Ben Melham

My thoughts on our relationship with #builtheritage #culturalheritage #Sustainability . Director at @morticeconsult . Captain @PutneyTownRC (ret). Views own.

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#IconTC #IconESN Welcome to this presentation. ‘WEATHERING THE STORM: Protecting museums and their collections from a changing climate’ as part of the @iconesn Twitter Conference

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As well as posts here on LinkedIn you can follow all the build up and all the visits on the day on a dedicated Instagram feed https://t.co/NTpNe0wKF2

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📣 WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 I will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for THE MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS, supported by a team of fabulous volunteer witnesses working in shifts, in London on Friday 25th October 🏛🏃‍♂️🏛

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Two questions that you may be able to help with to assist with this World Record Attempt 🤔💡
1. Do you have any suggestions for museums* in Central London that we should definitely try to build in to the attempt if we can?

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In undertaking this attempt I am hoping to highlight many wonderful museums across London that people may not be aware of. 🏛 ❤️

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2. Do you know of any museums that may be open to the public* before 1000 or after 1700 (normal museum opening hours) as this will assist in extending the time available for the attempt.

[MuseumToilets🏛🚽 @MuseumToilets]

@museumtoilets on tour at @GuildhallArt #museumtoilets

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This visit to @thevasamuseum Stockholm was jaw dropping 😱. What an achievement to have this object on open display in such an impressive setting, a big 👏 to all involved in operating, maintaining and developing this fantastic site 🏛️⚓️🇸🇪

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Congratulations on your new name London Museum @LDN_Museum 🎉🏛️❤️(formerly The Museum of London)

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Our new look has taken flight 🕊️

#londonmuseum

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A question for you 🤔

Do you want to:
- Support organisations delivering public benefit?
- Work with an amazing people?
- Put sustainability at the heart of your work?
- Be a part of projects that enhance our most prestigious cultural institutions?

https://t.co/TJJqAw0jJr

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Congratulations to everyone across the @V_and_A team, and everyone else involved, in the development and operation of Young V&A @young_vam . A fantastic achievement all on winning #MuseumOfTheYear 2024 🏛️🏆👏 @artfund

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A wonderful opportunity to witness this D-Day veteran, the largest object in the @I_W_M collection, saluting the 80th anniversary. 🏛️⚓️💥❤️ #HMSBelfast #DDay80

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Hotel guest 🏨🐝

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Empty @NHM_London 🏛️🐋

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@RNLI It prompted me to go online after the exhibition and make a donation https://t.co/RRtbu0jWHU 🙏🛟

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Whilst on site at @RMGreenwich today I took some time to visit the free exhibition Women of the @RNLI 🛟. A really interesting mixed media exhibition with some wonderful film, photography, infographics and objects.

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@RNLI On this wet island, where many of us spend time on or near water, it is a great reassurance to know they are there and willing to put themselves into danger for the benefit of others. 🙏🛟

[Paul Griffiths @PaulG_heritage]

A brilliant chance to join our amazing team @Painshill ….

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The most visited site in each nation:
🇬🇧&🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @britishmuseum 🏛️
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 National Museum of Scotland @NtlMuseumsScot
NI @TitanicBelfast
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿@StFagans_Museum

Full data set: https://t.co/TrhMoT09VD

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2023 Visitor numbers have been released today by @alva_uk

- Overall across the 374 ALVA member sites visitor numbers increased 19% versus 2022 figures, which is great news for the sector. 🏛🏰🦓🌳🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽🧑🏽‍🦼🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️👩🏻‍🦯

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- Indoor attractions saw a 23% increase versus 2% increase in outdoor attractions.
- Numbers are still down 11% versus pre-covid (2019) visitor number 🦠