Museum/History Studies

Have you ever wondered how major blockbuster exhibitions assembled, or where the exhibits come from? Curators are experts in their field, often carrying out new research to accompany new exhibitions.

If you feel able to answer these questions Frances Spiegel, Topic Editor at Art Galleries and Museums, welcomes all articles about the life of a museum.

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Ernest Hemingway's Home in Key West: A Snapshot in Time

Ernest Hemingway lived in the town of Key West from 1928 to 1940 and wrote many of his novels and short stories there. His home is now a museum.

May 4, 2012 – Ethel Brodie

British Museum Press - Picasso Prints The Vollard Suite

Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite, published by The British Museum Press, accompanies an exhibition of the same name on show at the British Museum in 2012.

May 4, 2012 – Frances Spiegel

Leonardo da Vinci Anatomist - Royal Collection Publications

Martin Clayton and Ron Philo examine Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings and mirror-written annotations.

May 2, 2012 – Frances Spiegel

Shipwreck Treasures Abound at Key West, Florida, Museum

Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum depicts the successful hunt for the Spanish treasure ship, Atocha, as well as other shipwreck finds from the Key West area.

May 1, 2012 – Ethel Brodie

Crown Jewels in Spectacular New Display at the Tower of London

The Crown Jewels, the most important religious and cultural symbols of monarchy, have been re-displayed ready for Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee celebrations.

Mar 29, 2012 – Frances Spiegel

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