Sat 25 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #16: Darwin’s desk

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: Darwin’s desk.

A reimagining of Darwin’s study has been created at Down House in Kent, England.
Thu 23 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #15: Benin bronzes

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 Benin bronzes.

Wed 22 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #14: B Hall cell

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: a B Hall cell in Tai Kwun, Hong Kong.

Tue 21 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #13: Apollo 11 command module

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 Apollo 11 command module.

The Apollo 11 Command Module is on display at the National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.
Mon 20 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #12: The Painted Hall

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 Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

The Painted Hall took nineteen years to complete in 1726
Sun 19 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #11: Children’s drawings, Terezín Ghetto

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: children’s drawings, Terezín Ghetto.

These pictures are often all that is left to commemorate these children’s lives