#Ramadan – the 9th month of the Islamic calendar – begins today. It’s a time of fasting, spiritual reflection and prayer.

This lamp bears a decorative inscription from the ‘Light verse’ of the Qur’an and was made to illuminate a mosque or shrine.

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Nominations are open for this year’s Marsh Trust Awards, celebrating the outstanding contribution of museum volunteers.

The awards recognise people who’ve helped museums or heritage sites engage the public – find out more and nominate: ow.ly/15VE50NofO6

📸 2022

🌸 A life in vain. My looks, talents faded like these cherry blossoms paling in the endless rains that I gaze out upon, alone 🌧

Today is #InternationalPoetryDay ! These moving words were composed by Japanese poet Ono no Komachi, shown in this print 🖋 ow.ly/1uKF50Nhj5L

This Assyrian tablet records the #SpringEquinox over 2,600 years ago:

‘On the 6th day of Nisan the day and night were of equal length’. Nisan was the first month of the Assyrian calendar 🌞🌑 ow.ly/o7eO30rzY13

💐 Tag someone who deserves this beautiful bouquet today 💐

Made in 1856, this idyllic scene uses a combination of multiple wood-engraved blocks printed in colour over an intaglio key plate.

Can you spot three bird’s eggs, a wasp and a pear in the image? ow.ly/SxU050NgBxj

💐 Tag someone who deserves this beautiful bouquet today 💐

Made in 1856, this idyllic scene uses a combination of multiple wood-engraved blocks printed in colour over an intaglio key plate.

Can you spot three bird’s eggs, a wasp and a pear in the image? ow.ly/SxU050NgBxj

Due to industrial action taking place across the public sector, the Museum may have to close galleries at short notice today, Wednesday 15 March.

This is not a decision taken lightly and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Read more: ow.ly/KkBM50MGoy1