UKmuseums

UKmuseums posts news and information on museums, mostly in the UK. For mills please see our sister site @UKwindmills. For Industrial History see @EarlyIndustry.

[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

A long-established "fact" often repeated in books and official guides, even on museum and local history websites, and also Wikipedia. But the rebus milestone theory is a myth, easily disproved with a little research. https://t.co/8VoKdKmpPM

[About East Grinstead @AboutEG]

Sad to hear that Dorothy Hatswell has passed away. I knew her through association with @EG_Museum and her local history books. She was acting curator of the museum for some time, and had a great knowledge of East Grinstead and its past.

[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

In the News: All UK Museums, Galleries and Auction Houses Ordered To Shut Down 5 November. https://t.co/4qTwBwv4sB

[UKwindmills @UKwindmills]

In the Press: The 64 historic places in Cambridgeshire at risk of being lost for good. https://t.co/BvNb4OOzKN

[STEAM Museum @steam_museum]

We are delighted to announce that we have received the Travellers’ Choice Award from @TripAdvisor, placing STEAM in the top 10% of attractions worldwide! 🥳🚂

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review.

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[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

Museum News: 75 years of industrial history explored at new Denmark museum. https://t.co/fUpXCtH2VU

[UKwindmills @UKwindmills]

Obituary: Alan Hastings Kenyon. In Suffolk, his most notable contributions were his involvement in the 1961 restoration of Pakenham windmill and the preservation of the Sutton Hoo Viking site. https://t.co/b33dR90OIe (Dorset Echo)

[RAF Museum @RAFMUSEUM]

There are many untold stories about those who defended our skies in the #BattleofBritain, e.g. the women protecting our pilots. To mark #BattleofBritain80 we partnered with @RoyalAirForce @UkNatArchives to bring this special #OnTheRecord podcast. Listen https://t.co/SysSg0BivT

[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

Museum News: Lyme Regis Museum welcomes first visitors in six months. https://t.co/BuMFajVpV8

[Natural History Museum @NHM_London]

The Museum's lambscapers are back! Drafted in from @WWTLondon, the two greyface Dartmoor sheep - Bracken (5) and Ivy (3) - play an integral role in sustainably managing the Wildlife Garden. We'll forgive them for not social distancing. Visit them until late October.

[Pitt Rivers Museum @Pitt_Rivers]

After 6 long months of being closed @Pitt_Rivers & @morethanadodo are reopening next Tuesday. We can't wait to get those doors open & see you all again. Don't forget to pre-book your free tickets at https://t.co/ELNPY2paD2. Any queries, see our FAQs at https://t.co/x9ckUZjJAy

[Ashmolean Museum @AshmoleanMuseum]

This is a tricky one - what could it be?! Share you guesses below 👇

[STEAM Museum @steam_museum]

🚂 It's full STEAM ahead! 🚂

Our doors are now open and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Discover the incredible history of the Great Western Railway with our award-winning displays.

Book your visit online: https://t.co/xyc7puIFoX

[STEAM Museum @steam_museum]

We are delighted to be reopening our doors this Thursday, 17 September!

All visitors and season ticket holders will need to book online via our website. You will also find lots of useful info to help you plan your visit.

We cannot wait to see you again!

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[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

@JohnPye7 Reasons to be Cheerful... https://t.co/dF9z15cvbc

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Museum News: V&A unveils new museum shop inspired by “craftsmanship” https://t.co/19tqZ6QvR9 (designweek)

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Museum News: New director for Bucks County Museum. https://t.co/98XCUJgkna (Mix96) #UKmuseums

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@jrussell46 Morning Jacquie. Have a good day. I see you're busy cooking great food again. The mince pies were delicious! 😋

[UKmuseums @UKmuseums]

Museum News: V&A wins 2016 Museum of the Year Award. https://t.co/TDHjuXM6nq (Evening Standard) #UKmuseums

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Museum News: Museum of Oxford appeals for more volunteers. https://t.co/r61o0AbXC2 (Oxford Mail) #UKmuseums