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Meet Me at the Museum

Famous faces take their best mate, their mum, their neighbour (whoever they want) for an afternoon at a favourite museum or gallery. As well as getting a peek behind the scenes, seeing what makes a museum tick, it"s also the starting point for some great conversations about life, the universe and everything. As well as a chance to eat lots of cake in the cafe.Meet Me at the Museum is published by Art Fund, the UK’s national charity for art, which raises money for museums and galleries through the

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Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff

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2021/04/01

Musician and singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford takes her sister Neli Shields to National Museum Cardiff, where they take a trip through time and explore aspects of Welsh history and culture. Together they reflect on their ideas of home and belonging, growing up in a creative family, and how they can relate to some of the figures they encounter at the museum – including another pair of art-loving siblings from history.Credits:Audio clips of Bokani and Paul Robeson are part of a sound art installation

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Malik Al Nasir at the International Slavery Museum

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2021/03/25

Poet and social activist Malik Al Nasir visits the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool with his friend and colleague Leona Vaughn, exploring the important and harrowing story of the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition, and the enduring impact of these events on the world today. The pair take an emotional journey through the stories of black women in history, the challenges posed by displaying sensitive subject matter, and their own personal stories of family and

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Fern Brady at the Roman Baths

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2021/03/18

Comedian Fern Brady takes her boyfriend Conor to the Roman Baths in Bath, where they discover how the Romans’ ‘curse tablets’ compare to irate Facebook statuses of today, look at the representation of sexuality in Roman times, and even get to taste a sample of the water. During their visit they consider what connects us with the Romans through time, and how people have used the Baths as a meeting place for thousands of years.Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19

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Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, London

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2021/03/11

Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day takes her husband Justin Basini to the Imperial War Museum in London, where they uncover poignant and personal stories of displacement, home and identity affecting people around the world today. Together they look at events from the First World War to the present day, explore objects synonymous with war and reflect on their families’ own experiences of conflict.Note: As part of their visit Elizabeth and Justin experience some of the temporary exhibitions in the

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Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 5

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2021/03/08

Meet Me at the Museum is back! Join us for series 5 of the silver British Podcast Award-winning show from 11 March, featuring six new episodes including Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands. To hear every episode, please subscribe to Meet Me at the Museum wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Art and Stuff: The Great Bed of Ware

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2021/01/15

A bonus episode of the new Art Fund podcast, Art and Stuff. Join Ben Miller as he explores the history of one of the grandest objects of furniture in the land, the Great Bed of Ware, part of the collection at the V&A in London. Made in the 16th century, it has been host to thousands of somnolent occupants over the years. Ben hears more about its fascinating story from curator Nick Humphrey and writer Jonathan Ruffle, while sleep experts Sasha Handley and Colin Espie share some interesting

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Introducing: Art and Stuff

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2020/12/08

A short trailer to introduce a new podcast from Art Fund called Art and Stuff. Join guest presenter Ben Miller as he takes a closer look at some of the most fascinating stuff inside our museums. From bits of buried treasure to iconic portraits to outlandish furniture, what do these things say about us? Each episode a range of people share their expertise and passion, revealing the incredible stories behind the objects we collect, curate and cherish. If you love Meet Me at the Museum, we'll sure

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Special: Why museums matter with Russell Kane

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2020/05/28

In this special episode, comedian Russell Kane speaks to a variety of guests about how the lockdown has affected cultural venues across the UK and explores why museums matter more than ever. Alistair Hudson, director of the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester and Elinor Morgan, head of programme at MIMA in Middlesbrough, talk about the positive role museums can play in the community; writer and critic Olivia Laing examines the ways art can help during a crisis; and arts influencer Katy Hessel constructs

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Anneka Rice at Osborne House

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2020/05/11

Broadcaster Anneka Rice takes her friend, actor and writer Imogen Stubbs, to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, the former palatial holiday home of Queen Victoria, where they get to explore the house’s opulent interiors, reminisce about the time Anneka landed in a helicopter there for the 80s TV show Treasure Hunt, and find out more about Victoria and Albert’s distinctly progressive attitude toward parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and...

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2020/05/04

Instagram influencer and host of The Great Women Artists podcast Katy Hessel visits the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives with her friend, the artist Unskilled Worker. While there, they explore the stunning garden and discover more about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most important artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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2020/04/27

Broadcaster and DJ Edith Bowman takes her friend, photographer Kellee Quinn, to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, where they explore the diverse collection on show, reflect on Scottish history, art and identity, and get up close with iconic paintings by Salvador Dali and L.S. Lowry.Please note: UK museums including Kelvingrove are currently closed due to the Covid-19 crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

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2020/04/20

TV presenter, comedian and actress Mel Giedroyc and her good friend Emma Pierce head along to Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing, west London, to explore the former country home of famed architect and art collector Sir John Soane. While inside they discover more about Soane’s family life, including the difficult relationship he had with his children, as well as take in the manor’s newest space, which is home to an ongoing programme of contemporary art exhibitions.Please note: UK museums including Pitzhanger

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2019 highlights with Fi Glover

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2019/12/28

In this special episode, Fi Glover takes a look back at some of the highlights from Meet Me at the Museum in 2019, including Russell Kane getting to grips with culture and class at the Whitworth art gallery in Manchester and Lucy Porter stepping back 500 years into the past at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth, plus many more inspirational museum adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee

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2019/12/08

Journalist and TV presenter Kirsty Wark takes illustrator Johanna Basford to V&A Dundee, where they explore the city’s newest cultural icon, tour a renovated Charles Rennie Mackintosh tearoom, and uncover the rich history and global influence of Scottish design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Miles Jupp at Tredegar House

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2019/12/01

Actor and comedian Miles Jupp takes his friend Anna Antebi to Tredegar House in Wales, where they explore the beautiful gilded interiors of this 17th-century manor house, uncover the history of the aristocratic Morgan family who lived there, and learn all about the eccentric Evan Morgan, famed for his wild parties and outrageous behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mae Martin at the Freud Museum

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2019/11/24

Comedian Mae Martin takes friend and fellow comic Annie McGrath to the Freud Museum in north London, where they explore the home of the father of psychoanalysis and take a closer look at the life and work of his daughter and pioneer of child psychology, Anna Freud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emma Dabiri at Handel & Hendrix in London

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2019/11/17

Author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri takes fellow writer Jesse Bernard along to Handel & Hendrix in London. It was home, first to the Baroque composer, and then two centuries later to the Sixties guitar legend. While inside, they uncover more about the private and public lives of these two very different musical pioneers, who both came to Britain from abroad and changed the cultural landscape of the times in which they lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jessie Burton at Charleston

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2019/11/10

Author Jessie Burton takes her mum Linda to Charleston, the Bloomsbury home of art and ideas, set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Together they tour the former residence of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, explore the orchard and gardens, and learn more about the house’s history as a meeting place for some of the 20th century’s most significant artists and thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lucy Porter at The Mary Rose

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2019/11/04

Comedian Lucy Porter takes fellow comic Joe Wells along to The Mary Rose in Portsmouth, where they explore the 500-year-old Tudor warship, speak to one of the original divers on the project to raise the vessel from the seabed, and reflect on the role of modern museums in providing immersive learning experiences for visitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool

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2019/05/13

Radio 4 Woman’s Hour host Jane Garvey takes fellow BBC and Fortunately... podcast presenter Fi Glover to her hometown to visit Tate Liverpool, where they explore the gallery’s impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Inside they chat to staff about the role galleries play in challenging our understanding of the world, and talk with honesty and humour about their own responses to the work on show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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