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- Jewish Culture Month trail: Medical breakthroughs
by Katie Dabin on May 15, 2026 at 11:29 amTo celebrate Jewish Culture Month (16 May to 16 June), follow this self-led trail around the Science Museum and discover how people from diverse Jewish backgrounds have pioneered amazing new ideas and innovations that have transformed how we experience health and medicine today – and have saved many lives. The post Jewish Culture Month trail: Medical breakthroughs appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum for your under 7s
by Science Museum on May 6, 2026 at 9:55 amFollow this under 7s 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 for your under 7s appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Artemis and the Moon
by Doug Millard on April 20, 2026 at 9:55 amMillions have watched in awe as NASA’s Artemis II mission flew four astronauts around the Moon, further than humans have ever gone before, and returned them safely to the Earth. The post Artemis and the Moon appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Turbulence to Treatments: Quantum Computing Boosts AI and Medicine
by Roger Highfield on April 20, 2026 at 8:51 amA London university team has shown that quantum computers can make AI smarter -and help design better drugs. That is exactly the kind of work Britain’s new £2bn bet on quantum technology aims to boost, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post From Turbulence to Treatments: Quantum Computing Boosts AI and Medicine appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Brazil Connections
by Guest authors on April 14, 2026 at 8:58 amThe opening of Water Pantanal Fire marked a decade of collaboration with Museu do Amanhã – the Museum of Tomorrow in Brazil. Helen Jones explores our ongoing work with Brazil and its people. The post Brazil Connections appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Apollo to Artemis II: How Moon Missions Shape Our Memories and Our Future
by Doug Millard on April 2, 2026 at 9:00 amWith NASA’s Artemis II mission on its way to the Moon, Doug Millard reflects on humanity returning to our nearest neighbour for the first time in over 50 years. The post From Apollo to Artemis II: How Moon Missions Shape Our Memories and Our Future appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies
by Roger Highfield on March 27, 2026 at 11:52 amA speck of asteroid dust, a prize-winning scientist, and new space missions will provide profound new insights into the search for life in the universe. Roger Highfield, Science Director, reports on a new display in the museum. The post From an Asteroid Grain to Earth and a Thousand Distant Skies appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays
by Science Museum on March 20, 2026 at 3:24 pmEggsplore the Science Museum in London this Easter and spot the rabbit, eggs and chocolate from our collection hiding in our free galleries with this family trail. The post Top 5 things to see at the Science Museum during the Easter holidays appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail
by Guest authors on March 5, 2026 at 3:11 pmWhat do an 1870s toilet, an 1885 bicycle, and some mould from 1935 have in common? They are all on display at the Science Museum and available for adoption. This self-guided tour invites you to discover more about these intriguing items. The post From Penicillium mould to a Victorian toilet: The Science Museum’s ‘Adopt an Object’ Trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 6 of the best video game love stories
by Giulia Delprato on February 13, 2026 at 1:10 pmTo celebrate the most romantic day of the year, we look at six of the most iconic couples from the world of video games. The post 6 of the best video game love stories appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Expanding the book: A new National Art Library display
by Amy Orr on May 14, 2026 at 2:23 pmExpanding the book: a new National Art Library display The new display, Expanding the book, is now up and available to view outside the National Art Library doors. The two-case display explores how artists challenge the traditional concept of the book by using unusual materials and formats.To choose these books, I went on a mission inside our locked cupboards where we keep our artists’ book collection. By opening up countless boxes, I discovered lots of weird and wonderful books and made a selection that would eventually become this display.Lady Freedom Among Us is a sculptural artists’ book by Claire Van... The post Expanding the book: A new National Art Library display appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Naz Hamdi in Conversation with Nia Archives and Rendezvous Projectsby Rubén Salgado Pérez on May 11, 2026 at 4:01 pm
For back2back: Up Ya Archives x Rendezvous Projects, writer and cultural producer Naz Hamdi, also known as NazfromNewham, sat down with Nia Archives and Katherine Green from Rendezvous Projects to discuss jungle as living history, the politics of archiving, East London music cultures and the communities shaping what comes next.Below, Naz speaks with Nia Archives and Katherine Green ahead of the takeover.Nia Archives made her debut in 2020 and has been waving the Junglist flag everywhere she goes ever since, helping bring the genre to a wider audience, particularly young people and pushing it towards the popularity it had during... The post Naz Hamdi in Conversation with Nia Archives and Rendezvous Projects appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 3 things to know about The Music is Black Festivalby Kirstie Beaven on May 7, 2026 at 2:26 pm
