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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- 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.
- 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.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Archival files, materiality and stories
by Hugo Craft-Stanley on January 28, 2026 at 1:57 pmAs an Archives Assistant with the V&A’s institutional archive, I spend a lot of my time working with files. File cover, MA/1/S1577, V&A Archive. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London. File cover, VA/460 policy file,... The post Archival files, materiality and stories appeared first on V&A Blog.
- UK Trade Delegations to China: 2013 to now…by Tim Reeve on January 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The UK trade mission to China, 2013. Back in December 2013, a few weeks in to my time at the V&A and off the back of our seminal China Design Now (2008) and Masterpieces of Chinese Painting, 700-1900 (2013)... The post UK Trade Delegations to China: 2013 to now… appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 5 things to know about The Music is Black at V&A Eastby V&A on January 28, 2026 at 10:04 am
Tickets are now on sale for The Music is Black: A British Story, the very first exhibition at the brand new V&A East Museum. Here are the five things you need to know to get ready for your visit. The post 5 things to know about The Music is Black at V&A East appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A Innovate 2024 – 25 | Overall Winners’ visit to architecture studioby V&A Innovate Team on January 26, 2026 at 10:34 am
V&A Innovate Overall Winners for 2024-25, Manor Church of England Academy, went with V&A Schools & Colleges team members to Sheffield-based Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works, as their workshop prize. The student group responded to the theme of ‘Transform’ and designed a prototype of ‘Dog Tread Harness’ made from recycled bike tyres which innovatively addresses the global issue of waste tyres to create a safe and comfortable dog lead. The post V&A Innovate 2024 – 25 | Overall Winners’ visit to architecture studio appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Voices from the V&A: Exhibitions of the Circulation Departmentby Phoebe Anson on January 19, 2026 at 4:47 pm
The Curators’ Lives archive is a collection of oral history interviews with V&A museum professionals from the past (and present). This archive is a door into various museum collections and departments and it allows us... The post Voices from the V&A: Exhibitions of the Circulation Department appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Researching the provenance of the V&A’s Ethiopian objectsby Molly Judd on January 14, 2026 at 11:10 am
The V&A’s collection includes nearly 200 Ethiopian objects – from metalwork and textiles to photography, manuscripts, and paintings. From September to December 2025, I undertook a three-month Doctoral Placement at the V&A to contribute to... The post Researching the provenance of the V&A’s Ethiopian objects appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Demystifying Jobbing Printing at the National Art Libraryby Anneke Schadenberg on January 14, 2026 at 10:09 am
Currently framing the majestic doors of the National Art Library is a display titled Commercial Graphics of the 1930s which showcases some rather unexpected and unusual items from the library’s collections. The Jobbing Printing Collection... The post Demystifying Jobbing Printing at the National Art Library appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Armour and Lace: Women Photographers in 19th-Century Institutionsby Dr Erika Lederman on January 12, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Photography within museums is most often understood through the lens of art history, as a creative or aesthetic practice. Yet, photography also functions as a crucial institutional instrument—an apparatus through which museums and institutions document,... The post Armour and Lace: Women Photographers in 19th-Century Institutions appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Going down the rabbit hole: revisiting the Nabaztagby Jean-Jacques Girod-Roux on January 12, 2026 at 9:59 am
I am often thinking about the legacies of our digital devices. Objects like the first generation iPhone, the original Amazon Echo smart speaker, and the Minitel are all objects found within the V&A’s collection. Some... The post Going down the rabbit hole: revisiting the Nabaztag appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The National Art Library’s blossoming digital collectionby Ida Ebehiwalu on January 6, 2026 at 2:19 pm
Thanks to the National Art Library’s ongoing digitisation efforts, many out-of-copyright items from the library’s collection are now available on the Internet Archive. As part of one of the Library Apprentices’ final projects, a handful... The post The National Art Library’s blossoming digital collection appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- The DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas Offers a Delightful Event Venue for a Wedding to Remember - 24-7 Press Release Newswireon January 31, 2026 at 8:00 am
The DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas Offers a Delightful Event Venue for a Wedding to Remember 24-7 Press Release Newswire
- Potential for progress on Roswell Museum - Roswell Daily Recordon January 31, 2026 at 7:00 am
Potential for progress on Roswell Museum Roswell Daily Record
- M24 – Motorsport Museum: racing inspiration behind responsible architecture - 24 Heures du Manson January 31, 2026 at 6:02 am
M24 – Motorsport Museum: racing inspiration behind responsible architecture 24 Heures du Mans
- IUP University Museum prepares for opening reception for winter exhibition - Indiana Gazette Onlineon January 31, 2026 at 5:30 am
IUP University Museum prepares for opening reception for winter exhibition Indiana Gazette Online
- Learn the Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum During Virtual Author Discussion - NewJerseyStage.comon January 31, 2026 at 5:02 am
Learn the Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum During Virtual Author Discussion NewJerseyStage.com
- Georgia WWII Heritage Trail joins Super Museum Sunday - Rockdale Citizenon January 31, 2026 at 5:00 am
Georgia WWII Heritage Trail joins Super Museum Sunday Rockdale Citizen
- Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to celebrate 50 years with new exhibits, events - collectSPACE.comon January 31, 2026 at 4:35 am
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to celebrate 50 years with new exhibits, events collectSPACE.com
- VMFA kicks off Black History Month with music celebration - WWBTon January 31, 2026 at 4:18 am
VMFA kicks off Black History Month with music celebration WWBT
- Harmon Museum Needs Your Help In Finding A Kitten A Home - Warren County Poston January 31, 2026 at 4:07 am
Harmon Museum Needs Your Help In Finding A Kitten A Home Warren County Post
- Local authors debut That Rock Show Podcast from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum - Daily Heraldon January 31, 2026 at 4:03 am
Local authors debut That Rock Show Podcast from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Daily Herald
- SLIDESHOW: Props for proposed science museum in Warren unveiled - WFMJ.comon January 31, 2026 at 3:39 am
SLIDESHOW: Props for proposed science museum in Warren unveiled WFMJ.com
- Learn What Makes A Masterpiece at the Harmon Museum - Warren County Poston January 31, 2026 at 2:48 am
Learn What Makes A Masterpiece at the Harmon Museum Warren County Post
- Galveston Juneteenth museum plans spark dispute - galvnews.comon January 31, 2026 at 2:45 am
Galveston Juneteenth museum plans spark dispute galvnews.com
- A Journey to Ancient Greece exhibition opens at Liangzhu Museum - China Dailyon January 31, 2026 at 2:29 am
A Journey to Ancient Greece exhibition opens at Liangzhu Museum China Daily
- Sierra College Natural History Museum | Around Town - ABC10on January 31, 2026 at 1:54 am
Sierra College Natural History Museum | Around Town ABC10
- Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names Kim Kleven as new CEO - KEYC News Nowon January 31, 2026 at 1:51 am
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names Kim Kleven as new CEO KEYC News Now
- Around Town: Sierra College Natural History Museum - ABC10on January 31, 2026 at 1:44 am
Around Town: Sierra College Natural History Museum ABC10
- Charleston Museum opens new exhibit exploring city’s role in the American Revolution - WCIVon January 31, 2026 at 1:07 am
Charleston Museum opens new exhibit exploring city’s role in the American Revolution WCIV
- February is Museum Month in San Diego County, with half off 70-plus museums - KPBSon January 31, 2026 at 12:34 am
February is Museum Month in San Diego County, with half off 70-plus museums KPBS
- Alfie Norville Museum kicks of Tucson's gem season with free admission - KVOAon January 31, 2026 at 12:34 am
Alfie Norville Museum kicks of Tucson's gem season with free admission KVOA
- A legacy in carved wood: The Willard Stone Museum in Locust Grove - KFORon January 30, 2026 at 11:48 pm
A legacy in carved wood: The Willard Stone Museum in Locust Grove KFOR
- The Crowd: Balboa Island Museum is teeming with activities this winter, spring - Los Angeles Timeson January 30, 2026 at 11:32 pm
The Crowd: Balboa Island Museum is teeming with activities this winter, spring Los Angeles Times
- Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names Kim Kleven as new CEO - KEYC News Nowon January 30, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names Kim Kleven as new CEO KEYC News Now
- WorldQuest 2026 trivia event, Dave Wetzel's 'Atmostpheric Landscapes' at the City Museum, and Pete Griffin's 'Diary of a Forest Ranger' Fireside Lecture - KTOOon January 30, 2026 at 11:10 pm
WorldQuest 2026 trivia event, Dave Wetzel's 'Atmostpheric Landscapes' at the City Museum, and Pete Griffin's 'Diary of a Forest Ranger' Fireside Lecture KTOO
- New museum with 4D theater coming to Washington Crossing State Park - PIX11on January 30, 2026 at 11:04 pm
New museum with 4D theater coming to Washington Crossing State Park PIX11
- Native Now exhibition highlights indigenous artwork at the Rockwell Museum - WENY Newson January 30, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Native Now exhibition highlights indigenous artwork at the Rockwell Museum WENY News
- “Yes &…” at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art fuses theatrical innovation with vital installation - KGNUon January 30, 2026 at 10:41 pm
