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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
- Nazi-era provenance research on the National Art Library’s collection of German books
by Michelle Zhu on June 3, 2026 at 10:01 amFrom September 2025 to March 2026, I undertook a CHASE-AHRC doctoral placement at the V&A. As part of its ongoing provenance research initiatives, my project examines the ownership histories of German books acquired by the... The post Nazi-era provenance research on the National Art Library’s collection of German books appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Claire Harrup – Layered landscapesby Annemarie Bilclough on June 1, 2026 at 9:47 am
One thing that fascinated me about Claire Harrup’s work for her 2024 winning project for National Trust and Harper Collins book Britain’s Landmarks and Legends was the process used to create it, once I discovered... The post Claire Harrup – Layered landscapes appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Blue Motion: A Collaborative Response to Museum Objectsby Sophie Alonso on May 28, 2026 at 11:08 am
What can be created when college students work with professional dancers to respond to a museum object? In January and February 2026 students from four local colleges – Big Creative Education, Leyton Sixth College, Monoux... The post Blue Motion: A Collaborative Response to Museum Objects appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Objects, images and stories: Jewish cultural histories at the V&Aby Alice Minter on May 19, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Jewish Culture Month offers an opportunity to explore the V&A’s collections through the lens of ritual, movement, memory, and creativity. Across the museum, ritual objects, dress, photography, and performance reveal stories of Jewish communities at... The post Objects, images and stories: Jewish cultural histories at the V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.
- V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2025 – 2026 shortlist announcedby V&A Innovate Team on May 19, 2026 at 9:19 am
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the annual V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2025 – 26, a celebration of young people’s imaginative and inspiring design ideas. Working in teams, we asked students in years 7,... The post V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2025 – 2026 shortlist announced appeared first on V&A Blog.
- Expanding the book: A new National Art Library displayby Amy Orr on May 14, 2026 at 2:23 pm
Expanding 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.
- Royal Photographic Society work in progress: the archivist’s perspectiveby Federica Beretta on May 11, 2026 at 8:56 am
The Archivist’s perspective The post Royal Photographic Society work in progress: the archivist’s perspective appeared first on V&A Blog.
- 3 things to know about The Music is Black Festivalby V&A 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.
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- The Mob Museum - Nevada Business Magazineon June 10, 2026 at 2:18 am
The Mob Museum Nevada Business Magazine
- Railroad Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a salute to soul food - galvnews.comon June 10, 2026 at 2:00 am
Railroad Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a salute to soul food galvnews.com
- Museum Receives Fieldwork Fellowship - St. Landry Now Online Newspaperon June 10, 2026 at 1:48 am
Museum Receives Fieldwork Fellowship St. Landry Now Online Newspaper
- Visit these 5 California museums to learn about Native American cultures - Daily Bulletinon June 10, 2026 at 1:14 am
Visit these 5 California museums to learn about Native American cultures Daily Bulletin
- Visit these 5 California museums to learn about Native American cultures - Orange County Registeron June 10, 2026 at 1:14 am
Visit these 5 California museums to learn about Native American cultures Orange County Register
- Mark Twain Museum celebrates 150 years of ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ with free tickets this week & events all summer - KHQAon June 10, 2026 at 1:04 am
Mark Twain Museum celebrates 150 years of ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ with free tickets this week & events all summer KHQA
- National Civil Rights Museum opens Bayarn Rustin Institute - localmemphis.comon June 10, 2026 at 12:58 am
National Civil Rights Museum opens Bayarn Rustin Institute localmemphis.com
- El Pueblo History Museum celebrates lesser-known Coloradans - KUSA.comon June 10, 2026 at 12:47 am
El Pueblo History Museum celebrates lesser-known Coloradans KUSA.com
