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Kids in Museums: what can we learn about engaging families?

Shipley Art Gallery
Posted by administrator on December 9, 2015     Permalink     Leave a comment

I left London tired but inspired after the Kids in Museums Family Fortunes Workshop yesterday. It was a pleasure to spend the day with forty or so other museum and gallery staff, having time to really think and discuss how… Read more

Behind the scenes in the stores of Tyne and Wear Archives

The Archives
Posted by administrator on December 3, 2015     Permalink     Comments (2)

It has been another busy day up in the Archives stores. We have 12 miles of shelving if you laid them end to end, and I think I’ve walked most of them. Every day that we are open to the… Read more

Families in museums and galleries: ten venues that inspire us!

Shipley Art Gallery
Posted by administrator on December 1, 2015     Permalink     Leave a comment

There are so many museums and galleries doing really exciting work with families. Here are ten examples (in no particular order) of imaginative and interesting opportunities for families to get involved: 1.Magic Carpet at The National Gallery: 2-5 year olds can fly away… Read more

Making connections in China

New Media   Technology
Posted by administrator on November 25, 2015     Permalink     Leave a comment

I was recently invited by Renmin University in Beijing to attend their digital memories conference and speak about TWAM’s work in developing access to digital memory, and in particular the Hidden Newcastle app which we developed in partnership with NE1,… Read more

A foodie-themed ‘Creative Baby!’

Shipley Art Gallery
Posted by administrator on November 20, 2015     Permalink     Leave a comment

The latest ‘Creative Baby!’ session focused on ‘Eat, Drink and Make Merry!’ – an exhibition depicting food, drink and celebration. Inspired by the music, food and costume depicted in the paintings, we presented sensory play opportunities for the babies, offering… Read more