Tag Archives: Objects

University of Aberdeen Museums does Explorathon

Posted on November 9, 2016 by uoamuseums

One of our museum volunteers assistants tells us about her recent involvement in a pub quiz event held by the museums as part of Explorathon 2016: ‘Recently, Aberdeen museum took part in Explorathon Scotland, a celebration of European Researcher’s held … Continue reading →

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Objects on Loan for Fijian Art Exhibition

Posted on October 11, 2016 by uoamuseums

At the University of Aberdeen Museums we look after vast and impressive collections from the Pacific, some of which are now going to be on display in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. The exhibition, ‘Fiji: Art and Life in the … Continue reading →

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Pictish Stone on Loan to Dundee

Posted on September 6, 2016 by uoamuseums

 As part of the ‘Reflections on Celts’ spotlight tour from the British Museum and National Museums Scotland, a Pictish stone from the University Museums’ collection will be going on display in the McManus in Dundee. The exhibition will be on … Continue reading →

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The First Day of Christmas: A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Posted on December 13, 2013 by uoamuseums

Welcome to our special Twelve Blogs of Christmas! We will update this blog every day until Christmas to celebrate this festive time of year. Taking you through the traditional Christmas carol, these special blogs will provide an alternative view of … Continue reading →

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