British museums and museum voices
A collection of accounts active on Bluesky in the museum community. Includes art galleries, museums, visitor centres and key voices in the sector
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@blooloop.bsky.social
@chippenhammuseum.bsky.social
Chippenham Museum tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day. Official Account Monitored: Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm & Fri, 9am-4.30pm. 🔗 linktr.ee/ChippenhamMuseum
@spacecentre.bsky.social
🪐 The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space ☀️ Charity ✨ Tetrastar Spaceport 📽️ UK's largest planetarium 🚀 #SpaceForEveryone 🔗 https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/
@shakespearebtrust.bsky.social
We care for Shakespeare's family homes and share the love of his work, life, and times from his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. www.shakespeare.org.uk
@trimontiumtrust.bsky.social
A unique museum dedicated to Roman & Iron Age Scotland. 🌟Thistle Awards Winner Melrose, Scottish Borders 🔗https://linktr.ee/trimontiumtrust
@sanjitchudha.bsky.social
Programming for Museums, Arts and Culture organisations. Currently at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Chair of acta community theatre. Previously Director of Audiences at Museum of the Home. Views mine. #Museums #Theatre #Culture
@hopesdavid.bsky.social
Head of Leeds Museums and Galleries. Trustee, Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, and Leeds Art Fund. Born in Kilmarnock, now live in Manchester
@alistairbrown.bsky.social
Head of Museums, Libraries and Archives Policy at the National Lottery Heritage Fund
@prmlaurita.bsky.social
Director Pitt Rivers Museum. Prof Museum Studies and Ethics, University of Oxford. New to Blsk
@chilternoam.bsky.social
An outdoor museum with a collection of over 30 rescued and reconstructed historic buildings. Working farm, gardens, playground, traditional crafts. Exciting re-enactments and events programme. Award winning school workshops. www.coam.org.uk
@nlheritage.bsky.social
Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
@ncmme.bsky.social
Open Wednesday-Sunday. Visit for a unique all-weather adventure! Meet a miner on an Underground Tour, explore exhibitions and enjoy the great outdoors. Explore more: www.ncm.org.uk
@valeanddownland.bsky.social
We're a small local history museum in Wantage, Oxfordshire. The birth place of King Alfred the Great! https://linktr.ee/valeanddownlandmuseum
@kidsinmuseums.bsky.social
We work with museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations to help them welcome and include children, young people and families. www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk
@rlcmuseum.bsky.social
The Museum of the Royal Logistic Corps - telling the story of over 300 years of military logistics. Worthy Down, Winchester, SO21 2RG. Free entry.
@theartnewspaper.bsky.social
Our experts bring you crucial art stories from around the world. 📍London / New York
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
Discover over 500,000 years of history in our grade I listed building. Archaeology, art, fashion, local history & more. Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
@footymuseumcymru.bsky.social
Tudalen swyddogol yr Amgueddfa Bêl-droed i Gymru sy'n cael ei datblygu yn Wrecsam. / Official account for the Football Museum for Wales being developed in Wrexham.
@wrexhammuseum.bsky.social
Cyfrif swyddogol Amgueddfa Wrecsam / The official account for Wrexham Museum
@soniasolicari.bsky.social
Director, Museum of the Home. Trustee, Bethlem Gallery. Crystal Palace local.
@museumofgloucester.bsky.social
Telling the collective story of the city and people of Gloucester from the Romans to now. We've also got shed-loads of amazing clocks.
@drjennerhouse.bsky.social
A discovery that changed the world. From his home in Berkeley, Dr Jenner’s House tells the story of the pioneering Gloucestershire scientist Edward Jenner (1749-1823) and his ongoing legacy of vaccination.
@lspurdle.bsky.social
Freelance consultant and producer working in the creative, cultural and digital industries. Long career in museums leading on all things digital. Based in Birmingham UK, works everywhere. Loves collaborating on creative stuff!
@tulliecarlisle.bsky.social
All the way open! Museum & Café Tullie open 7 days a week. Current exhibition - Winifred Nicholson: Cumbrian Rag Rugs.
@nmdcnews.bsky.social
The National Museum Directors' Council represents the leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums. Our Newsletter updates you on what's happening in museums and cultural policy in the UK. https://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/
@leoniebell.bsky.social
Director V&A Dundee, Scotlands design museum Honorary Professor of Design, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee Fellow Royal Society of Edinburgh Trustee Edinburgh International Festival
@bexhillmuseum.bsky.social
We are an independent museum in Bexhill, East Sussex. Our collections include natural history, clothing and transport. Our opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11-4.
@smithmuseum.bsky.social
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Stirling, Scotland Free entry, Free Parking Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
@laura-culture.bsky.social
CEO of National Museums Liverpool. Sit on the board of National Football Museum, Collections Trust, Dot Art. Tranmere Rovers and NFL fan
@dominicjonesuk.bsky.social
Chief Executive Mary Rose & Director Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Trustee Gilbert Whites House and Garden and Pompey In the Community, School Governor, Fellow RSA, Husband and Father. All Views are my own.
