October 28, 2025 at 8:42 pm
Science Museum shows off “ghost” experiment WDBJ7
- Museum of Memories 10-31-25 - Syracuse Journal-Democraton October 28, 2025 at 8:32 pm
Museum of Memories 10-31-25 Syracuse Journal-Democrat
- North Shore’s Dr. Freeman to lead Holocaust education efforts in Boston - Itemliveon October 28, 2025 at 8:29 pm
North Shore’s Dr. Freeman to lead Holocaust education efforts in Boston Itemlive
- Navy Reportedly Withdraws from Navy Museum Land Swap Agreement with DC - Seapower Magazineon October 28, 2025 at 7:50 pm
Navy Reportedly Withdraws from Navy Museum Land Swap Agreement with DC Seapower Magazine
- “The Danville Station Museum & Anne Frank,” November 9 - River Cities' Readeron October 28, 2025 at 7:43 pm
“The Danville Station Museum & Anne Frank,” November 9 River Cities' Reader
- Library turned art museum: Columbus library featured in art heist film - Indiana Public Mediaon October 28, 2025 at 7:34 pm
Library turned art museum: Columbus library featured in art heist film Indiana Public Media
- Two Point Museum Review – Great Game, Missed Control Opportunities - Twisted Voxelon October 28, 2025 at 7:32 pm
Two Point Museum Review – Great Game, Missed Control Opportunities Twisted Voxel
- Ex-thief says he warned Louvre of security weaknesses around crown jewels - NBC Bostonon October 28, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Ex-thief says he warned Louvre of security weaknesses around crown jewels NBC Boston
- Michigan Maritime Museum offering free admission on first Sunday of each month, November through April - Moody on the Marketon October 28, 2025 at 7:06 pm
Michigan Maritime Museum offering free admission on first Sunday of each month, November through April Moody on the Market
- Supporting JANM and Unlocking the Future - American Alliance of Museumson October 28, 2025 at 6:59 pm
Supporting JANM and Unlocking the Future American Alliance of Museums










