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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
- Researching the provenance of the V&A’s Ethiopian objects
by Molly Judd on January 14, 2026 at 11:10 amThe 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.
- Making a Memory Box: Ciara Neufeldt and Dementia-Friendly Workshopsby Jessica Insley on January 6, 2026 at 11:52 am
By: Jessica Insley, Curator of the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection Adobe Creative Residency Programme Supporting the work of contemporary artists has always been integral to the mission of the V&A: to champion creativity and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. Since 1869—when the V&A’s first Director Henry Cole offered an onsite studio to the pioneering... The post Making a Memory Box: Ciara Neufeldt and Dementia-Friendly Workshops appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Pet portraits at the V&A: 6 objectsby Fintan McBride on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The act of keeping pets is a long-standing tradition rooted in the usefulness of animals like dogs and cats for human survival. Over centuries, it developed into a treasured companionship. This bond can be found... The post Pet portraits at the V&A: 6 objects appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Open Call: Apply to the Immersive Design Courseby Marc Barto on January 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
Are you aged 18–26 and interested in using 3D design to tell stories in virtual spaces? The V&A invites you to take part in a free Immersive Design course. The post Open Call: Apply to the Immersive Design Course appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Provenance Research in the Gilbert Collectionby Isabella Warnham on January 5, 2026 at 10:41 am
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection has been housed at the V&A since 2008. The Gilberts began collecting in the 1960s, and Arthur continued to do so until his death in 2001. As a private... The post Provenance Research in the Gilbert Collection appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A East Youth Collective Redefining Access: Taking up Spaceby Fazela Khatun on December 18, 2025 at 11:40 am
Written 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.
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- Meridian Museum of Art receives $7,000 donation from Earnest Workers Circle, King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation - meridianstar.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Meridian Museum of Art receives $7,000 donation from Earnest Workers Circle, King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation meridianstar.com
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center CEO Mulrooney retiring - westfaironline.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Stamford Museum & Nature Center CEO Mulrooney retiring westfaironline.com
- Schoolhouse Children's Museum hosts costume parade for sensory-friendly Family Fun Day - cbs12.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Schoolhouse Children's Museum hosts costume parade for sensory-friendly Family Fun Day cbs12.com
- Schoolhouse Children's Museum hosts costume parade for sensory-friendly Family Fun Day - cbs12.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Schoolhouse Children's Museum hosts costume parade for sensory-friendly Family Fun Day cbs12.com
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - abcnews4.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum abcnews4.com
- TONIGHT: Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Winter Lecture Series–Chesapeake Bound! - eyeonannapolis.neton January 22, 2026 at 3:13 pm
TONIGHT: Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Winter Lecture Series–Chesapeake Bound! eyeonannapolis.net
- A Labor Law Roadmap for Museum Leaders Facing Unionization - JD Supraon January 22, 2026 at 3:10 pm
A Labor Law Roadmap for Museum Leaders Facing Unionization JD Supra
- Tennessee Commandery makes donation to Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion - thewynneprogress.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:10 pm
Tennessee Commandery makes donation to Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion thewynneprogress.com
- Owl Moon at Genesee Country Village & Museum - 13wham.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Owl Moon at Genesee Country Village & Museum 13wham.com
- Barn Quilt Community Art project launches at Trails & Rails Museum - centralnebraskatoday.comon January 22, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Barn Quilt Community Art project launches at Trails & Rails Museum centralnebraskatoday.com
- ‘Looking Back Toward the Future’ - source.washu.eduon January 22, 2026 at 3:01 pm
‘Looking Back Toward the Future’ source.washu.edu
- Inside National Air and Space Museum's Plane Restoration Hangar - Business Insideron January 22, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Inside National Air and Space Museum's Plane Restoration Hangar Business Insider
- Pizza Putt returns to Children’s Museum of Wilmington for one-night fundraising event - wwaytv3.comon January 22, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Pizza Putt returns to Children’s Museum of Wilmington for one-night fundraising event wwaytv3.com
- Museum season is here: The best exhibits to see in Portland and beyond - oregonlive.comon January 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Museum season is here: The best exhibits to see in Portland and beyond oregonlive.com
- The Paley Museum Launches 45 Years of Pac-Man Exhibit - Bleeding Cool Newson January 22, 2026 at 1:17 pm
The Paley Museum Launches 45 Years of Pac-Man Exhibit Bleeding Cool News
- Krewe de Riviere to visit NELA Children’s Museum for Mardi Gras party - knoe.comon January 22, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Krewe de Riviere to visit NELA Children’s Museum for Mardi Gras party knoe.com
- ‘I Didn’t Want His Life to Disappear’: Mt. Kisco Woman Donates Exiled Opera Singer’s Personal Archive to Holocaust Museum - theexaminernews.comon January 22, 2026 at 1:08 pm
‘I Didn’t Want His Life to Disappear’: Mt. Kisco Woman Donates Exiled Opera Singer’s Personal Archive to Holocaust Museum theexaminernews.com
- Dishman Art Museum exhibit draws on immigrant voices - beaumontenterprise.comon January 22, 2026 at 1:04 pm
Dishman Art Museum exhibit draws on immigrant voices beaumontenterprise.com
- Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses - brooklynmuseum.orgon January 22, 2026 at 12:02 pm
