Establishing paid Museum Internships for A Level Leavers
For the third year running, our paid Museum Experience Internships for A Level or equivalent education leavers are helping young people navigate the world of museum careers. Coming to the end of secondary education is a pivotal part in any young person’s life. Looking back, I remember that period between finishing my exams and getting my results as a time…
Calculators, Calculators, Calculators!
The Whipple Museum of the History of Science holds the largest (probably!) collection of electronic handheld calculators in the United Kingdom. This summer, I have had the opportunity to audit, rehouse, and construct a new case of these devices. Technology has developed so quickly over the past decades that we think of calculators as much as apps on our phones…
Make Do and Mend, Museum Edition
Here’s how a repaired Naga body cloth from India can provide inspiration for mending your own socks. As part of the Stores Move Project, the team at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA), the team has recently been processing textile collections from India, preparing them to move to our new store. You can learn a lot about the way…