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Want to get up close and personal with some Michelangelo drawings? Join me on YouTube to take a closer look at three beautiful works from #MichelangeloLastDecades , opening tomorrow British Museum m.youtube.com/watch?v=_KkOmO…
Tonight on BBC The One Show we’re talking treasure with the British Museum. And I get to meet prolific mudlark Caroline Nunneley (check out her IG profile - carolinenunneleymudlark - and you’ll see what I mean!)
Join us on Saturday 27 April to celebrate the history of dance and contemplate its future 💃🕺
Journey through dance styles, then boogie down to tunes provided by DJs Sadie Silver and gender equality arts platform the Psy-Sisters 👯♀️
🎫Tickets are free! ow.ly/6n4350Rlj1o
Good luck to everyone running the #LondonMarathon today!
According to Herodotus, the original ‘marathon runner’ was a messenger called Pheidippides, who ran from Athens to Sparta to seek help against the Persian forces, covering 260km in two days 🏃♂
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Cat-lovers will recognise the struggle 🐈
This sketch is a fabulous example of Da Vinci’s ability to capture expressions: just look this cat's clear disdain as it squirms within an overly eager embrace!
🎂 Leonardo Da Vinci was born #OnThisDay in 1452.
Huge congrats to Wakefield Museums & Castles and the young people in Wakefield who have been nominated for their work on the Where we are… project, supported by Youth Association 🙌
Where we are… is a UK-wide programme for young people that co-delivers local arts and cultural projects.
To all who are celebrating, we wish you an excellent Easter.
These little chicks are sure to brighten your day.
#EasterSunday
🔍 Drawn by Frank Paton, produced 1856-1909
Nominations for the “Volunteers for Museum Learning” Marsh Trust Awards are now open! Celebrate the work of #volunteers across the UK! Visit our website to find out how: ow.ly/nGo750R40Kj.
Nominations are open until 1700 on Friday 12 July 2024.
This Easter, you’ll have more options to plan your visit to our #LegionExhibition with extended opening hours 🐰 🥚
Book now for additional evening timeslots between 4-7.30pm on Saturday 30 March, Monday 1 April, Saturday 6 April and Sunday 7 April.
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A Welsh wonder on display this #StDavidsDay 🥬✨
With its dramatic coastlines and rugged mountains, the unspoiled beauty of the Welsh countryside has inspired artists for centuries.
🏞️ Do you recognise the renowned Welsh beauty spot depicted in this watercolour by Turner?