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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 11h

Cracks in security? Qing dynasty ceramics damaged in British Museum display. Incident involving 300-year-old Jingdezhen ceramics puts museum display safety under global scrutiny. www.scmp.com/news/china/d... #globalmuseum #museums #BritishMuseum #Chineseceramics

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 11h

Bandwagons or breeding grounds for innovation: What economic elites’ private museums contribute to the arts. In recent decades, hundreds of private art collectors have opened museum spaces, which they largely finance and control themselves. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #globalmuseum #museums

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Bandwagons or breeding grounds for innovation: What economic elites’ private museums contribute to the arts

In recent decades, hundreds of private art collectors have opened museum spaces, which they largely finance and control themselves. While such initiatives have been criticized as conspicuous consumpti...

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 12h

Morris Museum's Guinness Conservator Jere Ryder demonstrates one of Murtogh D. Guinness’ favorite pieces: a Barrel Chamber Organ dating from 1795 to 1803. This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at an object that has been on view only once in 20 years. #globalmuseum #museums #music #barrelorgan

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 14h

Making the golden haloes from Botticelli’s workshop sparkle. How has UV light been used to help restore original golden haloes and what is the significance of the pomegranate in this painting? NationalGallery. #ArtHistory #Conservation #NationalGallery #globalmuseum #art

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

These little birds have a secret. They’re actually KGB concealment devices. How do we confirm that our artifacts are concealment devices without damaging them? We X-ray them! We uncovered capsules in each statue #globalmuseum #museums #spymuseum #KGB #Concealment #spies #spying

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A century of dioramas, dinosaurs and discoveries: Witte Museum turns 100 with millions of years on exhibit. Founded in 1926, the museum in Brackenridge Park is marking the milestone with two special exhibits and several events sanantonioreport.org/witte-museum... #globalmuseum #museums #WitteMuseum

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Five years later, Papa Ibra Tall founded Manufacture Sénégalaise des Arts Décoratifs which was dedicated to the creation of tapestry. This tapestry, "Poete aux Mains Magiques" was created in 1969 and is an example of Ibra Talls dedication to Pan-African design.

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

While this Senegalese artist spent much of his early career studying in France, he returned to Senegal in 1960 to co-found the École Nationale des Beaux Arts in Dakar with fellow artists Iba NDiaye and Pierre Lods.

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This colorful tapestry designed by artist Papa Ibra Tall is being unrolled behind the scenes at our National Museum of African Art as it’s prepared to go out for a loan show. Smithsonian National Museum of African Art #globalmuseum #museums #AfricanArt

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The great ALASTAIR SIM — born 126yrs ago today — getting his ‘Millicent Fritton’ on in THE BELLES OF ST. TRINIAN’S (1954). @michaelwarburton1 #globalmuseum #britishcomedy #movies #humour #humor

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Animals crossing: the simple solution to stop roadkill in the #Amazon. Installation of eight canopy bridges in Alta Floresta has enabled 15,000 safe crossings by animals including spider monkeys and marmosets – and more bridges are planned elsewhere. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #globalmuseum

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

William Morris Gallery rehangs collection to explore overlooked stories. ‘Reimagined’ galleries place greater emphasis on influence of South Asian and Islamic art. www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #globalmuseum #museums #WilliamMorris #design

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Register for the FREE Pulse of Membership Webinar, October 15th at Noon Central. The trends in membership marketing & the membership climate as reported by the people managing programs on a day-to-day basis. 👇 register.gotowebinar.com/register/219... #globalmuseum #museums #membership #webinar

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

National Museum of American History Commemorates 250 Years of the Gunboat Philadelphia. Conservation Updates and New Research Findings. The gunboat Philadelphia is a rare surviving intact American revolutionary war fighting vessel www.si.edu/newsdesk/rel... #globalmuseum #museums #AmericanHistory

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

At least five arrested over Renoir museum theft. The two suspected burglars are said to be among them. Two of the masterpieces stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, a suburb of Nice, have yet to be recovered.. www.bbc.com/news/article... #globalmuseum #museums #artheist #crime #Renoir

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Church Archaeology | Annual Conference & Membership. The Society for Church Archaeology (SCA) annual conference will be held at Chester Cathedral (Chester, England) on Saturday 31st October 2026, 10am – 4:30pm. 👇 www.churcharchaeology.org/current-conference #globalmuseum #Archaeology #Churches

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Willem de Kooning review – the artist’s lifelong rebellion against himself is thrilling to watch. Marking a century since the Dutch artist stowed away to New York. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... #globalmuseum #museums #art #Rijksmuseum

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Van Gogh Museum secures future after resolving dispute with Dutch government. Settlement will clear the way for major renovation of Amsterdam venue. www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #globalmuseum #museums #VanGogh

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Man installs ‘placebo’ thermostat to let family think they’re putting the heating on. A man has installed a fake thermostat in the hall in the hope it will prevent his wife and children putting the heating on any time they ‘feel a bit chilly’. newsthump.com/2026/10/08/m... #globalmuseum #humour

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A paper suggested a paleontologist’s fossil was forged. He wants it retracted. Xenodens calminechari was a small mosasaur with an unusual row of saw-like teeth that lived 66 million years ago retractionwatch.com/2026/10/08/m... #globalmuseum #fossils #paleontology

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

These fascinating photos offer an intimate glimpse into family life near Buffalo, New York, in 1887. The images capture quiet domestic scenes, small-town streets, and everyday moments shared by families in the surrounding area. www.vintag.es/2026/10/buff... #globalmuseum #history