This summer, East Bank at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park presents a free summer music programme. Here are the top things to get excited about… The Music is Black Festival is an eight-month season of events... The post 3 things to know about The Music is Black Festival appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Return to the Volcano: Interview with designer Tatiana Apráezby Nick Humphrey on May 6, 2026 at 11:28 am
Barniz de Pasto (literally ‘varnish from Pasto’) is a Latin American decorative lacquer technique which, uniquely, uses tree resin (known locally as Mopa Mopa) growing above 1600 metres in the tropical rainforest of Nariño and... The post Return to the Volcano: Interview with designer Tatiana Apráez appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Gala Porras-Kim, Venice Biennaleby Christopher Turner on May 5, 2026 at 1:59 pm
This year’s Special Project at the Pavilion of Applied Arts in Venice is the 10th collaboration between the V&A and la Biennale. For this year’s pavilion the art director of this edition, the late Koyo... The post Gala Porras-Kim, Venice Biennale appeared first on V&A Blog.
- East London Porcelain and the Worldby Olivia Tracey on April 28, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Beneath our feet in East London, between the Lea and Thames rivers, you may dig up an extraordinary piece of ceramic history. Fragments of mugs (handles attached!) and objects like this saggar, used as part... The post East London Porcelain and the World appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Plot twist: the Library comes to you!by Vicky Worsfold on April 21, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Introducing our new Virtual Reading Room Service Access rare and unique collections without leaving your desk. We’re pleased to launch our new Virtual Reading Room (VRR) service, designed to bring the National Art Library to you – wherever you are in the world. Through a live Microsoft Teams appointment, a member of our Library staff will guide you through your requested materials using a high-resolution camera. You’ll be able to explore items in real time, asking staff to turn pages, pause, or zoom in on specific details that matter to your research or interests. It’s a flexible, interactive way to engage with our collections when an in-person visit isn’t possible. (We are,... The post Plot twist: the Library comes to you! appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Introducing the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Projectby Dr Erika Lederman on April 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) collection at the V&A is one of the most significant collections of photography in the world. To unlock its inspiring potential, we are leading an ambitious project that will preserve... The post Introducing the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Project appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A East Storehouse shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026by V&A on April 20, 2026 at 8:12 am
Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries, today announced the five museums selected as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world’s largest museum prize. Alongside V&A East Storehouse, the... The post V&A East Storehouse shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Curtains Close on ‘Commercial Graphics of the 1930s’ Displayby Ida Ebehiwalu on April 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm
If you are passing through the museum this month, be sure to stop outside the National Art Library, as it will be your last chance to view the Commercial Graphics of the 1930s display. The... The post Curtains Close on ‘Commercial Graphics of the 1930s’ Display appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- What’s On At The Queens Museum - qgazette.comon May 21, 2026 at 6:41 pm
What’s On At The Queens Museum qgazette.com
- Pokémon "fossils" go on display at Field Museum in Chicago, first exhibition outside Japan - CBS Newson May 21, 2026 at 6:37 pm
Pokémon "fossils" go on display at Field Museum in Chicago, first exhibition outside Japan CBS News
- Local museums encourage summer-time exploration - The Sun-Gazette Newspaperon May 21, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Local museums encourage summer-time exploration The Sun-Gazette Newspaper
- Locomotive arrives for state museum display - WSAZon May 21, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Locomotive arrives for state museum display WSAZ
- NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE PLAYGROUND, AN IMMERSIVE SUMMER EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING - National Building Museumon May 21, 2026 at 6:11 pm
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE PLAYGROUND, AN IMMERSIVE SUMMER EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING National Building Museum
