Rachel Coman

Collections Assistant for National Trust, Museum Studies Graduate. Pronouns she/her.

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Will be permanently deleting this account and setting up on Blu Sky 💙💙

[Durotriges Project @Durotrigesdig]

This dramatic, if forgotten, image of Iron Age people building a timber-laced *Stone Fort in Scotland* was made by Alan Sorrell

It appears in Barbara Green's 1968 book *Prehistoric Britain*

We don't know if it depicts a particular hillfort but we love it 😍

#HillfortsWednesday

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

The power of the story, empowering communities is so vital...above all else tell the truth. Learning so much from @M_Charters and @michellegayle1 in conversation @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

This was a gig and then some! An inspiring, powerful performance from @SurfingSofas 🫶

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Powerful, strong, emotional and inspiring start to day 2 of #Museums2024 with Michelle Charters. Now looking forward to the discussion with Michelle Gayle.

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Day 9 of #museum30 and it's #Abstraction I'm choosing to share the sculpture I make. Away from work I like to explore art. I love working on 3D pieces especially metal and ability to apply texture and contort the form. #emergingartist #sculpture

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

#museum30 day 8 and it's #Storage. Alot of my role is cleaning, I do get to work with amazing collections. Not everything can be displayed, it's important to check stored items for pest activity. I love this quilted bedspread...and no sign of insects 🫶 #CollectionsCare

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Looking forward to day 2 of #Museums2024 I'm intrigued to learn more about how we can use AI in our sector and the positive possibilities.

[Durotriges Project @Durotrigesdig]

It's #HillfortsWednesday!!

Here's an epic aerial photo of White Caterthun hillfort #Angus, snow and ice helping to define the magnificent ramparts, internal pits and house platforms

📷 © Aberdeenshire Council

For more see:

https://t.co/b2kcWh7Hom

#WinterIsComing

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Loved hearing about Beyond the Bassline and different ways of working in the space and the value of it, the heritage and the sounds. Gutted to miss the exhibition #Museums2024 @MuseumsAssoc

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Refreshing to hear a passionate advocate of the museum and other creative sectors. I'm really excited to see how more can be done to encourage more children and young people to engage with museums and art galleries. @RhonddaBryant @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners #MuseumsChangeLives #Museums2024

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Day 7 of #Museum30 and it's all about #Green that for me is about thoughtful use of resources. A really simple one is cutting tyvek sheets in half when repacking some textiles. We can still achieve a good seal and wrap two textiles instead of one.

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Awards time #MuseumsChangesLives @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Day 6 of #Museum30 and #Fragmented With tight resources, I can be room guiding, I love room guiding...but it can be problematic with a stop start approach to collections care work. To help minimise impact I prep my equipment in advance so I can fill the time gaps.

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Fascinating and thought provoking insight into the toppling of the Colston statue and how Mshed responded @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Day 5 #Museum30 and the theme is #Glow Does the setting sun glow? Im not sure but there's positive even in the trickier times.

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

A wonderfully joyful session on relationship building. Full of joy, emotion, identity, accessible, equitable and celebrating the wonderful interactions in museum spaces. Thank you Esther, Sammy Callum and Elizabeth for sharing your experiences @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024

[Museums Association @MuseumsAssoc]

Not conference-related but very important: it's #AntiBullyingWeek, so we're re-sharing Sticks and Stones: Bullying in Museums ✍️

Everyone deserves to be supported and respected at work – read our research findings and recommendations for the sector here: https://t.co/kEokPxWxmc

[Rachel Coman @Museum_Rachel]

Passionate and committed advocacy for our sector...and driving towards culture being accessible for all @TracyBrabin inspiring start and truly joyful @MuseumsAssoc #Museums2024