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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- The most complete map of a brain is unveiled todayby Roger Highfield on April 9, 2025 at 3:01 pm
Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on the latest milestone in what is billed as the most complicated neuroscience experiment ever. The post The most complete map of a brain is unveiled today appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum if you love spaceby Science Museum on April 4, 2025 at 8:36 am
Follow this space trail and go on a journey of exploration and discovery around the Science Museum. The post Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum if you love space appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Against the clock: behind the scenes digitising timepieces and objects of horologyby Guest authors on March 30, 2025 at 8:00 am
With the clocks due to change, we asked our photography team to share how they photographed the stunning timepieces in The Clockmakers' Museum at the Science Museum. Lead photographer Isidora Bojovic Bell shares how the team documented the oldest clock and watch collection in the world. The post Against the clock: behind the scenes digitising timepieces and objects of horology appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Versailles: Science and Splendour trail by Laura Nebout on March 10, 2025 at 12:32 pm
Explore some fascinating objects and stories in our galleries in this trail inspired by our exhibition ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ The post Versailles: Science and Splendour trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Émilie Du Châtelet: the scientific trailblazer who turned heads in Versaillesby Roger Highfield on February 13, 2025 at 2:27 pm
To celebrate our Versailles exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield discusses the reevaluation of Émilie Du Châtelet’s crucial contribution to modern science. The post Émilie Du Châtelet: the scientific trailblazer who turned heads in Versailles appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Giving voice to cancer patients on World Cancer Day by Katie Dabin on February 4, 2025 at 9:55 am
To mark World Cancer Day, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin caught up with artist Katharine Dowson whose sculptural artwork Silent Stories, that shines a light on the lives of people impacted by cancer, is now on display in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries. The post Giving voice to cancer patients on World Cancer Day appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- What awaits us in 2025?by Roger Highfield on December 27, 2024 at 9:00 am
Roger Highfield, Science Director, gazes into his crystal ball to glimpse the experiments, projects and innovations that will make headlines in the coming year. The post What awaits us in 2025? appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Ten of the best snow and ice levels in video games by Guest authors on December 19, 2024 at 8:50 am
To celebrate the winter season, we've chosen the top ten cold worlds from gaming history. Brrrr! The post Ten of the best snow and ice levels in video games appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Movements and maps – the French quest for longitudeby Richard Dunn on December 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
Curator Richard Dunn takes a closer look at a sea clock on display in Versailles: Science and Splendour, and explores French contributions to the development and use of a game-changing navigational innovation. The post Movements and maps – the French quest for longitude appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- A visionary innovation: Harold Ridley and the first intra-ocular surgeryby Selina Hurley on November 29, 2024 at 9:00 am
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first intra-ocular surgery, Curator Selina Hurley takes a look at the history of the medical procedure and its pioneering inventor Harold Ridley. The post A visionary innovation: Harold Ridley and the first intra-ocular surgery appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Walpurgis Night, the Witches’ Sabbath and the First of Mayby Georgia Mavroeidakou on April 17, 2025 at 11:52 am
Walpurgisnacht, also known as Walpurgis Night, Saint Walpurgis Night and Saint Walpurga’s Eve, is a celebration that takes place every year on the night of April 30 and into the early morning of May 1.... The post Walpurgis Night, the Witches’ Sabbath and the First of May appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Friday Late: Is This For Real?by Carrie Chan on April 16, 2025 at 11:55 am
We live in a world where what we think of as our reality is constantly shifting, being contested and reimagined. Versions of narratives are increasingly shaped by data through our smartphones, AI and social media.... The post Friday Late: Is This For Real? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- ‘Do I belong here?’ How the V&A helps organisations think differently about their workplace cultureby Ian Ellard on April 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm
Museums are temples of belonging. For one thing, they attempt to define it. Imagine a vase. It’s huge. It’s made of majolica – tin-glazed pottery – and it’s adorned with Bacchuses, leering in 3D. Does it belong in the ceramics section? The sculpture section? Maybe the European art section? Classicism?Who should look after it? Which other objects belong alongside it?But museums are also defined by belonging. What belongs in the V&A and what in the Wallace Collection? What at MOMA in the US or the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg? What belongs in the UK and what in Ghana? The V&A looks after... The post ‘Do I belong here?’ How the V&A helps organisations think differently about their workplace culture appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Announcing our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2024/25 winners!by V&A Innovate Team on April 10, 2025 at 3:47 pm
On Tuesday 18 March, the top 10 finalist teams from across the country journeyed to the V&A South Kensington for 2024 – 25 V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge Pitching and Awards Day. There was a lot of excitement in the air as students took part in creative workshops with artists and designers, saw their finalist entries on display at the museum, and bravely stood up in front of a full auditorium to pitch their finalist design ideas to a panel of our industry judges. This year’s fantastic judging panel included: · Dr Helen Charman, Director of Young V&A, Learning and... The post Announcing our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2024/25 winners! appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Cataloguing the V&A Wedgwood Collection Archiveby Randeep Atwal on April 9, 2025 at 2:12 pm
I joined the V&A Wedgwood Collection in November 2021 as an Archives Assistant with the main aim of cataloguing the archive collection and making these records available online. The Archives Assistant role at V&A Wedgwood... The post Cataloguing the V&A Wedgwood Collection Archive appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The evolution of NVAP: how we filmed over 400 theatre performancesby Lynn Wood on April 8, 2025 at 8:29 pm
NVAP Viewing Station, Theatre Museum, Covent Garden, Summer 2003 In 1992 the very first production was recorded for the National Video Archive of Performance – known generally as NVAP. With over 400 high-quality live performance... The post The evolution of NVAP: how we filmed over 400 theatre performances appeared first on V&A Blog.