- Why Democratic women have pulled support for a women’s history museum bill - The 19th Newson May 21, 2026 at 6:04 pm
Why Democratic women have pulled support for a women’s history museum bill The 19th News
- The Mob Museum, National Atomic Testing Museum Partner With University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Liberal Arts for “Witnessing History” Summer Camp - Nevada Business Magazineon May 21, 2026 at 6:02 pm
The Mob Museum, National Atomic Testing Museum Partner With University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Liberal Arts for “Witnessing History” Summer Camp Nevada Business Magazine
- Marine Museum Shuttered During Renovation - The East Hampton Staron May 21, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Marine Museum Shuttered During Renovation The East Hampton Star
- The High Museum of Art presents Isamu Noguchi's playful, useful works in ‘I am not a designer’ - ARTS ATLon May 21, 2026 at 6:01 pm
The High Museum of Art presents Isamu Noguchi's playful, useful works in ‘I am not a designer’ ARTS ATL
- Museum of Broadcast Communications to acquire "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set - CBS Newson May 21, 2026 at 5:56 pm
Museum of Broadcast Communications to acquire "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set CBS News
- Fayetteville's Cape Fear museum to host "When Are We US?" exhibit on NC identity, citizenship - ABC11 Raleigh-Durhamon May 21, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Fayetteville's Cape Fear museum to host "When Are We US?" exhibit on NC identity, citizenship ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
- "Late Show" set being donated to Chicago Museum of Broadcast Communications - Yahooon May 21, 2026 at 5:51 pm
"Late Show" set being donated to Chicago Museum of Broadcast Communications Yahoo
- This nondescript brick building used to be public housing in Chicago. Now, it's a first-of-its-kind museum - Good Good Good Newson May 21, 2026 at 5:50 pm
This nondescript brick building used to be public housing in Chicago. Now, it's a first-of-its-kind museum Good Good Good News
- Your family photos could help tell Saginaw County’s story - WNEMon May 21, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Your family photos could help tell Saginaw County’s story WNEM
- As ‘Survivor’ Finishes Its 50th Season, the Smithsonian Acquires the Sought-After Immunity Necklace and Other Props From the Iconic Reality TV Show - Smithsonian Magazineon May 21, 2026 at 5:38 pm
As ‘Survivor’ Finishes Its 50th Season, the Smithsonian Acquires the Sought-After Immunity Necklace and Other Props From the Iconic Reality TV Show Smithsonian Magazine
- Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum delays reopening - Detroit Free Presson May 21, 2026 at 5:36 pm
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum delays reopening Detroit Free Press
- Stone House Tavern Museum kicks off season with open house - Brattleboro Reformeron May 21, 2026 at 5:22 pm
Stone House Tavern Museum kicks off season with open house Brattleboro Reformer
- Museum breaks ground on $30 million rebuild - ncwlife.comon May 21, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Museum breaks ground on $30 million rebuild ncwlife.com
- “Farm in the Woods” Coming Soon to Amelia Park Children’s Museum - WWLPon May 21, 2026 at 5:13 pm
“Farm in the Woods” Coming Soon to Amelia Park Children’s Museum WWLP
- Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham Township feat. by CBS News - Glenside Localon May 21, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham Township feat. by CBS News Glenside Local
- Seeking volunteers at Steve’s Depot, Dickinson County Museum - Dickinson County Newson May 21, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Seeking volunteers at Steve’s Depot, Dickinson County Museum Dickinson County News
- Hungary’s Night of Museums Returns on 20 June with Sopron in the Spotlight - Hungarian Conservativeon May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Hungary’s Night of Museums Returns on 20 June with Sopron in the Spotlight Hungarian Conservative
- Montclair Art Museum Names Kate Kraczon Chief Curator - Montclair Local Newson May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Montclair Art Museum Names Kate Kraczon Chief Curator Montclair Local News
- The Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Atomic Museum is Opening at INL - KPVIon May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Atomic Museum is Opening at INL KPVI
- Ephraim Historical Foundation Season Starts - Door County Pulseon May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Ephraim Historical Foundation Season Starts Door County Pulse
- Dubois County Museum to host patriotic concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday - WFIE | 14 Newson May 21, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Dubois County Museum to host patriotic concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday WFIE | 14 News
- News - Bartlesville Radioon May 21, 2026 at 4:48 pm
News Bartlesville Radio
- Muster in Monmouth Returns to Warren County History Museum - Radio Monmouth, ILon May 21, 2026 at 4:42 pm
