Viewing posts from August, 2024

New Jobs at the Museum

22 Aug 2024, 2:25 p.m.

We are delighted to advertise two new jobs at the museum. These are a Curatorial Assistant and a Museum Assistant. The new roles are being funded from our recent award by Research England's Higher Education Museums, Galleries, and Collections Fund ...

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New Interactive Optical Cabinet on Display

15 Aug 2024, 12:14 p.m.

We have a wonderful new interactive machine in our lower galley. It is a replica of an 18th century optical cabinet, built and donated by early and pre-cinema expert Stephen Herbert, who sadly died last year. Stephen modelled the cabinet ...

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