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.

Sun 26 Apr 2020 Opinion

An object a day #17: Tank 390

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: Tank 390.

A replica of Tank 390 is on display at the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh
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.