- 100 years of the Tyrolean Zugspitze Railway: The "Fascination Zugspitze" adventure museum celebrates - Snow Industry Newson June 10, 2026 at 12:33 am
100 years of the Tyrolean Zugspitze Railway: The "Fascination Zugspitze" adventure museum celebrates Snow Industry News
- Fort Caspar Museum exhibit features Wyoming Navy - Oil City Newson June 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
Fort Caspar Museum exhibit features Wyoming Navy Oil City News
- The Place for History: Springfield Art Museum celebrates nearly 100 years, recalls Warhol theft - KY3on June 10, 2026 at 12:21 am
The Place for History: Springfield Art Museum celebrates nearly 100 years, recalls Warhol theft KY3
- The Place for History: Chronicling the women who founded Springfield Art Museum - KY3on June 10, 2026 at 12:10 am
The Place for History: Chronicling the women who founded Springfield Art Museum KY3
- "The Late Show" desk arrives at Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago's West Loop - CBS Newson June 9, 2026 at 11:37 pm
"The Late Show" desk arrives at Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago's West Loop CBS News
- Oklahoma History Center Museum offers summer family activities in June and July - KOKHon June 9, 2026 at 11:37 pm
Oklahoma History Center Museum offers summer family activities in June and July KOKH
- Tides of Time: Inside the Pender County Museum preserving generations of local history - WWAYTV3on June 9, 2026 at 11:26 pm
Tides of Time: Inside the Pender County Museum preserving generations of local history WWAYTV3
- Desk from “The Late Show” arrives at Museum of Broadcast Communications - CBS Newson June 9, 2026 at 11:23 pm
Desk from “The Late Show” arrives at Museum of Broadcast Communications CBS News
- Polo Historical Society Museum to host Pegasus Special Riders on June 20 - Shaw Localon June 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Polo Historical Society Museum to host Pegasus Special Riders on June 20 Shaw Local
- Red, White, and You! | Everhart Museum showcases America250 exhibit - WNEPon June 9, 2026 at 10:45 pm
Red, White, and You! | Everhart Museum showcases America250 exhibit WNEP
- Tallahassee Museum celebrates America's 250th with Flag Day Cookout and new exhibit - WTXL ABC 27on June 9, 2026 at 10:44 pm
Tallahassee Museum celebrates America's 250th with Flag Day Cookout and new exhibit WTXL ABC 27
- The Met's Immersive Future Extends Beyond The Museum - UploadVRon June 9, 2026 at 10:41 pm
The Met's Immersive Future Extends Beyond The Museum UploadVR
- Vermont History Museum showcases never-before-displayed copper images - WCAXon June 9, 2026 at 10:29 pm
Vermont History Museum showcases never-before-displayed copper images WCAX
- Convicted Drents Museum Gold Thieves Must Serve 47 Months in Prison - Artforumon June 9, 2026 at 10:27 pm
Convicted Drents Museum Gold Thieves Must Serve 47 Months in Prison Artforum
- Eiteljorg Museum receives gift for acquisitions, including a Chihuly sculpture - WRTVon June 9, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Eiteljorg Museum receives gift for acquisitions, including a Chihuly sculpture WRTV
- Pine Cone–Wielding Child Damages Magritte Masterwork at Israel Museum - Artforumon June 9, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Pine Cone–Wielding Child Damages Magritte Masterwork at Israel Museum Artforum
- The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, Announces New Director of Collections and Archives and Accolades Awarded to Senior Director of Education - Nevada Business Magazineon June 9, 2026 at 10:03 pm
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, Announces New Director of Collections and Archives and Accolades Awarded to Senior Director of Education Nevada Business Magazine
- Chippewa Lake Historical Society museum grand opening set for July 3 in Medina County - Your Ohio Newson June 9, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Chippewa Lake Historical Society museum grand opening set for July 3 in Medina County Your Ohio News
- The Montclair Art Museum presents Victoria Sambunaris: Transformation of the American Landscape - NewJerseyStage.comon June 9, 2026 at 10:02 pm
The Montclair Art Museum presents Victoria Sambunaris: Transformation of the American Landscape NewJerseyStage.com
- Opelousas Museum receives Fieldwork Fellowship - KATCon June 9, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Opelousas Museum receives Fieldwork Fellowship KATC
- Florida Holocaust Museum offers free admission during Kanye West shows in Tampa - wtsp.comon June 9, 2026 at 9:31 pm
Florida Holocaust Museum offers free admission during Kanye West shows in Tampa wtsp.com
