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- Happy birthday, Matilde Montoya!by Guest authors on March 14, 2024 at 9:27 am
A lifelong advocator of women’s educational rights and women’s and children’s health, today on what would be her 165th birthday, we celebrate the life and work of Mexico’s first female physician, Dr. Matilde Montoya. The post Happy birthday, Matilde Montoya! appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Celebrating Women in Engineering on International Women’s Dayby Guest authors on March 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm
For #IWD24, guest author and Engineers gallery contributor, Professor Larissa Suzuki, speaks to three fellow female contributors about their recent work. The post Celebrating Women in Engineering on International Women’s Day appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Magnus Hirschfeld and the Institute for Sexual Scienceby Guest authors on February 29, 2024 at 2:33 pm
To mark LGBT+ History Month and its theme of medicine, we explore the life and work of doctor Magnus Hirschfeld, a researcher of sexuality and gender in the early twentieth century. The post Magnus Hirschfeld and the Institute for Sexual Science appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Happy Alice Ball Day!by Guest authors on February 28, 2024 at 9:00 am
To celebrate Alice Ball Day, Assistant Digital Content Producer Rebekah Chitson explores the life of this scientist, who contributed greatly towards creating a treatment for Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) during the 1900s. The post Happy Alice Ball Day! appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Environmental Monitoring at the Science Museumby Guest authors on February 21, 2024 at 8:45 am
Conservation Assistant Supervisor Rebecca Carter explores the challenges of maintaining the best conditions to care for museum objects. The post Environmental Monitoring at the Science Museum appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Wind turbine pioneers announced as winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineeringby Guest authors on February 12, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Engineers from far and wide gathered in the Science Museum on 6 February for the announcement of the 2024 winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. Jane Sutton reveals more about the 2024 Laureates and their engineering innovations. The post Wind turbine pioneers announced as winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City now openby Science Museum on February 10, 2024 at 8:00 am
A new exhibition featuring glorious clockwork treasures beloved by Chinese emperors is now open at the Science Museum. The post Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City now open appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Happy birthday, Bessie Coleman!by Guest authors on January 26, 2024 at 2:27 pm
Interpretation Developer Emma Ellis explores the life of trailblazer Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to receive a pilot’s licence. The post Happy birthday, Bessie Coleman! appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Dawn of a new era for synthetic lifeby Roger Highfield on January 25, 2024 at 7:01 pm
A toolkit to reengineer life has been assembled by scientists in Cambridge, marking a new era of synthetic biology, reports Science Director Roger Highfield The post Dawn of a new era for synthetic life appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Preserving musical wonders: from glass instruments to fire-powered harmoniesby Guest authors on January 14, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Conservation team reflects on the behind-the-scenes work that goes into getting remarkable objects ready for display in our latest exhibition, Turn It Up: The power of music. The post Preserving musical wonders: from glass instruments to fire-powered harmonies appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- A chat with computer animation programmer: Paul Allen Newellby Livia Turnbull on March 14, 2024 at 10:17 am
For the display Patric Prince: Digital Art Visionary, I completed research on the collection and archive of this fascinating collector and curator. A defining feature of her collecting was how broad it was – not... The post A chat with computer animation programmer: Paul Allen Newell appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Frederika Davisby Lynn Wood on March 7, 2024 at 9:50 am
THM/636/1/116 Royal Ballet – Swan Lake The Theatre and Performance Archive holds a large number of photographic collections, containing thousands of prints and negatives. But in more recent years, as technology has moved on, we... The post Frederika Davis appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Experience the stories behind the books at the NALby Vicky Worsfold on February 22, 2024 at 3:33 pm
I blogged back in December about our (then) upcoming Monday talk sessions. These have been held for the last six weeks and have been a great success. In the hope of tempting even more of you to come and visit us, I want to share the treasures that the Library team have chosen to share with us so far. Richard Epsley, our Chief Librarian and Elizabeth James kicked things off for us at the start of January. Richard chose The post Experience the stories behind the books at the NAL appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Did you know we have apprentices at the National Art Library?by Nicola Imrie on February 22, 2024 at 11:51 am
If you’ve visited the National Art Library (NAL) over the last year, you may have spoken to one of four apprentices. Since October 2022 we’ve hosted the latest cohort of a series of apprentices, working... The post Did you know we have apprentices at the National Art Library? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- How to Get a Job in a Museum: Administratorby Jamie Edmundson on February 19, 2024 at 4:05 pm
Are you interested in a career in museums? V&A East Administrator Jasmine breaks down how she landed her role and shares her top early-careers jobs resources. The post How to Get a Job in a Museum: Administrator appeared first on V&A Blog.