“Yes &…” at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art fuses theatrical innovation with vital installation KGNU
- Restored Tiffany window from church fire centerpiece for Akron Art Museum exhibition - News 5 Cleveland WEWSon January 30, 2026 at 10:28 pm
Restored Tiffany window from church fire centerpiece for Akron Art Museum exhibition News 5 Cleveland WEWS
- Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan to Speak at The Museum at Warm Springs - MyCentralOregon.comon January 30, 2026 at 10:23 pm
Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan to Speak at The Museum at Warm Springs MyCentralOregon.com
- Core Sound Waterfowl Museum closed Jan. 31–Feb. 1 as winter weather hits - WCTIon January 30, 2026 at 10:19 pm
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum closed Jan. 31–Feb. 1 as winter weather hits WCTI
- Mobile Carnival Museum undergoes $1.5 million renovations - The Bama Buzzon January 30, 2026 at 10:06 pm
Mobile Carnival Museum undergoes $1.5 million renovations The Bama Buzz
- USA Today ranks history museum No. 4 - Cleveland Jewish Newson January 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
USA Today ranks history museum No. 4 Cleveland Jewish News
- Hildebran museum floods after pipe bursts during cold weather - WSOC TVon January 30, 2026 at 9:59 pm
Hildebran museum floods after pipe bursts during cold weather WSOC TV
- OSHA looking into possible air contaminant exposure at Museum of Aviation - Macon Telegraphon January 30, 2026 at 9:58 pm
OSHA looking into possible air contaminant exposure at Museum of Aviation Macon Telegraph
- Missouri Museum Up For National Honor - Missourineton January 30, 2026 at 9:08 pm
Missouri Museum Up For National Honor Missourinet
- Street Prophets Friday: The Archaeological Museum in Biskupin, Poland (Part III) - Daily Koson January 30, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Street Prophets Friday: The Archaeological Museum in Biskupin, Poland (Part III) Daily Kos
- Millicent Rogers Museum Announces 24th Annual Miniatures Show, Sale Preview Event Feb. 6 - Los Alamos Daily Poston January 30, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Millicent Rogers Museum Announces 24th Annual Miniatures Show, Sale Preview Event Feb. 6 Los Alamos Daily Post
- Museum celebrates Bessie Coleman’s impact on aviation history - CW33.comon January 30, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Museum celebrates Bessie Coleman’s impact on aviation history CW33.com
- CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM TO HOST A FUNDRAISER EVENT - KESQon January 30, 2026 at 8:49 pm
CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM TO HOST A FUNDRAISER EVENT KESQ
- Creative fun for all ages at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho's Community Day - Idaho State Journalon January 30, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Creative fun for all ages at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho's Community Day Idaho State Journal
- Nicolaysen Art Museum announces NIC Fest 2026 - Oil City Newson January 30, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Nicolaysen Art Museum announces NIC Fest 2026 Oil City News
- Mobile Museum of Art opens trio of exhibits ranging from 1930s Europe, contemporary South Alabama - WKRGon January 30, 2026 at 8:34 pm
Mobile Museum of Art opens trio of exhibits ranging from 1930s Europe, contemporary South Alabama WKRG
- Doo-Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood offers nostalgic dive into '50s and '60s music culture - New Jersey 101.5on January 30, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Doo-Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood offers nostalgic dive into '50s and '60s music culture New Jersey 101.5
- Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn Eagleon January 30, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Eagle
- VOA Museum's journalism series returns in February - WVXUon January 30, 2026 at 8:19 pm
VOA Museum's journalism series returns in February WVXU
- Exterior for new Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin nearly complete - Milwaukee Journal Sentinelon January 30, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Exterior for new Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin nearly complete Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- L.A. museums and cultural hubs go dark in solidarity with anti-ICE 'National Shutdown' protests - Los Angeles Timeson January 30, 2026 at 8:11 pm
L.A. museums and cultural hubs go dark in solidarity with anti-ICE 'National Shutdown' protests Los Angeles Times
- News - Seahawks flag flown in Kuwait to be donated to WA National Guard Museum - DVIDSon January 30, 2026 at 7:48 pm
News - Seahawks flag flown in Kuwait to be donated to WA National Guard Museum DVIDS
- The Great Pronghorn Massacre: Wind Wipes Out Herd Of Museum's Pronghorn Statues - Cowboy State Dailyon January 30, 2026 at 7:39 pm
The Great Pronghorn Massacre: Wind Wipes Out Herd Of Museum's Pronghorn Statues Cowboy State Daily
- D-Day VR Museum On Steam Is An Entertaining Educational Exhibition - UploadVRon January 30, 2026 at 7:29 pm
D-Day VR Museum On Steam Is An Entertaining Educational Exhibition UploadVR