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ukraine rebuilds museum devoted to controversial national figure. Roman Shukhevych was a key figure in country’s fight for independence, but has also been accused of being a Nazi collaborator. www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/10/07/u... #globalmuseum #museums #Ukraine

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

⭐JOB POSTING⭐ Executive Director, Historic Ithaca. Historic Ithaca is seeking an experienced and visionary to guide our next chapter and advance historic preservation across New York's Finger Lakes region. $70,500-$75,500. 👇 www.historicithaca.org/careers #globalmuseum #museumjobs #employment

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Careers | Historic Ithaca

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hidden Treasures - The Museo Benozzo Gozzoli in Castelfiorentino. The son of a tailor, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro was the fortunate recipient of perhaps the most celebrated artistic training in history. ideasroadshow.substack.com/p/three-hidd... #globalmuseum #museums #renaissance #art

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Curator's Tour Lehman College Art Gallery FREE TICKETS REQUIRED 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/curators-t... #globalmuseum #museums #events

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Candle scissors had a box for hot scraps. In early 1800s England, candles made from animal fat needed their wicks trimmed to stop smoke and waste. The box caught hot ends before they fell back into the melted fat. @timeless_brit @globalmuseum #history #England #candles

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I’ve always loved this one. A bit of magic in the ordinary. @susiedent #etymology #wordoftheday #globalmuseum

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

American Numismatic Society plans 2028 opening of Money Museum. Toledo will be home to one of the world’s largest money collections after the American Numismatic Society renovates its future headquarters and Money Museum archive.ph/9qCiF #globalmuseum #museums #numismatics #money #Toledo

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New dinosaur-era insect found trapped in tree resin named after Teletubbies character. 'Noo-Noo' lived some 99 million years ago and featured long mouthparts that reached nearly twice its body length. www.independent.co.uk/news/science... #fossils #globalmuseum #insects

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

💚 Meet the NZ pūriri moth, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular native moths 🌿 This one is a male. After spending years underground, they emerge as adults for a very short time — often just a single day — to find a mate. #MorereLodge #globalmuseum #moths #insects

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tour the Public Art Collection. FREE TICKETS HERE 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/public-art... #globalmuseum #museums #PublicArt

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How to build a Jurassic sea dragon skeleton. Watch as the long-necked Futabasaurus suzukii, one of the most fascinating plesiosaurs, is meticulously assembled for the Natural History Museum's Jurassic Oceans exhibit #globalmuseum #museums #plesiosaur #exhibitions

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mary Beard suggests ‘tweaks’ to British Museum’s handling of queues to see Bayeux tapestry. Classicist and museum trustee visited the line after people complained of waiting for hours, with some turned away www.theguardian.com/culture/2026... #globalmuseum #museums #BritishMuseum #BayeuxTapestry

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 57th Anniversary to the debut of Monty Python. Their first sketch from their first episode showed you all you needed to know. #globalmuseum #MontyPython #Comedy

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

⭐ Free⭐ Handling and Maintenance of Historic House Collections Webinars. The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC). Apply by October 11. November 10, 13, 16, 20, 2026, at 1-2pm ET learning.culturalheritage.org/products/han... #globalmuseum #webinar #collections

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AIC & FAIC Learning: Handling and Maintenance of Historic House Collections Webinars 2027

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This 19th-century poster advertisement for the City Portrait Gallery, 22 Ludgate Street, near St Paul’s, London seeks to persuade women to get miniatures and profiles taken of themselves at the Gallery. @BritishMuseum #globalmuseum #museums #posters

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Why didn't anyone tell me there's an animal that smells exactly like hot, buttered popcorn? Side question: Why can't humans naturally smell this good? creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st... #globalmuseum #animals #binturong

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Field Museum deaccessioned a collection of firearms and other weapons & accessories and are still looking to transfer some to other non-profits. The list with photos is here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets.... If you are interested contact lhancock@fieldmuseum.org. #globalmuseum #museums #weaponry

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

West to East: Stitching Mississippi Stories Coulter Fussell, a diner waitress turned artist, makes her kids’ Snapchat messages into art. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Gs... #globalmuseum #art #quilts

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Can a Snapchat stunt be art? 📸 👻

YouTube video by National Gallery of Art

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Vintage Clocks & Watches Design | Unique Designs | Vintage & Modern | Great Gifts For The Home | In the Global Museum Store @zazzle zazzle.com/collections/... #clock #clocks #watches #gifts #giftideas #zazzlemade #globalmuseum

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When exhibitions become formats, what happens to the experience of art? A generation of exhibitions is adapting the museum to the way we already consume media, raising questions about what happens to the artwork. www.designboom.com/art/exhibiti... #globalmuseum #museums #immersive #art #exhibitions

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My side hustle - cartooning. A take on museum collection repatriation. rogersmithcartoons.weebly.com #globalmuseum #museum #cartoons #rogersmithcartoons #humour #humor

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

How Do You Make People Care About an Object? What Museums Can Learn From Their Most Talked-About Objects. 👇 www.museumnext.com/article/how-... #globalmuseum #museums #collections

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

An Inside Look at Why a Private Museum Is on Every Major Collector’s Wish List. Patrons, including Dries Van Noten, Jorge M. Pérez, and Patrizia Sandretto ReRebaudengo, think big by launching their own new institutions. galeriemagazine.com/an-inside-lo... #globalmuseum #museums #PrivateMuseums #art

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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

OPINION: Should we refuse to give the Bayeux tapestry back to France? Of course not! So why are we keeping the Parthenon marbles? It is simply wrong for the British Museum to hoard what doesn’t belong to Britain. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #globalmuseum #museums #Parthenonmarbles

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