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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- Remembering Peter Higgsby Roger Highfield on April 10, 2024 at 10:22 am
Roger Highfield, Science Director, pays tribute to the Nobelist and Science Museum Group Fellow, Peter Higgs. The post Remembering Peter Higgs appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Want a chance to name an asteroid?by Abbie MacKinnon on April 9, 2024 at 1:16 pm
As members of the public get a chance to name an asteroid, Curator Abbie MacKinnon explores how these celestial bodies get their names. The post Want a chance to name an asteroid? appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Meet an Employee workshops on Technicians: The David Sainsbury Galleryby Science Museum on March 28, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Recently the Science Museum celebrated its one millionth visitor to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery. The student was part of class from a London school, who was taking part in one of the gallery’s free Meet an Employee workshops. The post Meet an Employee workshops on Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- The Energy Revolution we need to seeby Tim Laurence on March 28, 2024 at 3:29 pm
This week the Science Museum opened a stunning new gallery exploring what is probably the most important question of our age: how can the world limit dangerous climate change by transitioning away from fossil fuels in meeting global energy needs? Fossil fuels still meet around 80% of the world’s energy needs. That is why the rapid but carefully managed shift to a low-carbon economy based largely on renewable energy can fairly be described as an Energy Revolution. It’s how our The post The Energy Revolution we need to see appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Remembering NASA astronaut General Thomas P. Staffordby Abbie MacKinnon on March 27, 2024 at 11:00 am
On 18 March 2024, NASA astronaut General Thomas P. Stafford passed away at the age of 93. Stafford was the commander of the Apollo 10 mission which launched on 18 May 1969. The post Remembering NASA astronaut General Thomas P. Stafford appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Introducing the new Energy Revolution galleryby Science Museum on March 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm
On Tuesday 26 March the Science Museum opened Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery, a major free gallery examining the rapid energy transition and decarbonisation needed to limit climate change. The post Introducing the new Energy Revolution gallery appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- 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.
V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A
- Researching South Asia provenanceby Shreya Gupta on April 19, 2024 at 12:53 pm
In the winter of 2023, I spent three months on placement at the V&A, where I researched the provenance of the museum’s South Asian collections as part of a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). The V&A’s... The post Researching South Asia provenance appeared first on V&A Blog.
- ‘Acts of Resistance’: artist recommendationsby Fiona Rogers on April 19, 2024 at 10:09 am
Acts of Resistance: Photography, Feminisms and the Art of Photography is a new collaborative group exhibition organised with the South London Gallery and the V&A’s Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project, which brings together works... The post ‘Acts of Resistance’: artist recommendations appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Beatriz Milhazesby Christopher Turner on April 18, 2024 at 1:58 pm
For the V&A’s eighth collaboration with La Biennale di Venezia, artistic director Adriano Pedrosa selected as the featured artist his fellow Brazilian, Beatriz Milhazes. Milhazes, one of the best-known and most distinguished practitioners of Brazil, is no stranger to... The post Beatriz Milhazes appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Open call: Robin Hoodby Ben Selig on April 2, 2024 at 10:28 am
How should V&A East tell the story of Robin Hood Gardens? V&A East are interested in generating new conversations and approaches that invite practical responses to themes of social housing and community action. We are... The post Open call: Robin Hood appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Announcing our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023 – 24 winners! by Melissa Whittaker on March 25, 2024 at 3:03 pm
On Tuesday 19 March we hosted our 2023 – 24 V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge Pitching and Awards Day. What an incredible day it was! The top 10 teams travelled from across the country to the V&A South Kensington, where they took part in creative workshops with artists and designers, saw their work on display, and stood up in front of a full auditorium to showcase their brilliant design ideas to a panel of industry judges. We had four inspiring industry judges on the panel for this year’s Challenge headed up by Dr Helen Charman, Director of Young V&A, Learning... The post Announcing our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023 – 24 winners! appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Daily devotion – Hanuman, the Hindu demi-godby Serenella Sessini on March 24, 2024 at 10:32 am
As part of my research into religious objects for V&A East Storehouse, which will open in 2024 in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, I have been investigating religious objects in the collection from around the... The post Daily devotion – Hanuman, the Hindu demi-god appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Laughing Matters: The State of a Nationby Theatre & Performance on March 20, 2024 at 1:33 pm
What is ‘Britishness’? Depending on the era, the person and their relationship with the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, the response to this question will always be different. But throughout the ages,... The post Laughing Matters: The State of a Nation appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A Illustration Awards 2024 – the shortlists!by Frances Willis on March 18, 2024 at 1:02 pm
Explore the shortlisted entries for the 2024 V&A Illustration Awards. The post V&A Illustration Awards 2024 – the shortlists! appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 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.
