ICOM UK
ICOM UK is a gateway to the global museum community and the only UK museum association with a dedicated international focus. The organisation promotes intangible heritage and the preservation of material heritage
Starter Packs
Created by ICOM UK (1)
Iain MacCallum's Starter Pack
Books, movies, sports, chess and stuff.
@echoes-eu.bsky.social
🏛️ Funded by the @ec.europa.eu and @ukri.org, ECHOES empowers cultural heritage professionals through the Cultural Heritage Cloud, driving digital innovation and collaboration. Cascading Grants 1° Call: https://bit.ly/3FiasQU
@kristinabroughton.bsky.social
Culture vulture, would be art historian, mad about museums, yoga devotee, mum, partial to a good cheese board.
@fahacs.bsky.social
The School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies is one of the largest and most exciting centres in the UK for aspiring cultural practitioners to hone their creative and critical skills, and broaden their intellectual horizons.
@braintreemuseum.bsky.social
Braintree Museum, Essex, is a charitable trust, housed in a Victorian School. We conserve and celebrate the wealth of history in the town and surrounding areas, focusing on the District’s industrial and creative achievements and its notable personalities
@happymuseum.bsky.social
Re-imagining museums for the wellbeing of people, place and planet. Posts via @hilaryjennings
@blooloop.bsky.social
The world's most read website for visitor attraction professionals. Covering museums, theme parks, zoos, immersive experiences, aquariums and water parks. And dinosaurs.
@theexhibitionsgrp.bsky.social
The Home of Exhibitions. We connect and empower everyone in exhibitions to create relevant, sustainable, diverse, and accessible exhibitions. Become a member today.
@museumsandheritage.com
Organisers of sector events, Museums + Heritage Show and Awards, and publishers of Museums + Heritage Advisor. Known simply as M+H, we are at the centre of connecting the world of museums, galleries and heritage attractions https://museumsandheritage.com
@theartnewspaper.bsky.social
Our experts bring you crucial art stories from around the world. 📍London / New York
@wienerlibrary.bsky.social
The world's oldest Holocaust archive and Britain's largest collection on the Nazi era. Website: www.wienerholocaustlibrary.org Digital Archive: www.whlcollections.org Donate: www.wienerholocaustlibrary.org/what-we-do/support-our-work/donate/
@trincolllibcam.bsky.social
The Trinity College Library in Cambridge comprises the modern student library, the Wren Library, and significant rare books, manuscript and archive collections. https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/home/ https://trinitycollegelibrarycambridge.wordpress.com/
@vaginamuseum.bsky.social
World's first bricks and mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynae anatomy. Website: https://www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/ Other social links: https://beacons.ai/v_museum
@colmuseums.bsky.social
We're renowned for Romans, cuckoo about clocks and wild for animals! Custodians of Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's Natural History Museum.
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford. Readers: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
@themerl.bsky.social
(social media manager on leave until 29/5) We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Posting hog on main. Chaotic Good. https://merl.reading.ac.uk/
@bharchives.bsky.social
Explore nearly 900 years of history through the archives and objects cared for by Barts Health NHS Trust Archives. Part of Barts Health NHS Trust. Find out more at www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health-archives
@cromwellmuseum.bsky.social
World's best collection of items on life & times of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), telling his story 'warts and all'. "National Museum in a Matchbox". Huntingdon, UK www.cromwellmuseum.org
@surgeonshall.bsky.social
Home to the largest & most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world. Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
@merchantshallyork.org
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world. Home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years and counting. Website: merchantshallyork.org
@sensationalmuseum.bsky.social
Using what we know about disability to change how museums work for everyone. Find out more: https://sensationalmuseum.org/
@mpsheritage.bsky.social
Metropolitan Police lives and stories 1829-now. Open to researchers and visitors by appointment. Like/repost/follow≠endorsement No bio or posts, no follow back. https://t.co/f5xOlVyLoc
@farnhamcastletrust.bsky.social
Explore 900 years of history at Farnham Castle, Surrey. Former home of the Bishops of Winchester, venue for Tudor monarchs and Civil War military base. Check our website for opening times and updates https://www.farnham-castle.com/
@brightontoymuseum.bsky.social
Home to over 12,000 toys and models from the Golden Age of British and European toy making Tue - Fri (10am - 5pm) Sat (11am - 5pm) https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/index/Category:Trafalgar_Street_Regeneration_Project
@scarbsmuseums.bsky.social
A community of creativity, culture and heritage at Scarborough Art Gallery, the Rotunda Museum, and Woodend Gallery & Studios. Make ours a lemon top!🍦
@northlincsmuseum.bsky.social
Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries.
