Tue 05 May 2020 Opinion

An object a day #23: the Robben Island guides

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today is: the Robben Island guides.

Mlilwana “Sparky” Sparks was previously a prisoner on Robben Island but is now a guide. Photo credit: Eileen Ogintz
Mon 04 May 2020 Opinion

An object a day #22: The red shoe

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today’s object is: the red shoe.

The red shoe is on display at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.
Fri 01 May 2020 Opinion

An object a day #21: Tutankhamun’s mask

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today’s object is: Tutankhamun’s mask.

The less well-known view of Tutankhamun’s mask
Thu 30 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #20: Turing’s bombe

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today’s object is: Turing’s bombe.

A replica of Turing’s bombe on display at Bletchley Park, England
Tue 28 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #19: Viking ship

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today’s object is: Viking ship.

This Viking ship is on display at the Viking Ship Museum of Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway
Mon 27 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #18: Keats’ life mask

Every day for 30 days we will be featuring a museum object that has inspired or intrigued us, in the hope that “an object a day keeps the doctor away.” We love creating exciting, meaningful storytelling through engaging experiences, but still firmly believe that it is hard to beat the thrill of being in the presence of authentic artefacts. Today’s object is: Keats’ life mask.