- What can we find out when objects talk to us?by Hebe Halstead on April 7, 2025 at 9:14 am
The V&A’s Medieval and Renaissance Galleries are home to four 13th-century wooden columns that are currently the focus of an exciting conservation project using acoustic emission monitoring. This work is being done by the V&A’s... The post What can we find out when objects talk to us? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Meet the cast: Henry Cole’s quest for reproductions in France and Germany, 1863by Stuart Moss on April 1, 2025 at 1:05 pm
From monumental yet intricate copies of medieval tombs to the soaring parts of the plaster cast of Trajan’s column, the objects displayed within the famous Cast Courts are some of the most impressive pieces on... The post Meet the cast: Henry Cole’s quest for reproductions in France and Germany, 1863 appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Meet the artists amplifying east London’s lost soundsby Ben Selig on March 28, 2025 at 11:42 am
The artists and engineers using sound to reimagine our environment and the histories that shape it The post Meet the artists amplifying east London’s lost sounds appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Meet the Boychukists: Ukrainian Modernism at the V&Aby Ada Wordsworth on March 24, 2025 at 9:39 am
Following centuries of repression of Ukrainian culture under Russian Tsarist rules, the early years of the Soviet Union were a time of artistic flourishing in Ukraine (as exemplified at the Royal Academy’s Ukrainian Modernism exhibition last year). The post Meet the Boychukists: Ukrainian Modernism at the V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- Norwich Castle museum work delay 'causing financial pressure' - BBCon April 20, 2025 at 5:12 am
Norwich Castle museum work delay 'causing financial pressure' BBC
- Richland's Reach Museum hosts Earth Day with wildlife and history exhibits - Nonstop Local Newson April 20, 2025 at 5:01 am
Richland's Reach Museum hosts Earth Day with wildlife and history exhibits Nonstop Local News
- Harvard Art Museums’ new show is ‘Drawn to Earth’ - Cambridge Dayon April 20, 2025 at 4:40 am
Harvard Art Museums’ new show is ‘Drawn to Earth’ Cambridge Day
- N.C. Transportation Museum gears up for Tractors and Trains - Salisbury Poston April 20, 2025 at 4:02 am
N.C. Transportation Museum gears up for Tractors and Trains Salisbury Post
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- Photos: Traditional Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Flagler Museum - Palm Beach Daily Newson April 20, 2025 at 12:32 am
Photos: Traditional Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Flagler Museum Palm Beach Daily News
- 'Let's Move!': Earth Day scavenger hunt hosted at Madison Children's Museum - WKOWon April 20, 2025 at 12:15 am
'Let's Move!': Earth Day scavenger hunt hosted at Madison Children's Museum WKOW
- 'Movies on the Mountain': Vulcan Park kicks off film series event - WVTMon April 20, 2025 at 12:11 am
'Movies on the Mountain': Vulcan Park kicks off film series event WVTM
- Mini tanks battle at Mounted Warrior Museum - The Killeen Daily Heraldon April 20, 2025 at 12:06 am
Mini tanks battle at Mounted Warrior Museum The Killeen Daily Herald
- Chimayo exhibit opens at New Mexico History Museum - KOATon April 19, 2025 at 11:56 pm
Chimayo exhibit opens at New Mexico History Museum KOAT
- Hermosa Valley school trip to Museum of Tolerance becomes unplanned ‘learning moment’ - easyreadernews.comon April 19, 2025 at 11:46 pm
Hermosa Valley school trip to Museum of Tolerance becomes unplanned ‘learning moment’ easyreadernews.com
- The Museum of Science and Technology hosted inaugural Earth Day Festival in Syracuse - WSTMon April 19, 2025 at 11:32 pm
The Museum of Science and Technology hosted inaugural Earth Day Festival in Syracuse WSTM
- Santa Maria Natural History Museum gears up for Earth Day Celebration honoring pollinators - Lompoc Recordon April 19, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Santa Maria Natural History Museum gears up for Earth Day Celebration honoring pollinators Lompoc Record
- Darkstar and NASA's X-38 Viewing Extended through April 25 by Popular Demand at The Palm Springs Air Museum - PR Newswireon April 19, 2025 at 11:24 pm
Darkstar and NASA's X-38 Viewing Extended through April 25 by Popular Demand at The Palm Springs Air Museum PR Newswire
- Eldred WWII Museum will host interactive evening on Saturday April 26 - the wellsville sunon April 19, 2025 at 10:23 pm
