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World AIDS Day
1 December 2014 by Kay
Today, Monday 1 December, is World AIDS Day. The day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. Merseyside has supported World AIDS Day every year since it started in 1988 with events to show solidarity with people here and all over the world.
The universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV is the Red Ribbon. It was designed in 1991 by Visual AIDS, a New York based group of artist HIV activists. It was the first time a ribbon was used to raise public awareness. Read more…
Creating a same-sex marriage equality quilt
28 October 2014 by Kay
Courtesy of Oly Bliss
Young artist Oly Bliss is creating a unique quilt to record and celebrate the 396 Members of Parliament who voted for same-sex marriage in July 2013.
You can get involved by helping to decorate unique hand-drawn portraits created by Oly on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November. The images will be incorporated into the giant quilt forming a geographical map, showcasing how MP’s voted across the UK. Read more…
Dementia app wins top European award
The My House of Memories app can be used at home or in a care setting
We had some fantastic news yesterday, when we were told that we had won a European award for the work we’re doing to help people living with dementia.
Our ‘My House of Memories’ digital app was one of three European projects to be shortlisted for the Innovate Dementia Award, which was announced yesterday at the World Health and Design Forum in Eindhoven. Read more…
Liverpool Irish Festival at the Museum of Liverpool
24 October 2014 by Lucy
Liverpool Irish Festival Day at the Museum of Liverpool on Saturday 25 October
We’re joining with Liverpool Irish Festival tomorrow for a fantastic programme of events to celebrate Irish history and culture in the city. Here, Greg Quiery who is part of the Festival tells us about his interest in Liverpool’s Irish links, and also what you can expect from the day: Read more…
Now + then: Three Decades of HIV in Merseyside
10 October 2014 by Lucy
The Now + then display can be seen in The People’s Republic gallery
A new display has opened today at the Museum of Liverpool, in The People’s Republic gallery.
‘Now + then: Three Decades of HIV in Merseyside’ uncovers how local people and communities have responded to the challenges of HIV from the 1980s to the present day. It includes a powerful new short film, interviews, photography and objects, all exploring people’s own remarkable stories and experiences. Read more…
How leaving a legacy in your will could help others
8 October 2014 by Lynn
As it’s “free wills month” throughout October, Abby Jones, from our Development office, talks here about how leaving a gift in your will could help others.
Leaving a gift in your will, also known as a legacy, is not something that is usually on the top of people’s conversation lists. I mean it isn’t the easiest thing to talk about is it? – Leaving money to something after you are no longer here to enjoy it yourself? But wouldn’t it be great to leave something in your will to National Museums Liverpool and experience the benefits of that gift now? Read more…
Research First World War family history
4 September 2014 by Lucy
Our City Soldiers gallery features a range of military headware to try on
Come along to the Museum of Liverpool on Saturday from 10:30am – 4:30pm for a free First World War Family History Event.
There’s loads going on, including a trench erected in the Museum’s atrium, and an Edwardian School Mistress will also be on hand to teach people about the causes of the First World War. Read more…
Blog it! Vote for the Museum of Liverpool!
22 July 2014 by Lucy
Paul Martin from Flog it! thinks you should vote for the Museum of Liverpool. Image courtesy of BBC
With the deadline fast approaching to vote for the Museum of Liverpool for a National Lottery Award, we’ve had another famous face tell us just how much they love the Museum.
Paul Martin from ‘Flog it!’ has visited Liverpool several times with the show, and we’ve welcomed him and the team to the Museum of Liverpool twice. ‘Flog it!’ were lucky enough to get inside the Museum when it was still under construction, so Paul has seen it grow from the beginning. Read more…
Rainford Elizabethan Extravaganza
21 July 2014 by Liz
On 2 August the Rainford Elizabethan Extravaganza will celebrate heritage crafts, celebrating the early industrial heritage of the village of Rainford, near St Helens. The Museum of Liverpool Archaeology Department have been working with the Merseyside Archaeological Society for the last year and a half on the Rainford’s Roots project, investigating the development of industry in the village. Read more…
Boardman thinks Museum’s a winner!
14 July 2014 by Lucy
Chris Boardman supporting the Museum of Liverpool in 2010
Did you know that the Museum of Liverpool is shortlisted to win the National Lottery Award for Best Heritage Project?
It’s a public vote, so we need everyone to get involved to help us clinch the top spot and make our city proud. You can vote here.
Someone who’s been a great supporter of the Museum since before it opened is former world and Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman. Read more…
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