@that-museum-girl.bsky.social
Communications Officer at National Galleries Scotland • Freelance Writer • Arts & Culture Content Creator • Dog Mum • Instagram @thatmuseumgirl_ •TikTok @thatmuseumgirl 📧 hello.thatmuseumgirl@gmail.com Views my own🙋🏼♀️ She/Her
@ruthmillington.bsky.social
Art writing, curating & consulting. Author of MUSE (Vintage, 2022) and This Book Will Make You An Artist (Nosy Crow, 2024).
@londonmuseum.bsky.social
@ebwmuseumherts.bsky.social
Our museum tells the story of Elstree and Borehamwood, through exhibitions, events and learning programmes. Supported by Hertsmere Borough Council. Become a Friend.
@brunelmuseum.bsky.social
London’s story of an engineering family that changed the World. Contact us by email - hello@thebrunelmuseum.com Buy tickets at the-brunel-museum.arttickets.org.uk
@charmouthhcc.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. Registered Charity No. 1105386 Charmouth, Dorset, UK. Visit our website: charmouth.org/chcc/
@tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social
Museum blogger - all about museums, art, history & culture. Tinctureofmuseum@gmail.com Founder of Autism in Museums Newsletter Editor for National Museum Directors' Council Blog - https://tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/
@soanemuseum.bsky.social
The extraordinary house & museum of Sir John Soane, renowned architect and collector. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Entry free.
@designmuseum.bsky.social
The world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form.
@scotfootballmuseum.bsky.social
Official account of the Scottish Football Museum & Hampden Park Stadium Tour. Open 7 days a week - book now to experience Scottish football like never before! #scottishfootballmuseum www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk
@rachmackay.bsky.social
Head of Hampton Court Palace. Author of Delivering the Visitor Experience. Dundonian, dog owner, dancer. (That last isn’t true but I needed a D word) therecoveryroomblog.com
@penleehousegallery.bsky.social
Penlee House is Cornwall's only public Gallery, specialising in the Newlyn School artists. It is the artistic heart of West Cornwall's history, a space to relax, explore, and discover. Open Monday - Saturday Owned and operated by Penzance Council
@nmireland.bsky.social
Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collection of Irish heritage, culture and history. Free admission.
@keithmerrin.bsky.social
Director - North East Museums. Trustee - Virgin Money Foundation. Blooloop50 Museum Influencer 2024. Museums, arts, music, heritage, football and stuff. Views and opinions all my own.
@museumofthehome.bsky.social
Revealing and rethinking the ways we live in order to live better together. Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, 10am–5pm. Closed on Mondays. 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA
@barnsleymuseums.bsky.social
Sharing stories from our collections and our five free to visit venues across Barnsley; Cannon Hall Museum, The Cooper Gallery, Experience Barnsley Museum, Worsbrough Mill & Elsecar Heritage Centre www.barnsley-museums.com
@maacambridge.bsky.social
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, telling two million years of human history 🗺 Website: maa.cam.ac.uk/ Collections: collections.maa.cam.ac.uk/ Blog: maadigitallab.org/
@sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social
The independent charity that operates Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel & Weston Park Museum.
@thestorymuseum.bsky.social
Step into an immersive world of stories at Oxford’s most unusual museum for all ages and celebrate the power of stories to teach and delight. Website: www.storymuseum.org.uk Box office: 01865 807600
@yspsculpture.bsky.social
Yorkshire Post Awards Tourist Attraction of the Year Award and Culture Award 2023 Art Fund Museum of the Year 2014 Book tickets online ysp.org.uk
@rammuseum.bsky.social
Exeter's museum & art gallery, home to Gerald the giraffe. Entry is free. RAMM is an Exeter City Council service 🦒🏺🦋🦴🖼️
@yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social
🎖️Award-winning museum. 🎖️ We care for the collections of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and we share our objects' stories. Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday.
@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
We're the national development body for Scotland's museum sector, supporting museums and galleries through funding, advocacy, advice, and events. 🏛️
@irishmuseums.bsky.social
The main representative body for the museum community across the island of Ireland. Funded by the Dept TCAGSM and the Heritage Council.
@wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social
Wiltshire Museum, Devizes. Discover the story of Wiltshire, including Britain's best early Bronze Age archaeology collection featuring Gold from the Time of Stonehenge. Family friendly.
@dorsetmuseum.bsky.social
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social
Art gallery and Museum with a great cafe in beautiful Bath (also known as 'Lady Danbury's House' in Bridgerton)
@tonybutler1.bsky.social
Director, Derby Museums Banner “Lo Winter is Past” 1963. Marion Adnams (1898-1995). Derby Museum and Art Gallery
@drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social
Quirky historic house tucked away in central London. 18th-century interiors & a good supply of dictionaries. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Sat 11am - 5pm
@roystonmuseum.bsky.social
We celebrate the wonderful history of Royston, Herts, connecting people and places, past and present. Why not come & discover over 2000 years of history with us? linktr.ee/roystonmuseum
@dunblanemuseum.bsky.social
Sharing the story of Dunblane, its magnificent medieval Cathedral, the 1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir, and people through the centuries who've lived, worked or been educated in Dunblane Scottish Charity No. SC020895 https://dunblanemuseum.org.uk/
@rafmuseum.bsky.social
Welcome to the official Blue Sky Account for the RAF Museum, sharing the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future since 1972. Locations: Colindale, North London and Shifnal, Shropshire next to RAF Cosford. Open daily from 10am. Entry Free.