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- Museums and historic sites published April 24, 2024 - West Central Tribuneon April 24, 2024 at 2:33 pm
Museums and historic sites published April 24, 2024 West Central Tribune
- Discrimination lawsuit against Worcester Art Museum directors has been dismissed - Worcester Telegramon April 24, 2024 at 2:31 pm
Discrimination lawsuit against Worcester Art Museum directors has been dismissed Worcester Telegram
- Prosser Historical Museum: Community Quilt (museum exhibit) - Daily Koson April 24, 2024 at 2:21 pm
Prosser Historical Museum: Community Quilt (museum exhibit) Daily Kos
- Have A Drink At The Grand Rapids Public Museum "After Dark" - 97.9 WGRDon April 24, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Have A Drink At The Grand Rapids Public Museum "After Dark" 97.9 WGRD
- See a total solar eclipse reach totality at the Akron Art Museum - Akron Beacon Journalon April 24, 2024 at 2:02 pm
See a total solar eclipse reach totality at the Akron Art Museum Akron Beacon Journal
- Settlers Museum in Atkins celebrates opening day - Southwest Virginia Todayon April 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Settlers Museum in Atkins celebrates opening day Southwest Virginia Today
- Architecture and design can "intensely" engage the public with museums, say Design Doha panellists - Dezeenon April 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Architecture and design can "intensely" engage the public with museums, say Design Doha panellists Dezeen
- RAMSA's new art museum at Notre Dame has a hidden chapel with stained glass by Mimmo Paladino - The Architect's Newspaperon April 24, 2024 at 1:59 pm
RAMSA's new art museum at Notre Dame has a hidden chapel with stained glass by Mimmo Paladino The Architect's Newspaper
- Antique Toy & Fire Museum introduces 1918 Republic Fire Truck - Midland Daily Newson April 24, 2024 at 1:52 pm
Antique Toy & Fire Museum introduces 1918 Republic Fire Truck Midland Daily News
- Armenian Museum's Statement on the 109th Anniversary of the Genocide - Watertown Newson April 24, 2024 at 1:41 pm
Armenian Museum's Statement on the 109th Anniversary of the Genocide Watertown News
- Fulton County museum's fair exhibit extended | The Blade - Toledo Bladeon April 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Fulton County museum's fair exhibit extended | The Blade Toledo Blade
- Sail, Power Steam Museum set to open for 16th Season - Courier-Gazette & Camden Heraldon April 24, 2024 at 1:07 pm
Sail, Power Steam Museum set to open for 16th Season Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald
- Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics - The Guardianon April 24, 2024 at 1:03 pm
Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics The Guardian
- Here are some northern Arizona museums worth visiting - The Arizona Republicon April 24, 2024 at 1:02 pm
Here are some northern Arizona museums worth visiting The Arizona Republic
- Vernon County Museum Notes - La Crosse Tribuneon April 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Vernon County Museum Notes La Crosse Tribune
- Strong Museum is one step closer to being recognized by Congress - News10NBCon April 24, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Strong Museum is one step closer to being recognized by Congress News10NBC
- Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum - Reuterson April 24, 2024 at 12:41 pm
Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum Reuters
- The International African American Museum brings Momentum to the West Yard - Charleston Business - Charleston Regional Businesson April 24, 2024 at 12:33 pm
The International African American Museum brings Momentum to the West Yard - Charleston Business Charleston Regional Business
- Orphan Train Museum To Host 21st Annual Celebration Of Orphan Train Riders - Sunflower State Radioon April 24, 2024 at 12:27 pm
Orphan Train Museum To Host 21st Annual Celebration Of Orphan Train Riders Sunflower State Radio
- Charleston Museum plans new exhibit covering '1866 to today' | Business | postandcourier.com - The Post and Courieron April 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Charleston Museum plans new exhibit covering '1866 to today' | Business | postandcourier.com The Post and Courier
- Explore 10 Jackson County museums for free during one day in May - MLive.comon April 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Explore 10 Jackson County museums for free during one day in May MLive.com
- Public engagement starts for Museum of Aberdeenshire - blooloopon April 24, 2024 at 11:50 am
Public engagement starts for Museum of Aberdeenshire blooloop
- Blanton Museum and Justine's Brasserie launch new café in Austin - KEYE TV CBS Austinon April 24, 2024 at 11:35 am
Blanton Museum and Justine's Brasserie launch new café in Austin KEYE TV CBS Austin
- Why Blathers Could Be The Next Animal Crossing Game's Secret Weapon - GameRanton April 24, 2024 at 11:30 am
Why Blathers Could Be The Next Animal Crossing Game's Secret Weapon GameRant
- Heineken Transforms Historical Irish Pubs Into Museums | LBBOnline - Little Black Book - LBBonlineon April 24, 2024 at 11:26 am
Heineken Transforms Historical Irish Pubs Into Museums | LBBOnline Little Black Book - LBBonline
- Louvre museum offers yoga classes and Olympics-themed experiences - blooloopon April 24, 2024 at 11:10 am