- Tractor trailer crashes near Philadelphia Museum of Art - NBC10 Philadelphiaon June 9, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Tractor trailer crashes near Philadelphia Museum of Art NBC10 Philadelphia
- Tractor trailer overturns near Philadelphia Museum of Art - NBC10 Philadelphiaon June 9, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Tractor trailer overturns near Philadelphia Museum of Art NBC10 Philadelphia
- Red, White, and You! | America250 exhibit at the Everhart Museum - WNEPon June 9, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Red, White, and You! | America250 exhibit at the Everhart Museum WNEP
- Russia’s Kinetic Destruction of Ukraine’s Cultural Memory - Lawfareon June 9, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Russia’s Kinetic Destruction of Ukraine’s Cultural Memory Lawfare
- Stages of Freedom to Close Providence Museum and Bookstore - Rhode Island Monthlyon June 9, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Stages of Freedom to Close Providence Museum and Bookstore Rhode Island Monthly
- MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History showcases new exhibit - thv11.comon June 9, 2026 at 9:13 pm
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History showcases new exhibit thv11.com
- Crystal Bridges in Arkansas opens large museum expansion - thv11.comon June 9, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Crystal Bridges in Arkansas opens large museum expansion thv11.com
- New Collier County museum exhibits highlight U.S., Naples history - Naples Daily Newson June 9, 2026 at 9:06 pm
New Collier County museum exhibits highlight U.S., Naples history Naples Daily News
- A Midland museum opened its doors to celebrate 60 years - Midland Reporter-Telegramon June 9, 2026 at 9:01 pm
A Midland museum opened its doors to celebrate 60 years Midland Reporter-Telegram
- Diane LaFollette retires as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum - Hot Springs Sentinel Recordon June 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Diane LaFollette retires as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum Hot Springs Sentinel Record
- Long-awaited Leonardo da Vinci Museum opens this week in downtown Pueblo - Denver Gazetteon June 9, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Long-awaited Leonardo da Vinci Museum opens this week in downtown Pueblo Denver Gazette
- Lacey Museum Grand Opening Set for This Weekend - southsoundmag.comon June 9, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Lacey Museum Grand Opening Set for This Weekend southsoundmag.com
- Art Beat interview + review: Lampstand Theatre turns the Edmonds Historical Museum into a stage - My Edmonds Newson June 9, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Art Beat interview + review: Lampstand Theatre turns the Edmonds Historical Museum into a stage My Edmonds News
- My Queasy, Forest-Scented Stroll Through LA’s New AI Art Museum - hyperallergic.comon June 9, 2026 at 8:38 pm
My Queasy, Forest-Scented Stroll Through LA’s New AI Art Museum hyperallergic.com
- National Civil Rights Museum unveils new institute in honor of late civil rights leader - Action News 5on June 9, 2026 at 8:38 pm
National Civil Rights Museum unveils new institute in honor of late civil rights leader Action News 5
- Ford Museum event spotlights forgotten Revolutionary figure for country’s 250th commemoration - MLive.comon June 9, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Ford Museum event spotlights forgotten Revolutionary figure for country’s 250th commemoration MLive.com
- Marine history lands in Jacksonville museum - Business North Carolinaon June 9, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Marine history lands in Jacksonville museum Business North Carolina
- Children's Museum celebrates 30 years with free community birthday party - KATCon June 9, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Children's Museum celebrates 30 years with free community birthday party KATC
- Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest - Gridley Heraldon June 9, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest Gridley Herald
- Child Punctures Magritte Painting With Pinecone at Israel Museum - hyperallergic.comon June 9, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Child Punctures Magritte Painting With Pinecone at Israel Museum hyperallergic.com
- Alum Georine Pierre selected for Pérez Art Museum Miami digital art commission - MIT Media Labon June 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Alum Georine Pierre selected for Pérez Art Museum Miami digital art commission MIT Media Lab
