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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- Complacency, Convenience, Confidence: The History of Vaccine Hesitancyby Imogen Clarke on February 24, 2021 at 10:49 am
Curator Imogen Clarke looks back at the history of vaccine hesitancy through items in the Science Museum Group Collection. The post Complacency, Convenience, Confidence: The History of Vaccine Hesitancy appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- James Watt, office equipment and high-street fashionby Guest authors on January 30, 2021 at 6:00 am
On the anniversary of James Watt’s birth, volunteer Nick Gudde examines Watt’s impact on business and buttons. Recent research has added to our understanding of Watt’s life and work, find out more via our Open For All blog series. The post James Watt, office equipment and high-street fashion appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- For Science: A space of rest and reflectionby Katy Barrett on January 16, 2021 at 6:00 am
Curators Katy Barrett and Sarah Bond explore the connections between Jenny Holzer’s For Science and Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries for which it was commissioned. The post For Science: A space of rest and reflection appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Marguerite Perey and the element Franciumby Guest authors on January 7, 2021 at 6:00 am
Science Museum volunteer Dr. Robin Hiley explores the story of Marguerite Perey, the chemist who discovered the element Francium and was the first woman to be elected to the prestigious French Académie des Sciences. The post Marguerite Perey and the element Francium appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Light-based quantum computer takes minutes to do a 2.5-billion-year taskby Roger Highfield on January 4, 2021 at 1:59 pm
Roger Highfield, Science Director, discusses the latest milestone in quantum computing with Prof Chao-Yang Lu. The post Light-based quantum computer takes minutes to do a 2.5-billion-year task appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Illuminating artby Katy Barrett on December 30, 2020 at 6:30 am
Curator Dr. Katy Barrett reflects on the vibrant work of British artist Chila Burman, whose art has given light in a time of darkness and highlights the importance of Indian traditions within British identity. The post Illuminating art appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Science Museum Book Club: Real Lifeby Science Museum on December 15, 2020 at 4:50 pm
Lockdown 2020 has changed our lives in innumerable ways including spending more time at home, and for some, more time to read. The post Science Museum Book Club: Real Life appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- One World in Spaceby Doug Millard on December 2, 2020 at 6:00 am
Curator Doug Millard looks at how our exploration of space is a truly international affair. The post One World in Space appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Making Antarctica 3D: Q&A with Jonny Keelingby Science Museum on December 1, 2020 at 10:55 am
To celebrate World Antarctica Day, we spoke to Producer of BBC Earth’s Antarctica 3D, Jonny Keeling, about what it was like to film in the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth for the giant screen. The post Making Antarctica 3D: Q&A with Jonny Keeling appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- How to reach the moon in 7 stepsby Heather Bennett on November 23, 2020 at 12:58 pm
Assistant Curator Heather Bennett gives us an introduction to one of the latest additions to the Space Technology collection. The post How to reach the moon in 7 steps appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- #LetsMakeWednesdays – Curiously ceramic sensory journey!by Kat Box on February 24, 2021 at 9:30 am
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- Pandemic Objects: Family Portraitby Brendan Cormier on February 17, 2021 at 5:15 pm
There’s has been a markedly new focus and emotional charge to the idea of family over the past year. Either separated from loved ones tethered only by video calls and chat groups or squeezed into... The post Pandemic Objects: Family Portrait appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Dr Martens dips toe into new marketby Katy Canales on February 15, 2021 at 8:05 am
In February 2021 Dr Martens will take the plunge and float on the stock market at £3.5bn. This step will usher in a new era for the company, which has had a meteoric journey since it launched over 60 years ago. The post Dr Martens dips toe into new market appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Broken isn’t bad: activities for families with Bridget Harveyby Francesca Chinnery and Chinami Sakai on February 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm
What do you do when one of your favourite belongings – a mug, a jumper, or a toy – breaks? Before you reach for the bin, can you think about how you might fix your... The post Broken isn’t bad: activities for families with Bridget Harvey appeared first on V&A Blog.