@readingmuseum.bsky.social
Posts from Reading Museum. We share stories from the history of the town of Reading, its people, its wildlife, and our collections. www.readingmuseum.org.uk
@foodmuseumuk.bsky.social
We connect people with where our food comes from, past, present & future, using our large collection, historic buildings and 84 acres of Suffolk countryside.
@sainsburycentre.bsky.social
"The UK's most radical museum" -The Guardian ✨ Where art is alive 📸 Now showing: #CanTheSeasSurviveUs 🎟 Pay if and what you can 💭 Life’s biggest questions sainsburycentre.ac.uk #LivingArt
@motgm.uk
We'll take you back! Open Wednesdays, weekends and bank holidays 10 am to 4.30 pm. Adult admission £7.50, student/jobseeker £6, disabled/children free. https://motgm.uk
@museumsworcs.bsky.social
Discover 3 fantastic museums: 🎨 Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum 🏰 County Museum at Hartlebury Castle 👑 The Commandery & 💫 Escape Room: Commandery Quest https://linktr.ee/museumsworcestershire
@vadundee.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone. Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
@wessexmuseums.bsky.social
Regional museum partnership supporting seven museums in Dorset and Wiltshire, dedicated to telling the story of Wessex. Website wessexmuseums.org.uk/ Our museums wessexmuseums.org.uk/our-museums/
@theeghammuseum.bsky.social
Follow to stay up to date with your local museum! Discover centuries of history and culture across Egham and the surrounding area…
@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.
@wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
Wakefield Council Museums & Castles team. Follow us for news about our museums and castles across the district and stories from our collections.
@dovermuseum.bsky.social
Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery is one of the oldest museums in Kent, founded in 1836. Free Entry. Our blog page: https://www.dovermuseum.co.uk/Information-Resources/Blog/Blog-Home.aspx
@maxwellmuseums.bsky.social
🟦 🚨 news + views from museums, galleries, art, exhibitions | creator of maxwell museums newsletter 📩 | + 🟨 PR at the Design Museum (own views) 🔗 https://maxwellmuseums.substack.com/
@jorvikviking.bsky.social
👆 Follow us for Viking fun! 🤪 Book a visit to discover the REAL Vikings 🔥
@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.
@museumofchildhood.bsky.social
museumofchildhood.ie Est 2018. Groundbreaking first for Ireland. Award winning Historic to contemporary, Islandwide and Diaspora, museum of children and childhood. Championing every child. Charity: 20205452 #SeenAndHeard #CherishingAllTheChildren
@northlincsmuseum.bsky.social
Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries.
@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. 🖼️🦣
@bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
Home to some of the best museums in Yorkshire - find out more https://linktr.ee/bradfordmuseums
@camunivmuseums.bsky.social
Eight University of Cambridge Museums & the Botanic Garden | Five million marvellous objects to discover | Come on in! museums.cam.ac.uk
@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
@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/
@rafadrm.bsky.social
Award-winning, Norfolk Broads-based, volunteer-run museum of all things radar and air defence from 1941 onwards at the former RAF Neatishead base. Open Easter-November, Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Got a question on WW2/Cold War air defence? Send us a DM
@morethanadodo.bsky.social
A stunning Victorian building home to 7 million objects. Free entry, open 10-5 every day.
@wellcomecollection.bsky.social
A free museum and library in London and online. Explore the past, present and future of health with us. wellcomecollection.org
@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
@rcnlibraries.bsky.social
The RCN (@rcn.org.uk) Library and Museum is Europe’s largest nursing resource for practice and history. Use our services online or visit our libraries, exhibitions and events in person. www.rcn.org.uk/library Online|Belfast|Cardiff|Edinburgh|London
@nfmofficial.bsky.social
The official account of England's national football museum. Open in Manchester every day, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm).
@ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social
🖼 🏺 World famous collections, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art 🕙 Open every day 10am–5pm 🏛 linktr.ee/ashmoleanmuseum
@pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
Anthropology and archaeology collections from world cultures past and present. https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk
@romanpalace.bsky.social
Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos. We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
@nhm-london.bsky.social
We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive. Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
@brunelsbridge.bsky.social
Official museum for Bristol’s most photographed landmark! 📷 FREE museum open 10:00-17:00 daily.
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
Connecting you to art 🖼 Art UK is an art education charity and the online home to every public art collection in the UK. Take part in the #OnlineArtExchange every Thursday! https://linktr.ee/artukdotorg
@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
@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