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Did you know that vibrations and gravity can change the dioramas in the Museum Galleries? These dioramas are cared for by our Conservation team, who have a variety of challenges in their up-keep and must constantly adapt to find solutions to issues that arise! Learn about some of the work of a conservator in this video with Assistant Conservator Loren. Learn more about diorama conservation in Loren's recent blog post, here: https://ow.ly/Ktsw50QtkXa

Exploring This Local Small Town Museum In Eastern North Carolina Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure https://ow.ly/bRaZ50Qn7U2

Archaeological discoveries play a crucial role in reconstructing the tapestry of history, shedding light on civilizations long gone. While professionals lead the charge, amateurs also contribute significantly to this endeavor. Their discoveries, whether chance finds or dedicated pursuits, often unveil hidden treasures and overlooked insights, enriching our understanding of the past. These discoveries aren't merely artifacts; they are windows into bygone eras, offering glimpses into the daily lives, beliefs, and achievements of ancient peoples. Amateurs bring diverse perspectives and enthusiasm to the field, supplementing the efforts of experts and democratizing the exploration of our collective heritage. Together, their findings form a mosaic that deepens and broadens our comprehension of human history. https://lnkd.in/eSpnVVGz

While the Reserve Bank reminds us of what cash looks like these days, if you’re wondering how to see more of it in your wallet, have a look at ANZ ‘s tips for Financial Wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/gEtMmHcV At David Marsh ANZ Mobile Banking, we’re here to help you achieve your home ownership dream with the right support. #anz #financialwellbeing #mortgage #homeownership

Smithsonian Open Access: (Click on:) si.edu/openaccess "Anyone can download, share & reuse millions of the Smithsonian's images from the Smithsonian's 21 museums, 14 research & education centers, and the National Zoo. The tools you need to create, imagine and discover are right at your fingertips." (Direct quote from the Smithsonian.) (Click on photo below or on si.edu/openaccess)

What is in the Spectrum Appendix? The Appendix is made up of units of information, for example, Object name. These units relate to the fields you might complete in a Spectrum Compliant collections management database. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ermPXG92 #FAQFriday #Museums #MuseumDocumentation

We have been crunching the numbers on the industrial heritage survey that we have been doing for Historic England and The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. Some headlines from our work so far… - 48% of sites are owned by a preservation trust or society; 25% are in local authority ownership - 45% of sites are accredited museums - On average each site spent £192,163 on repairs and maintenance over the last three years - 53% of sites had found it ‘quite difficult’ to secure public sector funding in the last three years; only 40% had sought sought private sector support - The majority of volunteers are over 65 years old; 74% of sites said they found it ‘fairly difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to attract new volunteers, and especially young volunteers - Over 40 million people visited independent designated industrial heritage sites during the last three years, the majority of whom were non-specialist family audiences Still lots more to unravel — but a mixed picture, with lots of scope for future development. The full report will be out later in the summer, and we will do a more comprehensive update in the next few weeks. (Photo taken at the brilliant Beamish Museum!) #heritage #museums #industrialheritage #culturalheritage #industrialarchaeology #heritagetourism #industrialhistory

New Episode - let's really get into #MuseumAccessibility and travelling the world from the comfort of your couch!

Attention Californian archives, libraries, museums, and tribal nations! Join us for a free information session about the #ReadyOrNotCA project funded by the California State Library. We'll discuss the benefits and how to set up a site visit. Register at nedcc.org/pt. #California #Libraries #Archives #Museums #TribalArchives #HistoricalSocieties #CulturalHeritage #CulturalPreservation #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterPlanning #DisasterPreparedness #ReadinessPlanning

🦕 Type specimen is a common term used when it comes to describing museum collections, but what does it really mean? Type specimens are vital to researchers, who use the preserved specimens as a reference when describing and naming new subspecies. There are many varieties of type specimens, but the most significant is the holotype, which is the specimen that serves as the name bearers of an entire species. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e2UYY-AT 📸 Photo: Limnoscansor digitatellus