- The Karun Thakar Fund 2024by Avalon Fotheringham on February 13, 2024 at 11:27 am
The Karun Thakar Fund offers one-time Project Grants of up to £5000 (£10,000 in exceptional circumstances) in support of projects focused on any aspect of Asian or African textiles or dress. The post The Karun Thakar Fund 2024 appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Identity Through Objects: A Pakistani Spinning Wheelby Haleema Ahmed on February 13, 2024 at 11:16 am
A 19th century Pakistani spinning wheel leads Haleema Ahmed her on a journey to uncover her family’s relationship to textiles. The post Identity Through Objects: A Pakistani Spinning Wheel appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Why have we wired up this eighteenth-century commode?by Bhavesh Shah on February 9, 2024 at 1:08 pm
The V&A has teamed up with the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and the Polish Academy of Sciences to work on innovative conservation techniques for monitoring objects. Acoustic emission monitoring, a method that captures stress-induced acoustic... The post Why have we wired up this eighteenth-century commode? appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Call for papers – ‘The V&A and its Jewish Heritage: Objects & Stories’by Oliver Cox on February 5, 2024 at 5:02 pm
Jewish heritage – as manifest through collectors, objects and stories – has played a significant role in the development of the V&A’s collections. As well as a significant collection of Judaica (of which the V&A... The post Call for papers – ‘The V&A and its Jewish Heritage: Objects & Stories’ appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023 – 2024 shortlist announcedby Melissa Whittaker on February 2, 2024 at 12:06 pm
We are excited to announce the shortlist for the annual V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023 – 24. V&A Innovate is a core part of our mission to champion the vital place of creative education... The post V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023 – 2024 shortlist announced appeared first on V&A Blog.
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- Why What's Happening in Art Museums Matters Right Now - CounterPunchon March 19, 2024 at 5:58 am
Why What's Happening in Art Museums Matters Right Now CounterPunch
- Mag-win'-teg-wak: A Legacy of Penobscot Basketry - Hudson Museum - University of Maine - University of Maineon March 19, 2024 at 5:01 am
Mag-win'-teg-wak: A Legacy of Penobscot Basketry - Hudson Museum - University of Maine University of Maine
- Qatar museum director hails International Cultural Summit in Hong Kong - South China Morning Poston March 19, 2024 at 4:45 am
Qatar museum director hails International Cultural Summit in Hong Kong South China Morning Post
- Orlando Museum of Art appoints new Chief Curator - Bungaloweron March 19, 2024 at 4:22 am
Orlando Museum of Art appoints new Chief Curator Bungalower
- Global Museum Visitors Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels | News - Ocula Magazineon March 19, 2024 at 4:15 am
Global Museum Visitors Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels | News Ocula Magazine
- Heller Museum : Ralph Gibson : Sacred Land - The Eye of Photographyon March 19, 2024 at 3:56 am
Heller Museum : Ralph Gibson : Sacred Land The Eye of Photography
- Colorado Women's Art Museum recreating visual artists group photo | YourHub - yourhub.denverpost.comon March 19, 2024 at 3:37 am
Colorado Women's Art Museum recreating visual artists group photo | YourHub yourhub.denverpost.com
- Feidong Science and Technology Museum attracts over 30,000 visitors within two months of opening - Anhui Newson March 19, 2024 at 3:06 am
Feidong Science and Technology Museum attracts over 30,000 visitors within two months of opening Anhui News
- Marking the 34th anniversary of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist - NBC Bostonon March 19, 2024 at 2:55 am
Marking the 34th anniversary of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist NBC Boston
- Zhejiang museum team seeks island seabird monitors - Chinadaily.com.cn - China Dailyon March 19, 2024 at 2:01 am
Zhejiang museum team seeks island seabird monitors - Chinadaily.com.cn China Daily
- Unveiling "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects" at the Hammer Museum - Los Angeles Bladeon March 19, 2024 at 2:00 am
Unveiling "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects" at the Hammer Museum Los Angeles Blade
- Museum honoring Turkish comedy legend opens in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily Newson March 19, 2024 at 12:36 am
