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A modern brass lur from Denmark, inspired by the bronze lurs of Northern Europe’s Late Bronze Age.
Dates from approximately the 12th to 5th centuries BC and were likely used in rituals, processions and religious ceremonies.
#Lur #BronzeAge #AncientInstruments #globalmuseum #music
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Today, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County recognizes the 59th annual California Native American Day, a statewide observance honoring California Native peoples.
#globalmuseum #museums #California #NativeAmericans
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When it Comes to Frog Sex, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.
New science on gray foam-nest tree frogs hints at the evolutionary benefits of multiple sexual partners.
biographic.com/when-it-comes… #globalmuseum #science #frogs
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Museum Ethics Webinar.
From the Museums & Change team
Shareable link: us06web.zoom.us/rec/componen…
Passcode: b4Y!q*G?
#globalmuseum #museum #Ethics
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Museum leaders call for ‘transformation, not incremental change’.
UK Arts council report warns sector is under severe financial pressure and faces ‘critical’ workforce challenges.
museumsassociation.org/museu… #globalmuseum #museums
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⭐ Museum Development Specialist⭐
The Kentucky Museum.
Western Kentucky University.
Advances the Kentucky Museum's fundraising, grant development, external relations & communications, exhibitions planning & execution activities.
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wku.interviewexchange.com/jo… #globalmuseum #jobs
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Dame Edna takes over the Royal Box at the Royal Variety Show - much to Charles & Camilla's amusement.
Barry Humphries (Edna) was undoubtedly one of Australia's greatest comics. #globalmuseum #royalty #humour #humor
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ACM's new exhibition brings Mogao Caves and over 1,000 years of Silk Road art to Singapore.
The Asian Civilisations Museum's Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road exhibition
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia… #globalmuseum #museums #exhibitions
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The Lost Descendants of Thomas Jefferson.
Scientists have new proof that the President had children with his enslaved chambermaid Sally Hemings—and that their bloodline endures across the country.
newyorker.com/news/the-lede/…
#globalmuseum #USHistory #ThomasJefferson
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⭐ JOB POSTING⭐
Communications Editorial Manager. Williams College Museum of Art.
Williamstown, MA.
Review begins October 15, 2026. Pay range $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience.
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wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recrui… #globalmuseum #museumjobs #museums #jobs #employment
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The Independent Museums Podcasts.
Bringing you inspiring stories, practical ideas and honest conversations from across the UK’s independent museum sector.
aim-museums.co.uk/the-indepe… #globalmuseum #podcast #museums
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2026 Climate Toolkit Symposium.
Oct. 28 - 30.
Duke Farms in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
Museums, public gardens, #zoos, #aquaria, science centers and nature institutions critical role in climate conversation.
climatetoolkit.org/symposium… #globalmuseum #museums #Climate #sciencecenters
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For Years, the Smithsonian Strove to Bring the African American History and Culture Museum to the National Mall. Now, It Celebrates a Decade as a Beacon of Understanding, Community and Resilience.
smithsonianmag.com/smithsoni…
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Research Fellowships from the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center (due 15 Oct 2026).
Through its fellowship programs, the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation supports research projects
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invention.si.edu/ #globalmuseum #Smithsonian #museums #Fellowships
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'Becoming' explores what happens next.
The Branch Museum of #Design, Richmond, VA.
The exhibition brings together the work of Thornton Dial and Sanford Kogan, two artists who transform discarded materials into something entirely new.
branchmuseum.org/becoming #globalmuseum #museums
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In 1909, a French newspaper carried the first instalment of a new story by Gaston Leroux, set in the sumptuous, haunted world of the Palais Garnier opera house. ‘Le Gaulois’ printed the first installment of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
@historyextra #OnThisDay #globalmuseum
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Cultivating a Future of Skills and Heritage.
ALHFAM Annual Meeting & Conference 2027.
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg Virginia.
June 22–25, 2027.
Dig deep into the rich soil of living history.
alhfam.org/2027-Annual-Confe… #globalmuseum #museums #conference #LivingHistory
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[New Webinar] In the Arena with AI: How the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Is Reimagining Access to History.
Date: October 21 Time: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT.
Platform: Zoom
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pages.terentia.io/n-the-aren…
#globalmuseum #history #AI #libraries #webinar
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Is your bookshelf or Zoom background embarrassing?
These antique book design binders in the Global Museum store will make a difference!
Easily personalized. In the Global Museum Store at zazzle.com/collections/11912…
#binders #folders #office #zoom #webinar #deals #globalmuseum
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Carl Sagan summarizes the 2,000+ year history of books in 2 minutes
#globalmuseum #CarlSagan #history #books
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