Eldred WWII Museum will host interactive evening on Saturday April 26 the wellsville sun
- Photos: Backstreet Cultural Museum celebrates their expansion to the second floor - NOLA.comon April 19, 2025 at 10:17 pm
Photos: Backstreet Cultural Museum celebrates their expansion to the second floor NOLA.com
- Easter bunny delights kids at Reading Public Museum with festive activities and photos - WFMZ.comon April 19, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Easter bunny delights kids at Reading Public Museum with festive activities and photos WFMZ.com
- High Desert Museum unveils new play area for children - Central Oregon Dailyon April 19, 2025 at 8:40 pm
High Desert Museum unveils new play area for children Central Oregon Daily
- Manitowoc Area Museums Gearing Up for Annual Member Swap Weekend - Seehafer Newson April 19, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Manitowoc Area Museums Gearing Up for Annual Member Swap Weekend Seehafer News
- Philadelphia museum unveils largest exhibit of Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries - Inquirer.comon April 19, 2025 at 7:45 pm
Philadelphia museum unveils largest exhibit of Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries Inquirer.com
- Cook County Historical Society names new leadership for museum, gallery - WTIPon April 19, 2025 at 7:05 pm
Cook County Historical Society names new leadership for museum, gallery WTIP
- 5K run in Douglas benefits Border Air Museum - Sierra Vista Heraldon April 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm
5K run in Douglas benefits Border Air Museum Sierra Vista Herald
- Dallas Museum of Art acquires seven works at Dallas Art Fair - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthon April 19, 2025 at 6:52 pm
Dallas Museum of Art acquires seven works at Dallas Art Fair NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- The Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian hosts its annual Bunnies and Butterflies event - WTOKon April 19, 2025 at 6:43 pm
The Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian hosts its annual Bunnies and Butterflies event WTOK
- 150 volunteer hours spent cleaning vandalized museum - NEWS10 ABCon April 19, 2025 at 6:08 pm
150 volunteer hours spent cleaning vandalized museum NEWS10 ABC
- At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars - 90.5 WESAon April 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm
At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars 90.5 WESA
- Museum vandalism update - NEWS10 ABCon April 19, 2025 at 5:58 pm
Museum vandalism update NEWS10 ABC
- Air Force Museum offering summer programs - Fairborn Daily Heraldon April 19, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Air Force Museum offering summer programs Fairborn Daily Herald
- Here are 15 cool things you can see at the Fayetteville History Museum - The Fayetteville Observeron April 19, 2025 at 5:10 pm
Here are 15 cool things you can see at the Fayetteville History Museum The Fayetteville Observer
- Review | America knew it needed public housing but designed the system to fail - The Washington Poston April 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Review | America knew it needed public housing but designed the system to fail The Washington Post
- Glidden Homestead receives four museum association awards - Shaw Localon April 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Glidden Homestead receives four museum association awards Shaw Local
- HISTORY: Spring at the museum and hidden mysteries - Montrose Daily Presson April 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
HISTORY: Spring at the museum and hidden mysteries Montrose Daily Press
- Local high school art featured in museum’s ‘Vive La France’ exhibit - The Victoria Advocateon April 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Local high school art featured in museum’s ‘Vive La France’ exhibit The Victoria Advocate
- Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum History Conference returns to cover Wyoming and WWII - Sheridan Mediaon April 19, 2025 at 3:53 pm
Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum History Conference returns to cover Wyoming and WWII Sheridan Media
- COVID-19, 5 years later: Aquarium, museum, libraries find a new normal - Monterey Heraldon April 19, 2025 at 3:44 pm
COVID-19, 5 years later: Aquarium, museum, libraries find a new normal Monterey Herald
