Conservators Vanessa and Eleanor share some of their favourite objects they’ve cared for in the conservation lab recently.
We’re home to over three million items of historical and cultural significance. Our world-class collection encompasses iconic objects and remarkable archives in the areas of photography, cinematography, television, sound and new media. Peek behind the scenes and discover some hidden treasures…
This month, our Collection Services team take a break from the basement to reveal their favourite objects currently on display in the museum. Look out for them on your next visit!
We chatted to Collections Services team members Vanessa, Alex, Saquib and Ruth about the process of getting our objects back into the Kodak gallery.
As spooky season begins, conservators Vanessa and Ellie choose a few of their favourite creepy objects from our collection.
Conservator Vanessa reveals the journey some of our objects took all the way to Australia.
For World Photo Day, Curator of Photography and Photographic Technology Dr Ruth Quinn takes a look at images by Jabez Hogg, early photographer and ophthalmologist.
This World Photography Day, the Conservation team celebrate by sharing some of their favourite objects from our photographic collection.
Conservator Ellie Durrant delves into the details of the first object she has conserved in our new conservation lab.
This month our Collection Services colleagues reflect on how they got into their museum careers.
Volunteer blogger Raziah shares thoughts about the newest film from Studio Ghibli.
In celebration of this year’s Yorkshire Game Festival, volunteer blogger Rhianne explores a dynamic and often overlooked area of the gaming industry: Esports.
Follow Conservator Vanessa as she prepares four of Julia Margaret Cameron’s photographs to go on display at the National Portrait Gallery.