A Student Exhibition – The Hancocks: Scientists in the Studio

As part of our Masters programme, we get the chance to do an exhibition module, and last night all of the work came together as we held a little preview Continue reading →

The McManus in Dundee: Babies in museums and Metamuseums

I recently got the chance to hang out with my friend Hannah and check out the McManus Museum and Art Gallery in Dundee. It turned out to be a really interesting trip Continue reading →

Museum Studies

I started an MA in Museum Studies last Autumn and ironically, since then I haven’t found the time to update here whatsoever, despite going to more new museums than ever. Continue reading →

Anne Frank + You Exhibition

The touring Anne Frank + You exhibition came to Newcastle last month, (which is where I now live, not that I’d mentioned it yet) and I was able to check Continue reading →

Heritage Open Days 2012 – The Portico Library, Manchester

 I happened to be in Manchester for Heritage Open Days, and being with a fellow library enthusiast we headed to The Portico Library which is just off of Mosley Street. Continue reading →

Imperial War Museum North – Salford Quays, Manchester

I’ve been meaning to visit the Imperial War Museum since I saw their poster campaign at Piccadilly Station on the tram platform. Sadly that poster was for the past exhibition Continue reading →

Heritage Open Days: Oxford Open Doors 2010 Retrospective

I’ve made a mental note to go on a UK holiday this time next year, it seems like the Heritage Open Days weekend is always dry, sunny and beautiful. Perfect Continue reading →

Merry Christmas!

Hope you all have a good one, don’t forget loads of museums are open around this period and are a great place to visit as they are often free of Continue reading →

Respite from Christmas madness at the National Portrait Gallery

I hadn’t realised how much was on display in the free entry galleries at the National Portrait Gallery, I have to admit I have dismissed the National Portrait Gallery somewhat Continue reading →

Salford Zine Library at Salford Art Gallery

I haven’t been as timely as I would have liked with my third blog instalment on my trip to the Lake District, but will aim to have the post up Continue reading →