Did you know we have a secret herb garden? 👀
How were ration books used during the Second World War? #ComeToOurCollectionStores #MuseumOfTheHome
In 2022, the Artquest London #UnlockingtheCollection residency at Museum of the Home supported an artist in developing their practice through research 🔎
Artist-researcher Elora Kadir spent months delving into our collection stores to explore the relationship between objects and the all-encompassing nature of Comfort. She uses the idea of comfort to frame an approach to disability and as a way to expand our thinking about accessibility.
"The residency was a great opportunity to pick up and develop a lot of new skills," Elora shared. "I had the chance to work with an archive for the first time, which allowed me to stay engaged with my art practice. I had time to simply sit and learn from the collection which was really valuable".
Watch Elora's film, Comfort Furniture, on our YouTube 🔗youtube.com/@museumofthehome (link in bio)
Why were dried eggs used in WW2? #ComeToOurCollectionStores #MuseumOfTheHome
Bed bugs are all over the news. Find out how people dealt with the pesky pests through time in our Home Galleries. There's even a 'squash the bed bugs' game to play.
Do you have a favourite plant? #CityGardens
Our gardens are free to vist Tues-Sunday 10-4pm 🌳
We did not expect to find this #ComeToOurCollectionStores #MuseumOfTheHome
Makeup from 100 years ago 🤯 #MuseumoftheHome
🚨Mystery object! Do you know what this is? #ComeToOurCollectionstore #MuseumoftheHome
Changes to the climate and unpredictable weather mean our gardens are growing differently. Listen to our head gardener Heather explain more.
Visit our gardens for free, Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm #urbangardens #citygardens #climatechange
Have you ever heard of plate powder? #MuseumoftheHome
We've discovered a ration book from the early 1950s 📖 #ComeToOurCollectionStores #MuseumoftheHome
Congratulations to Jimi Famurewa, our Campaign For Change: Food Equality ambassador, on his well-deserved nomination in the British Podcast Awards 2023! 🏆🎙️
Where's Home Really? is a fascinating deep dive into what it means to make and feel at home. Alongside celebrity guests, each episode is sprinkled with humility and humour.🎧 #BritishPodcastAwards #WheresHomeReally