@citystgeorgesarch.bsky.social
Archives & Special Collections and Pathology Museum at City St George's, University of London. Custodians of Jenner's cow Blossom
@nlheritage.bsky.social
Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
@porticolibrary.bsky.social
The Portico Library is Manchester’s original 19th-century home of literature and learning. Uncovering, imagining, and sharing new histories together.
@almonryevesham.bsky.social
A beautiful C14th building in the heart of Evesham, housing the town museum, Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop. www.almonryevesham.org
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social
Archives rich in social and political history from the late 19th century onwards - Britain and beyond. Follow the MRC for highlights from our collections, details of our online resources and more! https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc
@ipswichmuseums.bsky.social
From mammoths to masterpieces, we’re wild for history, buzzing about art, and all about adventure! Explore Christchurch Mansion and (in 2026) Ipswich Museum & Ipswich Art Gallery. 🖼️🦣
@longshop.bsky.social
Conserving and celebrating East Suffolk's Agricultural & Industrial history. Expect posts about museums, history, heritage & culture, and anything else that interests us (which is quite a lot). www.longshopmuseum.co.uk
@southlondongallery.bsky.social
📍 Contemporary art gallery in south London. ✨ We are free to visit & open Wed-Sun, come and say hello! https://linktr.ee/southlondongallery
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Working towards a world where nature is understood, valued and protected. https://www.linnean.org/
@ihrlibrary.bsky.social
The Wohl Library of the @ihr.bsky.social is a national resource for everyone researching or writing history. Membership is free to everyone and we are an open access, reference library holding over 200,000 books and journals.
@maryrosemuseum.bsky.social
Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career. #Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
@ccadld.bsky.social
CCA is a contemporary art centre in Derry~Londonderry. Supported by @artscouncilni, DCSDC & @artfund. Shortlisted for #MuseumoftheYear 2021. #CCADLD www.ccadld.org
@salvarmyarchive.bsky.social
The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and internationally. https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre
@migrationmuseum.org
The Migration Museum in Lewisham has now closed. Thank you to everyone for an amazing 5 years. Exciting plans coming soon - watch this space 👀 Website: migrationmuseum.org Shop: shop.migrationmuseum.org
@rcpsgheritage.bsky.social
News, events and stories from the library, archive and museum at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/ #histmed #libraries #archives #museums
@norwichprintmuseum.bsky.social
Love our collection of printing machinery, type and bindery equipment! 📄 We are open now for our summer season at the National Trust’s Blickling Estate 🌳
@thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne is a heritage venue, library and archive. It has a cafe bar called 5|Quarter.
@sandwichmuseum.bsky.social
Sharing the history of the town and Cinque Port of Sandwich! Visit the museum and 16th century courtroom Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. linktr.ee/sandwichguildhallmuseum
@enuheritage.bsky.social
Home of Edinburgh Napier University's archives, rare books, and museum collections. See also @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and @enulibrary.bsky.social.
@nantwichmuseum.bsky.social
We tell the story of Nantwich (Cheshire, UK) through the ages, including Roman salt making, the town's great fire in 1583, the Civil War (including the 1644 Battle of Nantwich), cheesemaking. Talks, guided walks, school visits and more. Admission FREE.
@ourmoh.bsky.social
We are a grassroots community museum in Finsbury Park North London led by people with experience of homelessness We do direct community action, independent investigations, collecting and unforgettable art. Find out more: museumofhomelessness.org
@nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social
One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources. Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment). linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives (Natural History Museum, London and Tring)