- In conversation with Ruo-Hsin Wu, V&A Illustration Awards Student Shortlist 2020by Caroline Penn on February 12, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Congratulations on being one of the 5 shortlisted students at the V&A Illustration Awards 2020! How did it feel when you got the news? Thank you. This work means a lot to me. I’m so... The post In conversation with Ruo-Hsin Wu, V&A Illustration Awards Student Shortlist 2020 appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Pandemic Objects: Instant Noodlesby Isolde Nicolaysen on February 11, 2021 at 11:04 am
Image: Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Noodle Museum, Yokohama, Japan (credit: chee hong/Flickr cc by 2.0) In March 2020, as the rest of London was stocking up on dried pasta and flour, causing empty shelves across... The post Pandemic Objects: Instant Noodles appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Meet the artists behind the V&A’s new limited edition printsby Elizabeth Lovatt on February 10, 2021 at 12:26 pm
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- V&A Illustration Awards – In conversation with Laura Winstone (Student Shortlist 2020)by Rebecca Law on February 9, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Laura Winstone’s joyful and kaleidoscopic collages began with a visit to the Delft Museum in Holland and later took inspiration from the collections of many British museums including the V&A. The Catmolean Museum by Laura... The post V&A Illustration Awards – In conversation with Laura Winstone (Student Shortlist 2020) appeared first on V&A Blog.
- An Insight into Handmade Paper Peepshows…by Shijia Yu on February 9, 2021 at 9:33 am
After working on the Gestetner Collection of paper peepshows at the National Art Library for three years, I find the group of handmade works most intriguing. They all date to the nineteenth century and cover... The post An Insight into Handmade Paper Peepshows… appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Fragmented Illuminationsby Catherine Yvard on February 8, 2021 at 9:21 am
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- River of Time Museum on path to accreditation - Fountain Hills Timeson February 25, 2021 at 7:00 am
River of Time Museum on path to accreditation Fountain Hills Times
- National Shell Museum presents virtual H20 lecture programs - Florida Weeklyon February 25, 2021 at 6:03 am
National Shell Museum presents virtual H20 lecture programs Florida Weekly
- An Inside Look at How Museums Use—and Misuse—Corporate Consultants to Solve Their Biggest Problems - artnet Newson February 25, 2021 at 6:00 am
An Inside Look at How Museums Use—and Misuse—Corporate Consultants to Solve Their Biggest Problems artnet News
- Seattle Art Museum gets major gift: A prized modern-art collection estimated at $400 million - Seattle Timeson February 25, 2021 at 6:00 am
Seattle Art Museum gets major gift: A prized modern-art collection estimated at $400 million Seattle Times
- Seeking a new home: Kingman Museum searches for a new location for its collection - Concentrateon February 25, 2021 at 5:03 am
Seeking a new home: Kingman Museum searches for a new location for its collection Concentrate
- Naples Military Museum plans name change, expansion, partnerships - Florida Weeklyon February 25, 2021 at 5:03 am
Naples Military Museum plans name change, expansion, partnerships Florida Weekly
- WWII Museum joins trail of history across state - Brunswick Newson February 25, 2021 at 5:00 am
WWII Museum joins trail of history across state Brunswick News
- ECU graduate students visit NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort - Carolinacoastonlineon February 25, 2021 at 5:00 am
ECU graduate students visit NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort Carolinacoastonline
- Middle Township Middle School students tour new Harriet Tubman Museum virtually - Press of Atlantic Cityon February 25, 2021 at 5:00 am
Middle Township Middle School students tour new Harriet Tubman Museum virtually Press of Atlantic City
- National Museum of African American Music debuts in Nashville - US Embassy in Georgiaon February 25, 2021 at 4:51 am
National Museum of African American Music debuts in Nashville US Embassy in Georgia
- Game Changers: Donors, WVCF grants come through for Terre Haute museums - Terre Haute Tribune Staron February 25, 2021 at 3:57 am
Game Changers: Donors, WVCF grants come through for Terre Haute museums Terre Haute Tribune Star
- African American Museum of Nassau gives a rich, sometimes less well-known education for visitors - News 12 Long Islandon February 25, 2021 at 3:54 am
African American Museum of Nassau gives a rich, sometimes less well-known education for visitors News 12 Long Island
- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis announces new temporary and permanent exhibits - WANEon February 25, 2021 at 3:32 am
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis announces new temporary and permanent exhibits WANE
- Burpee Museum to be closed until April due to ‘extensive damage’ from flooding - MyStateline.comon February 25, 2021 at 2:14 am
Burpee Museum to be closed until April due to ‘extensive damage’ from flooding MyStateline.com
- Crow Museum of Asian Art Blooms with ‘Divine Spark' - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthon February 25, 2021 at 2:08 am
Crow Museum of Asian Art Blooms with ‘Divine Spark' NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Museum of Life and Science welcomes its first mink - WRAL.comon February 25, 2021 at 2:00 am
Museum of Life and Science welcomes its first mink WRAL.com
- The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting still considers itself one of Phoenix's too-well-kept secrets! - Glendale Daily Planeton February 25, 2021 at 1:49 am
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting still considers itself one of Phoenix's too-well-kept secrets! Glendale Daily Planet
- Oshkosh Museum presents “Star Wars” toy exhibit - Advance Titanon February 25, 2021 at 12:57 am
Oshkosh Museum presents “Star Wars” toy exhibit Advance Titan
- 208 Redial: Turning Idaho's first Black church into the Black History Museum - KTVB.comon February 25, 2021 at 12:28 am
208 Redial: Turning Idaho's first Black church into the Black History Museum KTVB.com
- Reimagined Delaware Art Museum galleries coming this summer - Delaware First Mediaon February 25, 2021 at 12:15 am
Reimagined Delaware Art Museum galleries coming this summer Delaware First Media
- Vandals sought after Holocaust statues damaged at Tulsa Jewish art museum - Tulsa Worldon February 25, 2021 at 12:08 am
Vandals sought after Holocaust statues damaged at Tulsa Jewish art museum Tulsa World
- Cape Fear Museum opens Smithsonian exhibition, explores global water story - WECTon February 24, 2021 at 11:43 pm
Cape Fear Museum opens Smithsonian exhibition, explores global water story WECT
- Wiregrass Museum, Landmark Park partner for Sloss iron pour - Dothan Eagleon February 24, 2021 at 11:02 pm
Wiregrass Museum, Landmark Park partner for Sloss iron pour Dothan Eagle
- Get photogenic at The Pose Experience selfie museum - The Daily Progresson February 24, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Get photogenic at The Pose Experience selfie museum The Daily Progress
- Museums Are Safer Than Any Other Indoor Activity, COVID-19 Study Says - Hyperallergicon February 24, 2021 at 10:37 pm
Museums Are Safer Than Any Other Indoor Activity, COVID-19 Study Says Hyperallergic
- Hudson River Maritime Museum offers youth sailing classes - NEWS10 ABCon February 24, 2021 at 10:29 pm
Hudson River Maritime Museum offers youth sailing classes NEWS10 ABC
- Museum displays 10th Mountain Division’s rich history - WWNYon February 24, 2021 at 10:27 pm
Museum displays 10th Mountain Division’s rich history WWNY
- Museum Alive is an iPhone app with AR dioramas - The Vergeon February 24, 2021 at 10:10 pm
Museum Alive is an iPhone app with AR dioramas The Verge
- South Bronx's Universal Hip Hop Museum reaches phase two of $100M campaign – Bronx Times - Bronx Timeson February 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
South Bronx's Universal Hip Hop Museum reaches phase two of $100M campaign – Bronx Times Bronx Times
- National museum in Houston preserving black military history - KPRC Click2Houstonon February 24, 2021 at 9:57 pm
National museum in Houston preserving black military history KPRC Click2Houston
- One Tank Trip: 'Storyland' at Reading Public Museum - 69News WFMZ-TVon February 24, 2021 at 9:55 pm
One Tank Trip: 'Storyland' at Reading Public Museum 69News WFMZ-TV
- Levi Peterson book signing set for Saturday at museum - Hoptown Chronicleon February 24, 2021 at 9:40 pm
Levi Peterson book signing set for Saturday at museum Hoptown Chronicle
- African American museums, historical resources around Tampa Bay - WTSP.comon February 24, 2021 at 9:18 pm
African American museums, historical resources around Tampa Bay WTSP.com
- Gregg County Historical Museum celebrates Black History Month with a quilt display - KLTVon February 24, 2021 at 9:15 pm
Gregg County Historical Museum celebrates Black History Month with a quilt display KLTV
- Black Lives Matter: Alexandria Black History Museum Launches Online Exhibition - The Zebraon February 24, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Black Lives Matter: Alexandria Black History Museum Launches Online Exhibition The Zebra
- Western Illinois Museum shares renovation plans - McDonough Voiceon February 24, 2021 at 8:41 pm
Western Illinois Museum shares renovation plans McDonough Voice