Museum honoring Turkish comedy legend opens in Istanbul Hurriyet Daily News
- State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum - WCTVon March 19, 2024 at 12:35 am
State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum WCTV
- London Museum Showcases 'Contemporary Villains': Hitler, Bin Laden, And … Margaret Thatcher? - The Daily Wireon March 19, 2024 at 12:33 am
London Museum Showcases 'Contemporary Villains': Hitler, Bin Laden, And … Margaret Thatcher? The Daily Wire
- Malaga Picasso Museum reorders works in new exhibition - Black Hills Pioneeron March 19, 2024 at 12:27 am
Malaga Picasso Museum reorders works in new exhibition Black Hills Pioneer
- Malaga Picasso Museum reorders works in new exhibition - mycouriertribune.comon March 19, 2024 at 12:27 am
Malaga Picasso Museum reorders works in new exhibition mycouriertribune.com
- Lilley Museum of Art awarded $500,000 grant - unr.eduon March 19, 2024 at 12:04 am
Lilley Museum of Art awarded $500,000 grant unr.edu
- Georgia Writers Museum Hosts President Jimmy Carter Strategist Dot Padgett - Morgan County Citizenon March 18, 2024 at 11:45 pm
Georgia Writers Museum Hosts President Jimmy Carter Strategist Dot Padgett Morgan County Citizen
- Bear Witness: Artist to give live presentation at Steamboat Art Museum - Steamboat Pilot & Todayon March 18, 2024 at 11:16 pm
Bear Witness: Artist to give live presentation at Steamboat Art Museum Steamboat Pilot & Today
- Neighbors join together to highlight infrastructural needs in Richmond’s Museum District - WRIC ABC 8Newson March 18, 2024 at 11:15 pm
Neighbors join together to highlight infrastructural needs in Richmond’s Museum District WRIC ABC 8News
- Marvelocity lands at ND Heritage Center and Museum - KX NEWSon March 18, 2024 at 11:15 pm
Marvelocity lands at ND Heritage Center and Museum KX NEWS
- Steel Horse Rally adds antique motorcycle show, partners with U.S. Marshals Museum - talkbusiness.neton March 18, 2024 at 11:03 pm
Steel Horse Rally adds antique motorcycle show, partners with U.S. Marshals Museum talkbusiness.net
- Experience the new James Bond exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry - WGN Radio - Chicagoon March 18, 2024 at 10:58 pm
Experience the new James Bond exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry WGN Radio - Chicago
- Remembering the Worcester Art Museum heist - Spectrum News 1on March 18, 2024 at 10:38 pm
Remembering the Worcester Art Museum heist Spectrum News 1
- Ex-girlfriend of Gardner Museum $500m art heist suspect tells how the compulsive liar asked her to be his... - The US Sunon March 18, 2024 at 10:31 pm
Ex-girlfriend of Gardner Museum $500m art heist suspect tells how the compulsive liar asked her to be his... The US Sun
- Downtown Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum Plans a Long-Awaited Renovation - TOWERS.neton March 18, 2024 at 9:58 pm
Downtown Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum Plans a Long-Awaited Renovation TOWERS.net
- Celebrate Easter at the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum - KBTXon March 18, 2024 at 9:56 pm
Celebrate Easter at the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum KBTX
- 948-Mile Honda S2000 Is A Museum-Grade VTEC Classic - CarScoopson March 18, 2024 at 9:54 pm
948-Mile Honda S2000 Is A Museum-Grade VTEC Classic CarScoops
- State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum - WCJBon March 18, 2024 at 9:54 pm
State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum WCJB
- Abortion opponents settle lawsuit against D.C. museum over 'pro-life' hat ban - CNBCon March 18, 2024 at 9:35 pm
Abortion opponents settle lawsuit against D.C. museum over 'pro-life' hat ban CNBC
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum still receiving tips 34 years after heist - CBS Bostonon March 18, 2024 at 9:34 pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum still receiving tips 34 years after heist CBS Boston
- Red Dress, Dress Red Event Struts It's Stuff at PS Air Museum - NBC Palm Springson March 18, 2024 at 9:32 pm
Red Dress, Dress Red Event Struts It's Stuff at PS Air Museum NBC Palm Springs
- Gibraltar to Welcome Its First Major Art Museum - Artforumon March 18, 2024 at 9:27 pm
Gibraltar to Welcome Its First Major Art Museum Artforum
- State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum - WCJBon March 18, 2024 at 9:19 pm
State seeking input for Florida Black History Museum WCJB
- Orlando Museum of Art Names New Chief Curator - ARTnewson March 18, 2024 at 9:09 pm
