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The seemingly universal urge to respond to museum feedback/comment stations with extremely dated memes. (Perhaps because of the environment of the museum, they seem always to be ancient memes from the old times)

Nice visit to York to see its ghosts 👻 👻 👻

Too busy to do one of these the last couple of years, but I'm back to advent gingerbread local landmarks. I thought a ruin would be an easy enough one, so here's Kirkstall Abbey

Welcome to Fragile Microbiomes - a new exhibition blending art and biology 🦠 It's a groundbreaking collaboration between Thackray, internationally-acclaimed BioArtist Anna Dumitriu and Dr Jane Freeman from University of Leeds. 🗓️ Open until 23 Jun 2024 🔗 bit.ly/FragileMicrobi…

Fragile Microbiomes exhibition at Thackray Museum of Medicine on now until 23rd June. An intriguing “bio-art” exhibition utilising modern techniques to examine past and present conditions and beliefs. 💊 🦠 Well worth a visit, included in museum entry.

📣🚨 Callout for artists, graphic designers and digital creatives We are looking for a designer who will work collaboratively to develop the look and content of our upcoming Wellcome and University of Leeds funded exhibition. Full brief here: bit.ly/4cNzOCh

I should point out that this is the actual box of eyes I shared a seat with on the bus. The other was bought from a ventriloquist in the 90s

The Libraries in Leeds network powers the local knowledge economy by unlocking collections and resources, thereby improving access for local communities. Our new digital exhibition 'Exploring Journeys' showcases 18 rare items. librariesinleeds.org/exhibitions/ #LibrariesChangeLives #Leeds

⭐️ Congratulations Young V&A for winning Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024 Thackray's 2021 Shortlist is one of our proudest achievements, so we're delighted for Skipton Town Hall, Manchester Museum, National Portrait Gallery * DCA Our team visited Young V&A earlier in the year. We LOVED it 💚

If bionic eyes and artificial tongues are your thing (which of course they are), get down to the You Choose exhibition at the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds, from Saturday. The exhibition explores personalised medicine and draws on work by researchers in AHC ahc.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2…

Also, “what if all health tech fit as well as your spectacles?” Ear defenders for those sensitive to noise, large print guides, magnifying devices. Thank you for being welcoming and inclusive - in your tools and by the attitude of your staff

It was great to invite Liam R. Findlay 👃 (AromaPrime Themed Scents 🎢👃🦖) to visit the new 'You Choose' exhibition at Thackray Museum of Medicine last week! It took a lot of smell-induced headaches and urine-smelling clothes, but the smelling boxes are finally ready to be sniffed! @LBObjects

Medical humanities pals! I'll be giving a talk on accessibility, sensory experiences, and cochlear implants as part of this Thackray Insights event alongside the brilliant James Stark and Jack Gann on Sat 2nd Nov at 10:30am. Tickets £10 each! thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/thackray…

Welcome (back) to Hematopolitics! We are a group of researchers at Leeds working on an AHRC-funded project on blood donation and contested belonging in East Asia. This week, we are (re-)launching our social media ahead of an exciting collaboration with Thackray Museum of Medicine!

Had a brilliant time visiting Thackray Museum of Medicine and meeting Jack Gann .Thanks again James Stark for the facilitation and congrats on the brilliant "You Choose" exhibition, which my students will be researching on for their "The Networked Lives of Museum Objects" assignment.

Yesterday, some of the Hematopolitics team visited the Blood Donor Centre in Leeds (117 The Headrow). The brilliant team showed us the ins and outs of blood donation and treated us to a special tour of the building. We even got a free biscuit as part of our visit!

🩸 CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS 🩸 Our brilliant PhD student Sarah Chadwick is looking for participants for her project on blood donation and social difference. If you're of Caribbean or Pakistani heritage, please consider reaching out via the email address on the poster!

Anyone heading to God's Own Country for #Museums2024, you have the opportunity for a tour of Leeds's best museum (Thackray Museum of Medicine) from their charming and expert curator on Thursday

Last chance to see our personalised medicine exhibition, You Choose, this weekend. If you can't get to Leeds, you could always pay us a virtual visit. my.matterport.com/show/?m=YLv8zP…