- History Museum Invites Conversation About Police, Community and Justice - Yes! Weeklyon February 24, 2021 at 8:32 pm
History Museum Invites Conversation About Police, Community and Justice Yes! Weekly
- Land for planned future downtown home of Milwaukee Public Museum and Betty Brinn Children's Museum sells for $8.1 million - Milwaukee Journal Sentinelon February 24, 2021 at 8:24 pm
Land for planned future downtown home of Milwaukee Public Museum and Betty Brinn Children's Museum sells for $8.1 million Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Living Local: We take a deeper dive into the Augusta Museum of History - WJBF-TVon February 24, 2021 at 8:21 pm
Living Local: We take a deeper dive into the Augusta Museum of History WJBF-TV
- Flying Leathernecks Museum in Miramar set to close permanently - CBS News 8on February 24, 2021 at 8:19 pm
Flying Leathernecks Museum in Miramar set to close permanently CBS News 8
- Creative Discovery Museum Puts A Spin On Annual Fundraiser - The Chattanooganon February 24, 2021 at 8:05 pm
Creative Discovery Museum Puts A Spin On Annual Fundraiser The Chattanoogan
- Virginia Quilt Museum Welcomes Quilt Historian - The Roanoke Staron February 24, 2021 at 8:04 pm
Virginia Quilt Museum Welcomes Quilt Historian The Roanoke Star
- New museum exhibit focuses on life of TC Walker – Gazette Journal - Gloucester Mathews Gazette Journalon February 24, 2021 at 7:13 pm
New museum exhibit focuses on life of TC Walker – Gazette Journal Gloucester Mathews Gazette Journal
- Science Museum of Minnesota is Reopening this Weekend - kdhlradio.comon February 24, 2021 at 7:10 pm
Science Museum of Minnesota is Reopening this Weekend kdhlradio.com
- The Elmhurst Art Museum Presents Photography Exhibition on Chicago's Historic Fight for Fair Housing - Interior Designon February 24, 2021 at 6:40 pm
The Elmhurst Art Museum Presents Photography Exhibition on Chicago's Historic Fight for Fair Housing Interior Design
- Summer Camps at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - WSPA 7Newson February 24, 2021 at 6:20 pm
Summer Camps at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate WSPA 7News
- Editorial: New museum is something to celebrate | Local | gazettetimes.com - Corvallis Gazette Timeson February 24, 2021 at 6:15 pm
Editorial: New museum is something to celebrate | Local | gazettetimes.com Corvallis Gazette Times
- NEW: FREEMAN MUSEUM PLANS FOR SCHMECKFEST DRIVE-THRU - Freemansdon February 24, 2021 at 6:10 pm
NEW: FREEMAN MUSEUM PLANS FOR SCHMECKFEST DRIVE-THRU Freemansd
- African American Museum of Dallas Virtual Tour - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthon February 24, 2021 at 5:55 pm
African American Museum of Dallas Virtual Tour NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- A hip-hop museum and café will open in this music mecca later this year - Atlanta Journal Constitutionon February 24, 2021 at 5:41 pm
A hip-hop museum and café will open in this music mecca later this year Atlanta Journal Constitution
The lastest news from the Portable Antiquities Scheme All the news from around the regions of the Scheme
- 1.5 million archaeological objects have been unearthed by the public, British Museum revealsby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Announcement of the 1,500,000th object recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, a Medieval lead papal bulla
- PASt Explorers Conference 2019 – Save the Date!by The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
PASt Explorers Conference – Save the Date! The final PASt Explorers Conference will be held on Friday 21st June 2019 at The British Museum.
- PAS Conference 2018 Recording Britain’s Pastby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
The British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has recorded over 1.3 million finds – each one a unique discovery made by a member of the public. This conference celebrates 15 years of the Scheme, with a day or discussion and debate. These explore how the PAS is advancing knowledge, sharing information about the past, encouraging best practice and supporting museum acquisitions of Treasure and other finds.
- PASt Explorers Conference 2017: Telling Talesby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Booking for the 2017 PASt explorers conference: Telling Tales is now open! The conference this year is being hosted at National Museum Cardiff on Saturday 18th and will feature object stories told through PAS volunteers.
- Garden finds boost numbers of archaeological discoveries recorded during Lockdownby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on December 9, 2020 at 9:47 am
PAS annual report 2019 launched (virtually) from the British Museum
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