Orlando Museum of Art Names New Chief Curator ARTnews
- Lincoln County Historical Museum holds special hours during crane migration - KNOPon March 18, 2024 at 9:01 pm
Lincoln County Historical Museum holds special hours during crane migration KNOP
- Meet The Artists Of The Briscoe Museum's Night Of Artists - Cowboys & Indians Magazineon March 18, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Meet The Artists Of The Briscoe Museum's Night Of Artists Cowboys & Indians Magazine
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Entry + Tour (Private, Small Group, Self-Guided) on New York City: Get Tickets Now ... - TheaterMania.comon March 18, 2024 at 8:52 pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Entry + Tour (Private, Small Group, Self-Guided) on New York City: Get Tickets Now ... TheaterMania.com
- Montgomery Museum of Art and History Upcoming Exhibits - WDBJon March 18, 2024 at 8:42 pm
Montgomery Museum of Art and History Upcoming Exhibits WDBJ
- Mid-America All-Indian Museum to celebrate 50th anniversary of dedication to Keeper of the Plains - KSN-TVon March 18, 2024 at 8:31 pm
Mid-America All-Indian Museum to celebrate 50th anniversary of dedication to Keeper of the Plains KSN-TV
- Vacheron Constantin and The Met Museum Unveil New Phase in Ongoing Partnership - WWDon March 18, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Vacheron Constantin and The Met Museum Unveil New Phase in Ongoing Partnership WWD
- Museum of Hounds and Hunting Expands to Middleburg, Showcases More Artifacts - Loudoun Nowon March 18, 2024 at 8:24 pm
Museum of Hounds and Hunting Expands to Middleburg, Showcases More Artifacts Loudoun Now
- Vigo Co. History Museum raising funds for mural restoration - MyWabashValley.comon March 18, 2024 at 8:18 pm
Vigo Co. History Museum raising funds for mural restoration MyWabashValley.com
- South Fork historical group slates upgrades: Falcon Field trails, museum updates, outdoor rec area - TribDem.comon March 18, 2024 at 8:15 pm
South Fork historical group slates upgrades: Falcon Field trails, museum updates, outdoor rec area TribDem.com
- Artist Lee Mingwei on show at San Francisco deYoung Museum | Museums and Galleries - San Francisco Examineron March 18, 2024 at 8:09 pm
Artist Lee Mingwei on show at San Francisco deYoung Museum | Museums and Galleries San Francisco Examiner
- Museum joins with Fort Smith rally for antique motorcycle event - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazetteon March 18, 2024 at 8:02 pm
Museum joins with Fort Smith rally for antique motorcycle event Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Museum invites all to an evening of board gaming and birds – Bethel College - Bethel College, KSon March 18, 2024 at 7:59 pm
Museum invites all to an evening of board gaming and birds – Bethel College Bethel College, KS
- Eatonville one of six finalists for Florida's Black History Museum - WMFEon March 18, 2024 at 7:46 pm
Eatonville one of six finalists for Florida's Black History Museum WMFE
- New York museum harnessing technology to spotlight art - Japan Todayon March 18, 2024 at 7:43 pm
New York museum harnessing technology to spotlight art Japan Today
- Letter to the Editor: Patrick Moore’s Departure from Warhol Museum Not Precipitated by Controversy - ARTnewson March 18, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: Patrick Moore’s Departure from Warhol Museum Not Precipitated by Controversy ARTnews
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- European Association of Archaeologists meeting 2024 session 15 call for papers!by The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Call for papers for MeRit session at EAA 2024
- 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
- PAS Conference 2023: the contribution of detector finds to archaeologyby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on September 5, 2023 at 1:05 pm
PAS Conference 2023: the contribution of detector finds to archaeology is being held at the Yorkshire Museum, York on 5 October
- Festival of Archaeology 2023by The Portable Antiquities Scheme on July 21, 2023 at 11:39 am
Festival of Archaeology 2023 activities during July.
- Splendid Tudor jewel amongst important Treasure finds reportedby The Portable Antiquities Scheme on January 31, 2023 at 11:31 am
The British Museum announces the discovery of an important jewel (chain with pendant) associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon (Henry’s first wife), reported Treasure via the Portable Antiquities Scheme.