The Imperial War Museum was founded during WW1 as a celebration of British society and its sacrifices. It has five branches, including one in Manchester, and covers all wars involving the UK since 1914. The museum is free to enter in central and north London. The Imperial War Museum is a series of historical museums […]
Children’s museums provide hands-on learning experiences and interactive activities for children. The first museum was founded in 1899, and now there are over 300 in the US. Two international professional organizations exist, and the largest children’s museum is in Indianapolis. Parents should call ahead and visit the museum’s website to plan their visit. Children can […]
The London Film Museum, located in County Hall, South London, showcases the British film industry with exhibits on costumes, set construction, and special effects. Founded in 2008 by Jonathan Sands, the museum features exhibitions on Ray Harryhausen, Charlie Chaplin, and Harry Potter. The museum charges an entry fee to fund workshops and community events, and […]
The Cinema Museum in London is a non-profit charity that displays film industry memorabilia and artifacts dating back to the 1890s. The museum is run entirely by volunteers and offers guided tours, occasional special events, and a library of film resources. Co-founders Ronald Grant and Martin Humphries have been collecting film-related artifacts for many years. […]
The Sherlock Holmes Museum in London is dedicated to the fictional detective and his companion, Dr. Watson. Housed in a Georgian townhouse, the museum recreates the interior of Holmes’ apartment and displays period artifacts. Some descendants of Conan Doyle have criticized the museum, but it has exclusive rights to receive and respond to Sherlock Holmes […]
The Cuming Museum in Southwark, London focuses on the history of the region from Roman times to the present day, with a collection of artifacts and exhibits. It also features the personal collection of Richard and Henry Cuming, the museum’s founders. The museum has expanded to include interactive displays for children and rotating exhibits. The […]
The Musée d’Orsay in Paris houses an impressive collection of 19th and early 20th-century art, including works by famous painters and sculptors. The museum is located in a former railway station, built in the Beaux-Arts style, and is open six days a week. Visitors can also enjoy the museum’s shops, café, and restaurant. The Orsay […]
The Foundling Museum celebrates the history of the first shelter for orphaned children and its major contributors: Thomas Coram, William Hogarth, and George Frideric Handel. The museum displays donated art and focuses on the lives of orphans. It hosts concerts, workshops, and private events. The museum is built on the original hospital site and offers […]
Museum technicians are responsible for placing, caring for, and displaying artifacts or documents held by a museum. They perform a wide range of tasks including manual labor, detailed analysis, educational outreach, and fundraising. They work primarily outside the public sphere and assist curators in their roles. The tasks performed by museum technicians can range from […]
A study by the University of Oxford and the Royal Botanic Edinburgh Garden found confusion over the naming and identification of many of the 1.8 million species of plants and animals on Earth. Up to 50% of specimens in natural history museums could be misidentified. The researchers suggest digitizing and DNA sequencing all samples to […]
Museum law covers various legal aspects of museum operations, including contracts, real estate, labor, tax, and fraud. Larger companies are often hired to represent museums, with lawyers specializing in specific areas. Tax lawyers are essential due to the non-profit status of many museums. Legal teams can become large during museum construction or expansion, with specialists […]
A museum director oversees day-to-day operations, manages budgets, and designs exhibitions. They are responsible for fundraising, grant proposals, and staff management. They act as a public representative and may have a background in collections or administration. A museum director is the administrative leader of a museum or similar institution, such as a zoo or historic […]
Wax museums display realistic wax figures of celebrities and often feature a “Chamber of Horrors.” Madame Tussaud invented the wax museum and her London location remains popular. Other major wax museums include Hollywood Wax Museum and National Great Blacks Wax Museum. Some museums portray specific themes or historical moments. A wax museum features a collection […]
Museum curators acquire and maintain collections, conduct research, and set up exhibitions. There are two types of curators: general, who oversee the entire museum, and section, who are responsible for a specific area. Curators can work in various types of museums, including specialty museums, and may also be responsible for working with donors. A specialized […]