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses brooklynmuseum.org
- Creative crafts at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass - fox11online.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:56 am
Creative crafts at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass fox11online.com
- New Martin Museum art shows span varieties of scales, techniques - wacotrib.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:51 am
New Martin Museum art shows span varieties of scales, techniques wacotrib.com
- Children’s Museum offers free admission on Valentine’s Day - spmetrowire.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:41 am
Children’s Museum offers free admission on Valentine’s Day spmetrowire.com
- Spreading the Word, from July 4, 1776, to Today - National Reviewon January 22, 2026 at 11:30 am
Spreading the Word, from July 4, 1776, to Today National Review
- Students dive into Ancient Egypt in Mequon - gmtoday.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:30 am
Students dive into Ancient Egypt in Mequon gmtoday.com
- Take a nostalgic virtual tour of Columbus' old COSI museum - Axioson January 22, 2026 at 11:21 am
Take a nostalgic virtual tour of Columbus' old COSI museum Axios
- Award-Winning Documentary ‘Seeds’ Screens at Billings Farm & Museum - ourherald.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:18 am
Award-Winning Documentary ‘Seeds’ Screens at Billings Farm & Museum ourherald.com
- Henry Sheldon Museum hosts Community Tempestry Project - middleburycampus.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:02 am
Henry Sheldon Museum hosts Community Tempestry Project middleburycampus.com
- The Brooklyn Museum of Art Will Host a Major Iris van Herpen Exhibition in May - Vogueon January 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Brooklyn Museum of Art Will Host a Major Iris van Herpen Exhibition in May Vogue
- Children’s Museum of Rock County: Construction continues, opening expected in fall 2026 - wmtv15news.comon January 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
Children’s Museum of Rock County: Construction continues, opening expected in fall 2026 wmtv15news.com
- Thoughts on Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, our history | OPINION - amarillo.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:46 am
Thoughts on Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, our history | OPINION amarillo.com
- herzog & de meuron-designed memphis art museum takes shape ahead of 2026 opening - Designboomon January 22, 2026 at 10:25 am
herzog & de meuron-designed memphis art museum takes shape ahead of 2026 opening Designboom
- Explore the Smithsonian’s larger than life whale bone collection - wtop.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:21 am
Explore the Smithsonian’s larger than life whale bone collection wtop.com
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center CEO retires after more than 20 years - stamfordadvocate.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:11 am
Stamford Museum & Nature Center CEO retires after more than 20 years stamfordadvocate.com
- OAC grant supports programming at Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum - coshoctontribune.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:10 am
OAC grant supports programming at Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum coshoctontribune.com
- Miners Hall Museum to Participate in “History Makers: The Future is Now” Initiative - sentineltimes.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:07 am
Miners Hall Museum to Participate in “History Makers: The Future is Now” Initiative sentineltimes.com
- Galena Mining & Historical Museum to Resume Hours - sentineltimes.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:07 am
Galena Mining & Historical Museum to Resume Hours sentineltimes.com
- Yo, Philly! There’s no need to move the Rocky statue - inquirer.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Yo, Philly! There’s no need to move the Rocky statue inquirer.com
- Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum offers free Sunday admission to county residents - yourohionews.comon January 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum offers free Sunday admission to county residents yourohionews.com
- Artist Jan Tichy plans to plunge MSU's Broad Art Museum into darkness - WKARon January 22, 2026 at 9:46 am
Artist Jan Tichy plans to plunge MSU's Broad Art Museum into darkness WKAR
- Netflix Unveils Adaptation of Orhan Pamuk's 'The Museum of Innocence' - Varietyon January 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Netflix Unveils Adaptation of Orhan Pamuk's 'The Museum of Innocence' Variety
- A Major Berlin Museum Ushers in a New Era With a Starry Gala and Revamped Patrons Circle - Artnet Newson January 22, 2026 at 8:34 am
A Major Berlin Museum Ushers in a New Era With a Starry Gala and Revamped Patrons Circle Artnet News
- Robin Peckham Appointed to Helm JD Museum in Shenzhen - ArtAsiaPacificon January 22, 2026 at 8:06 am
Robin Peckham Appointed to Helm JD Museum in Shenzhen ArtAsiaPacific
- Rebuilding A Legacy: Global donations heal The Bunny Museum - pasadenaweekly.comon January 22, 2026 at 8:00 am
Rebuilding A Legacy: Global donations heal The Bunny Museum pasadenaweekly.com
- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum recognized by USA Today - weirtondailytimes.comon January 22, 2026 at 7:43 am
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum recognized by USA Today weirtondailytimes.com
- ‘Thunderheart’ comes to Movie Night at the Museum - dailyinterlake.comon January 22, 2026 at 7:04 am
‘Thunderheart’ comes to Movie Night at the Museum dailyinterlake.com
- Walker promoted to operations manager at Owensboro Museum of Fine Art - owensborotimes.comon January 22, 2026 at 6:17 am
Walker promoted to operations manager at Owensboro Museum of Fine Art owensborotimes.com
- Museum to host Civil War presentation on ‘The Boys of Camp Calhoun’ - owensborotimes.comon January 22, 2026 at 6:17 am
Museum to host Civil War presentation on ‘The Boys of Camp Calhoun’ owensborotimes.com
- Museum News - messenger-inquirer.comon January 22, 2026 at 6:15 am
Museum News messenger-inquirer.com
- Museum lectures to spotlight shipwrecks, prehistoric era and more - keysnews.comon January 22, 2026 at 5:00 am
Museum lectures to spotlight shipwrecks, prehistoric era and more keysnews.com
- Rock history on film, Museum of Neon Art, create your own custom sneakers - Spectrum Newson January 22, 2026 at 4:30 am
Rock history on film, Museum of Neon Art, create your own custom sneakers Spectrum News