- Cleveland Museum of Art agrees to transfer statue to Libya - Spectrum News 13on April 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Cleveland Museum of Art agrees to transfer statue to Libya Spectrum News 13
- Kent Monkman Reverses the Gaze in New Denver Art Museum Exhibit - Westwordon April 19, 2025 at 3:16 pm
Kent Monkman Reverses the Gaze in New Denver Art Museum Exhibit Westword
- Iran to establish national museum for traditional bread - Tehran Timeson April 19, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Iran to establish national museum for traditional bread Tehran Times
- Rehoboth Art League to host day trip to the Winterthur Museum and Garden - CoastTVon April 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Rehoboth Art League to host day trip to the Winterthur Museum and Garden CoastTV
- How to support the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum - News On 6on April 19, 2025 at 2:55 pm
How to support the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum News On 6
- "Story People" @ Crocker Art Museum, 7am - CBS Newson April 19, 2025 at 2:50 pm
"Story People" @ Crocker Art Museum, 7am CBS News
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum keeps history easily accessible for all to learn from - kswo.comon April 19, 2025 at 2:42 pm
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum keeps history easily accessible for all to learn from kswo.com
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum keeps history easily accessible for all to learn from - kswo.comon April 19, 2025 at 2:41 pm
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum keeps history easily accessible for all to learn from kswo.com
- Open-air museum of Ukrainian culture and life burned down in Canada - Euromaidan Presson April 19, 2025 at 2:35 pm
Open-air museum of Ukrainian culture and life burned down in Canada Euromaidan Press
- Annapolis Maritime Museum Launches Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff to Combat Invasive Species - Eye On Annapolison April 19, 2025 at 2:18 pm
Annapolis Maritime Museum Launches Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff to Combat Invasive Species Eye On Annapolis
- Western Maine Play Museum’s Speakeasy Fundraiser Raises $10,000 - Daily Bulldogon April 19, 2025 at 2:16 pm
Western Maine Play Museum’s Speakeasy Fundraiser Raises $10,000 Daily Bulldog
- Outdoor Classroom Opens for the Season at Children's Museum - WENYon April 19, 2025 at 2:07 pm
Outdoor Classroom Opens for the Season at Children's Museum WENY
- On Tap & Uncorked tasting event coming to Muskegon Museum of Art - Grand Haven Tribuneon April 19, 2025 at 1:56 pm
On Tap & Uncorked tasting event coming to Muskegon Museum of Art Grand Haven Tribune
- The Blogs: Museum Collections – for War, and for Hope - The Times of Israelon April 19, 2025 at 1:53 pm
The Blogs: Museum Collections – for War, and for Hope The Times of Israel
- The Neill-Cochran House Museum hosts Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama, see photos - Austin American-Statesmanon April 19, 2025 at 1:03 pm
The Neill-Cochran House Museum hosts Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama, see photos Austin American-Statesman
The lastest news from the Portable Antiquities Scheme All the news from around the regions of the Scheme
- European Association of Archaeologists meeting 2024 session 15 call for papers!by The Portable Antiquities Scheme on April 20, 2025 at 6:03 am
Call for papers for MeRit session at EAA 2024
- PAS Rebuild Project Updateby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on February 11, 2025 at 2:50 pm
Phase 1 of the Rebuild Project is well underway, find out more.
- Help us redesign the PAS websiteby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on December 13, 2024 at 4:24 pm
An update from the PAS Rebuild Project and an invitation to get involved.
- PAS database workshopby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on November 11, 2024 at 4:21 pm
PAS is looking for 6 volunteers each from among FLOs, Finders and Researchers (total 18), to help us with the design for the PAS rebuild in a 90-minute workshop hosted in the week between Monday the 25th of November and Friday the 29th.
- Who are the Middling Sort?by The Portable Antiquities Scheme on June 24, 2024 at 9:13 am
On 0 June, ‘Middling Culture’ – an AHRC-funded project to investigate ‘the cultural lives of the middling sort’ in Elizabethan and Jacobean England ‘1560-1660’ launched its ‘immersive game’ and ‘online exhibition’ at a public symposium in Stratford-upon-Avon