Louvre museum offers yoga classes and Olympics-themed experiences blooloop
- Franklin museum spotlights past presidential campaigns | News | bgdailynews.com - Bowling Green Daily Newson April 24, 2024 at 11:00 am
Franklin museum spotlights past presidential campaigns | News | bgdailynews.com Bowling Green Daily News
- Traveling exhibit coming to Garst Museum - Miami Valley Todayon April 24, 2024 at 10:28 am
Traveling exhibit coming to Garst Museum Miami Valley Today
- Richmond Art Museum awards Northeastern senior Best of show in contest - Palladium-Itemon April 24, 2024 at 10:11 am
Richmond Art Museum awards Northeastern senior Best of show in contest Palladium-Item
- Calvert Marine Museum Announces Exciting Upcoming Events In May 2024 - Bay Neton April 24, 2024 at 10:01 am
Calvert Marine Museum Announces Exciting Upcoming Events In May 2024 Bay Net
- Serralves Museum Álvaro Siza Wing/ Álvaro Siza Vieira - ArchDailyon April 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
Serralves Museum Álvaro Siza Wing/ Álvaro Siza Vieira ArchDaily
- Women Who Care to support GH Children's Museum - Grand Haven Tribuneon April 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
Women Who Care to support GH Children's Museum Grand Haven Tribune
- South Bend's History Museum names 2024 African American Legacy Award - South Bend Tribuneon April 24, 2024 at 9:41 am
South Bend's History Museum names 2024 African American Legacy Award South Bend Tribune
- Museums return to University of Missouri campus for reopening in May - Columbia Daily Tribuneon April 24, 2024 at 9:33 am
Museums return to University of Missouri campus for reopening in May Columbia Daily Tribune
- Jane Austen Museum Seeks Volunteers to Help Transcribe Newly Acquired Memoir - Fine Books & Collections Magazineon April 24, 2024 at 9:28 am
Jane Austen Museum Seeks Volunteers to Help Transcribe Newly Acquired Memoir Fine Books & Collections Magazine
- Springfield Art Museum renovations move forward in financed phases - News-Leaderon April 24, 2024 at 9:07 am
Springfield Art Museum renovations move forward in financed phases News-Leader
- Kehinde Wiley’s New Show Seeks Enlightenment in Darkness - The New York Timeson April 24, 2024 at 9:01 am
Kehinde Wiley’s New Show Seeks Enlightenment in Darkness The New York Times
- The Mississippi Museum of Art Takes on Mental Illness - The New York Timeson April 24, 2024 at 9:01 am
The Mississippi Museum of Art Takes on Mental Illness The New York Times
- Mennello Museum shows off items from its permanent collection in 'Self Taught Black Artists in the American South' - Orlando Weeklyon April 24, 2024 at 8:00 am
Mennello Museum shows off items from its permanent collection in 'Self Taught Black Artists in the American South' Orlando Weekly
- Fairview Museum launches Bridging History project to preserve Sanpete County's heritage - Daily Heraldon April 24, 2024 at 7:34 am
Fairview Museum launches Bridging History project to preserve Sanpete County's heritage Daily Herald
- TD Bank Group and Aga Khan Museum Renew Collaboration for An Additional Three Years - StreetInsider.comon April 24, 2024 at 6:19 am
TD Bank Group and Aga Khan Museum Renew Collaboration for An Additional Three Years StreetInsider.com
- The Hammer Museum's ‘Arts Party' is a free celebration that's just for college students - NBC Southern Californiaon April 24, 2024 at 5:56 am
The Hammer Museum's ‘Arts Party' is a free celebration that's just for college students NBC Southern California
- MV Art Guild exhibit shows at Lost City Museum - The Progress - mvprogresson April 24, 2024 at 5:42 am
MV Art Guild exhibit shows at Lost City Museum - The Progress mvprogress
- New sign recognizes major museum donor | News, Sports, Jobs - Minot Daily Newson April 24, 2024 at 5:08 am
New sign recognizes major museum donor | News, Sports, Jobs Minot Daily News
- PRIMITIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS AT CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM - Coosa Valley Newson April 24, 2024 at 4:38 am
PRIMITIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS AT CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM Coosa Valley News
- Doc Ford's employees build, donate miniature restaurant to railroad museum - Fort Myers Beach Talkon April 24, 2024 at 4:36 am
Doc Ford's employees build, donate miniature restaurant to railroad museum Fort Myers Beach Talk
- EMS Day at the Museum, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 12 - 4pm EDT - Event Calendar - Smithsonian Institutionon April 24, 2024 at 4:05 am
EMS Day at the Museum, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 12 - 4pm EDT - Event Calendar Smithsonian Institution
- Plans for Michael Jordan museum in Wilmington scrapped - Tar Heel Timeson April 24, 2024 at 4:01 am
Plans for Michael Jordan museum in Wilmington scrapped Tar Heel Times
- Haverhill Firefighting Museum Plans Raffle with $3500 Cash Top Prize, $1000 Second Prize - WHAV Newson April 24, 2024 at 4:00 am
Haverhill Firefighting Museum Plans Raffle with $3500 Cash Top Prize, $1000 Second Prize WHAV News
- Museum event combines art, eco-conscious choices | News - Huntington Herald Dispatchon April 24, 2024 at 4:00 am
Museum event combines art, eco-conscious choices | News Huntington Herald Dispatch
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 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.