These little birds have a secret. They’re actually KGB concealment devices.
How do we confirm that our artifacts are concealment devices without damaging them? We X-ray them! We uncovered capsules in each statue
#globalmuseum #museums #spymuseum #KGB #Concealment #spies #spying

A century of dioramas, dinosaurs and discoveries: Witte Museum turns 100 with millions of years on exhibit.
Founded in 1926, the museum in Brackenridge Park is marking the milestone with two special exhibits and several events
sanantonioreport.org/witte-museum... #globalmuseum #museums #WitteMuseum

This colorful tapestry designed by artist Papa Ibra Tall is being unrolled behind the scenes at our National Museum of African Art as it’s prepared to go out for a loan show.
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art #globalmuseum #museums #AfricanArt

The great ALASTAIR SIM — born 126yrs ago today — getting his ‘Millicent Fritton’ on in THE BELLES OF ST. TRINIAN’S (1954).
@michaelwarburton1 #globalmuseum #britishcomedy #movies #humour #humor

Animals crossing: the simple solution to stop roadkill in the #Amazon.
Installation of eight canopy bridges in Alta Floresta has enabled 15,000 safe crossings by animals including spider monkeys and marmosets – and more bridges are planned elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #globalmuseum

William Morris Gallery rehangs collection to explore overlooked stories.
‘Reimagined’ galleries place greater emphasis on influence of South Asian and Islamic art.
www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #globalmuseum #museums #WilliamMorris #design

Register for the FREE Pulse of Membership Webinar, October 15th at Noon Central.
The trends in membership marketing & the membership climate as reported by the people managing programs on a day-to-day basis.
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National Museum of American History Commemorates 250 Years of the Gunboat Philadelphia.
Conservation Updates and New Research Findings.
The gunboat Philadelphia is a rare surviving intact American revolutionary war fighting vessel
www.si.edu/newsdesk/rel... #globalmuseum #museums #AmericanHistory

At least five arrested over Renoir museum theft.
The two suspected burglars are said to be among them.
Two of the masterpieces stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, a suburb of Nice, have yet to be recovered.. www.bbc.com/news/article... #globalmuseum #museums #artheist #crime #Renoir

Church Archaeology | Annual Conference & Membership.
The Society for Church Archaeology (SCA) annual conference will be held at Chester Cathedral (Chester, England) on Saturday 31st October 2026, 10am – 4:30pm.
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www.churcharchaeology.org/current-conference #globalmuseum #Archaeology #Churches

Willem de Kooning review – the artist’s lifelong rebellion against himself is thrilling to watch.
Marking a century since the Dutch artist stowed away to New York.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... #globalmuseum #museums #art #Rijksmuseum

Van Gogh Museum secures future after resolving dispute with Dutch government.
Settlement will clear the way for major renovation of Amsterdam venue.
www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #globalmuseum #museums #VanGogh

Man installs ‘placebo’ thermostat to let family think they’re putting the heating on.
A man has installed a fake thermostat in the hall in the hope it will prevent his wife and children putting the heating on any time they ‘feel a bit chilly’.
newsthump.com/2026/10/08/m... #globalmuseum #humour

A paper suggested a paleontologist’s fossil was forged. He wants it retracted.
Xenodens calminechari was a small mosasaur with an unusual row of saw-like teeth that lived 66 million years ago
retractionwatch.com/2026/10/08/m... #globalmuseum #fossils #paleontology

These fascinating photos offer an intimate glimpse into family life near Buffalo, New York, in 1887. The images capture quiet domestic scenes, small-town streets, and everyday moments shared by families in the surrounding area.
www.vintag.es/2026/10/buff... #globalmuseum #history

Ukraine rebuilds museum devoted to controversial national figure.
Roman Shukhevych was a key figure in country’s fight for independence, but has also been accused of being a Nazi collaborator.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/10/07/u... #globalmuseum #museums #Ukraine

⭐JOB POSTING⭐
Executive Director, Historic Ithaca.
Historic Ithaca is seeking an experienced and visionary to guide our next chapter and advance historic preservation across New York's Finger Lakes region.
$70,500-$75,500.
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www.historicithaca.org/careers #globalmuseum #museumjobs #employment

Hidden Treasures - The Museo Benozzo Gozzoli in Castelfiorentino.
The son of a tailor, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro was the fortunate recipient of perhaps the most celebrated artistic training in history.
ideasroadshow.substack.com/p/three-hidd... #globalmuseum #museums #renaissance #art

Curator's Tour
Lehman College Art Gallery
FREE TICKETS REQUIRED
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I’ve always loved this one. A bit of magic in the ordinary.
@susiedent
#etymology #wordoftheday #globalmuseum