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A wonderful article here from Nigel. Particularly poignant thinking about November 11th and all its meaning. @marshn282 #museums #museumfromhome #aviation #November11
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10.11.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Casa Museo Giovanni Verga

Take a walk through this museum - it’s as though the author is still there - Andrew can explain it.
@apmartino #museums #museumfromhome #Catania
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09.11.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Richborough Roman Fort

Fascinating artifacts from early Roman Britain. Neil can take us on a wander.
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06.11.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robin Hood’s Bay Museum

Lynn takes us to one of oh so many rural museums that are run entirely by local volunteers. Lots in my neighbourhood, yours too I’m sure. Visit them when you can.
@Lynnsett1 #museums #museumfromhome #NorthYorkshire
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04.11.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Águilas Municipal Archaeological Museum: Where History Meets the Sea

Let’s join Cesar for a tour of the museum but also a look at the other historic sites of interest in this delightful city.
#museums #museumfromhome #aguilas
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02.11.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pamplona and its Cathedral: The Medieval Gem in the Heart of Navarre

From the stained glass windows to the tombs of king and queen the path leads to the museum itself.
#museums #museumfromhome #pamplona
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31.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bayle Museum

It used to be a boys Grammer School but that ended in 1826. Have a look at what’s been going on since.
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28.10.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bolton Museum and Art Gallery

A little Egypt in Bolton…why not…and Hazel can tell us about all the other displays.
@horuswigan #museums #museumfromhome #Bolton
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27.10.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Yorkshire Wolds Railway

One from Richard for our railway buffs. But everyone else can read and enjoy it too…
#museums #museumfromhome #railway
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26.10.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Yorkshire Wolds Railway

One from Richard for our railway buffs. But everyone else can read and enjoy it too…
#museums #museumfromhome #railway
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26.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HMS M.33: The lucky ship of Gallipoli

I do love museum ships and here’s a great one to visit. She started as M33 but later became HMS Minerva. Have a wander.
#museums #museumfromhome #Portsmouth mainlymuseums.com/post/1162/hm...

23.10.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring the Fantastic History of Malta Inside Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum

Such a small island and so much history. Theresa will take us through two historic sites.
#museums #museumsfromhome #malta
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21.10.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hong Kong Museum of History - ι¦™ζΈ―ζ­·ε²εšη‰©ι€¨

Follow the history of Hong Kong starting from the Neolithic period through to the present. Lovely photos.
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#museums #museumfromhome #hongkong

17.10.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marauding monsters and mythical odysseys, Ray Harryhausen’s animations are telling visions of their time

A look back at a fascinating exhibit in the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. mainlymuseums.com/post/815/mar...
#museums #museumfromhome #animation

16.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Historic New England: Rundlet-May House

Abigail is going to show us a house on the fore front of technology…in 1807.
#museums #museumfromhome. #historichouses
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15.10.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aeropark Budapest - a fine piece of Hungarian Aviation Heritage

Another for our aviation aficionados with some wonderful photos. Well done Marc.
@flugsicht #museums #museumfromhome #aviation
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14.10.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Amazing Innovation and Imagination

Our aviation geeks are going to love this one - Spruce Goose. If you know you know…
#aviation #sprucegoose #museums #museumfromhome
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12.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seelye Mansion: A Treasure Trove of Early 20th Century Elegance

Want to see the β€˜Smart Home’ features in a house built in 1905? Just follow along with Robin.
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#museums #museumfromhome #Kansas #historichouse

08.10.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How about that - our eighth anniversary…over 800 articles on the site. A big shout out to our volunteer editors, contributors and followers. It’s been a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to another year filled with amazing articles. Cruise the site - hit those yellow buttons.

04.10.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Suez National Museum, Egypt

A fascinating tour of this museum and this historic spot.
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#museums #museumfromhome #Suezcanal

02.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Churchill is famous for many things. But if you to understand the man behind the public persona, then this is the place and Catriona will be happy to be our guide.
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#Churchill #museums #museumfromhome

28.09.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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South London Gallery

A walk through South London with Beatriz will bring you to this quiet spot. Not too far from where I was born as it happens.
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#museums #museumfromhome #London

16.09.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chenies Manor House – β€œarchaeologically a fascinating puzzle

It’s been around since 1185 so a little older than my house. The gardens alone make it a spot to visit.
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#museums #museumfromhome #historichouse #Tudor

14.09.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beamish

We have several β€œLiving Museums” featured on the site. Here’s a great example for you to wander around with Joe.
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#museums #museumfromhome #Durham

13.09.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glencoe Folk Museum

So much variety of historic importance in this spot but Joe can give you added insight.
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#museums #museumfromhome #scotland

12.09.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pollock's Toy Museum

As a bit of a toy collector myself this one has extra appeal. Thanks Julia.
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#museums #museumfromhome #toys #london

11.09.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Chesterholm Museum and Vindolanda

An in-depth look at Roman Britain. Fascinating in its scope and detail.
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#museums #museumfromhome #romanbritain

09.09.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Museum Plantin-Moretus

Continuing our book lovers theme…printing in the sixteenth century. Brought to you by Kathleen. As it happens I’ll be there in three weeks.
#museum #museumfromhome #books #antwerp
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08.09.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gladstone’s Library

I know we have a lot of book lovers following along. Why not let Michelle walk you through this gem?
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#museums #museumfromhome #library

07.09.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attention! Memory Marches On At Hidden Gem: Army Heritage Center

Fifty-six acres is a lot of ground to cover at one museum but Jo does it and enjoys every minute. Just check out the pics.
@glass_have #museums #museumfromhome #Pennsylvania
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06.09.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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