John Northcote Nash was born #OnThisDay in 1893.
To celebrate we are sharing his painting ‘The Dredgers, Bristol Docks’ which is part of the Museum & Art Swindon collections.

Happy Birthday Isambard Kingdom Brunel 🎂🚂

The engineer was born on this day in 1806 and without him it’s safe to say that Swindon wouldn’t be what it is today.

You can find out more about Brunel and his legacy in Swindon at the STEAM Museum: steam-museum.org.uk

April's #ObjectOfTheMonth takes us back to #WartimeSwindon with this high explosive German bomb tail fin. Uncover the story behind this bomb that was dropped in 1942, a testament to the resilience of #Swindon 💣 #HistoryUnveiled

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#OnThisDay in 1894 Ben Nicholson was born. His oil & gesso painting ‘1933 (composition in black and white)’ is part of our collection.
Copies of this work can also be purchased as a print at Art UK
So why not buy some stunning artwork for your walls
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Recently the Jurassic Swindon team from our Arts Council England funded Unlocking Collections project attended a symposium at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Which concentrated on the study of 2 ancient animal types megalosaurus & plesiosaurus. Fossils of both animals have been found in Swindon!

Elevate your space with stunning prints from the MAS collections. Choose from thousands of artworks & Art UK will frame it just the way you want.
Explore this print and many more at the link below.
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Are you passionate about providing exceptional visitor experiences and looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Look no further! Swindon Museums is on the lookout for a dedicated Visitor Experience Officer to join our dynamic team.
Learn more: l8r.it/i0Fc

Friends of Museum & Art Swindon: A Preview of Museum and Art Swindon friendsofmas.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-prev… It's not ready to open yet but Museum & Art Swindon is looking good. Angela Atkinson Artsite ltd Rod Hebden Martin Newman

Are you a history buff looking for something to do over the Easter holidays? 👇

Lydiard House Museum is currently hosting a brand-new exhibition, ‘Lest we Forget’, which explores the Black contribution to the World Wars and the links to Wiltshire.

Read more: lydiardpark.org.uk/visit/museum/

Swindon Museums is on the lookout for a dedicated Visitor Experience Officer to join our dynamic team. Work across our esteemed venues, including STEAM, Lydiard House Museum, and the upcoming Museum & Art Swindon.

Learn more: jobs.swindon.gov.uk/directory_reco…

🌉 Today at STEAM, we had a blast at our #BridgeBuilders Event with PolydronUK
Participants crafted stunning replicas of iconic bridges, showcasing their #engineering prowess.
Missed out? Join us on April 10th 2024!

Learn more here:
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Come work with me and our friendly board in a key role supporting the museums snd heritage sector in the Southwest. A great opportunity to build a network and explore the wonderful heritage of our region too! DM me for an informal chat.

Today we welcomed Felicity from #ShoutingSoftlySwindon who is collecting stories about #SwindonWomen She discussed with Marlene her journey from childhood to becoming a deputy headteacher. Join the Discovery Event on April 8, 3:30-5:30 pm at Local Studies
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Have you seen April’s #ItemOfTheMonth yet?
We’re highlighting these 17th century Onion & Mallet bottles which were found in the grounds of Lydiard Park & are now part of the Museum & Art Swindon collections.

To find out more about these bottles visit:
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Join us on Monday afternoon for a Discovery Event for Shouting Softly Swindon!

Now that Lydiard House Museum has reopened have you thought about buying a STEAM season ticket that grants you access to both STEAM and Lydiard House Museum!

To find out more and buy your season ticket visit:
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Today is #NationalWalkingDay !
Did you know that in the 1930's the GWR produced booklets to highlight popular holiday destinations with great rambling & walking routes? These became highly popular to the public and promoted train travel to places like #WyeValley & #Cotswolds 🗺️🚶‍♀️

Today is #NationalWalkingDay to celebrate we are highlighting the amazing work of Richard Long. His mixed media work ‘Two Walks’ (1972) is part of our collections. It consists of an ordinance survey map of Dartmoor Forest with collage and pencil overlaid

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We’re thrilled to welcome this dynamic painting by Danny Rolph, to our collections.
‘Ux’, 1994, creates a rich and turbulent atmosphere.
📸: ‘Ux’, 1994, Oil on steel, 30.5x30.5cm, Museum & Art Swindon, Gift from Richard Sykes & Penny Mason via Contemporary Art Society, 2023 ©Danny Rolph

Calling all codebreakers! 🕵️‍♂️ Unleash your inner detective this Easter at our thrilling 'Signals & Ciphers' family event.
Unlock hidden mysteries, crack secret codes, and embark on an adventure like no other! 🐰🔐

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