Muster in Monmouth Returns to Warren County History Museum Radio Monmouth, IL
- On Air with the Museum of Broadcast Technology - Rhode Island Monthlyon May 21, 2026 at 4:40 pm
On Air with the Museum of Broadcast Technology Rhode Island Monthly
- Holy Smokers Cook For Heroes Museum - The Fayette County Recordon May 21, 2026 at 4:37 pm
Holy Smokers Cook For Heroes Museum The Fayette County Record
- Rare sea turtle arrives at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium - KGANon May 21, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Rare sea turtle arrives at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium KGAN
- Amazing America: Visiting the historic Ellicott City Station Museum - WBFFon May 21, 2026 at 4:33 pm
Amazing America: Visiting the historic Ellicott City Station Museum WBFF
- Things to do at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis this summer - WHAS11on May 21, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Things to do at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis this summer WHAS11
- Firefly (Museum) Walkthrough - IGNon May 21, 2026 at 4:18 pm
Firefly (Museum) Walkthrough IGN
- Linda McCartney Retrospective Opens May 23 at Fenimore Art Museum - All Otsegoon May 21, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Linda McCartney Retrospective Opens May 23 at Fenimore Art Museum All Otsego
- Museums to host Memorial Day Pioneer Picnic in San Jacinto - pressenterprise.comon May 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Museums to host Memorial Day Pioneer Picnic in San Jacinto pressenterprise.com
- Free public lecture at Stark Museum explores how Texas art criticism connects communities statewide - 12newsnow.comon May 21, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Free public lecture at Stark Museum explores how Texas art criticism connects communities statewide 12newsnow.com
- Dr. Eugene Watkins – Warren County History Museum Executive Director - Radio Monmouth, ILon May 21, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Dr. Eugene Watkins – Warren County History Museum Executive Director Radio Monmouth, IL
- Why Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House vote - NBC Newson May 21, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Why Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House vote NBC News
- Amy Sherald: American Sublime to close out national tour at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art - Atlanta News Firston May 21, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Amy Sherald: American Sublime to close out national tour at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art Atlanta News First
- Military families receive free admission this summer at participating Blue Star Museums - MilitaryNews.comon May 21, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Military families receive free admission this summer at participating Blue Star Museums MilitaryNews.com
- Catholic Social Services to host traveling ‘People of Hope’ Museum on June 10 in Scranton - Diocese of Scrantonon May 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Catholic Social Services to host traveling ‘People of Hope’ Museum on June 10 in Scranton Diocese of Scranton
- Art Students Present Their Theses in Bates Museum of Art - The Bates Studenton May 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Art Students Present Their Theses in Bates Museum of Art The Bates Student
- Out & About: A Northwest Actor's New Show, the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, and Museum Night - southsoundmag.comon May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Out & About: A Northwest Actor's New Show, the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, and Museum Night southsoundmag.com
- After winning six major awards, this Miami museum shop is being called the best in the city - Secret Miamion May 21, 2026 at 2:57 pm
After winning six major awards, this Miami museum shop is being called the best in the city Secret Miami
- Sail, Power, & Steam Museum welcomes Waterfront Manager - PenBay Piloton May 21, 2026 at 2:50 pm
Sail, Power, & Steam Museum welcomes Waterfront Manager PenBay Pilot
- Kayem campaign pairs hot dogs with museum artwork - The National Provisioneron May 21, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Kayem campaign pairs hot dogs with museum artwork The National Provisioner
- Historic helicopter hoisted into National Coast Guard Museum under construction in New London - WTNH.comon May 21, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Historic helicopter hoisted into National Coast Guard Museum under construction in New London WTNH.com
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Names Neil Batiancila as the Newly Appointed Chief Advancement Officer - Philadelphia Museum of Arton May 21, 2026 at 2:10 pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art Names Neil Batiancila as the Newly Appointed Chief Advancement Officer Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Montgomery Parks announces participation in 2026 Blue Star Museum program, celebrating America's 250th anniversary - Montgomery Parkson May 21, 2026 at 2:10 pm
Montgomery Parks announces participation in 2026 Blue Star Museum program, celebrating America's 250th anniversary Montgomery Parks
