βI was a bad kid and now I ainβt. I got out βcoz I could paint.β Aspects of Myself by Grayson Perry @rammuseum.bsky.social has a sense of self and a sense of place. Itβs fab.
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βI was a bad kid and now I ainβt. I got out βcoz I could paint.β Aspects of Myself by Grayson Perry @rammuseum.bsky.social has a sense of self and a sense of place. Itβs fab.
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An upcoming @rammuseum.bsky.social event that may be of interest: rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/art...
Expect to hear about medicinal plants from Jamaica as they share their thoughts about creativity, identity and storytelling.
#exeterevents #exeter
β¨ This week at RAMM! β¨
Join us for half-term fun this week, with free and low-cost events for families. We've got dressing up, object handling, crafts, music workshops, and our free exhibition 'Wow! Amazing science in children's books'.
Find out more at rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/
Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself is at RAMM until 3 May 2026.
π Find out more and join the thousands of people who have already visited at ramm.uk/Grayson-Perry
Good luck to @rammuseum.bsky.social for todayβs opening of the new Grayson Perry exhibition. Lucky enough to get a quick preview yesterday - itβs an absolute winner.
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Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself opens at RAMM today! π
Including textiles, ceramics, etchings & woodcuts by the Turner-Prize winning artist, this new exhibition explores a sense of self through a range of media and storytelling techniques.
Book your tickets at rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/gra...
a tall medieval puzzle jug, the base and spout in the shape of a long-necked animal (described as a 'donkey' but with an exaggeratedly long neck). The neck of the jug itself is in the shape of a building with figures of people emerging from windows. There are carvings and holes throughout the jug neck. It is decorated with green and yellow patterns.
Pottery fans, this oneβs for you!
Tonight the #GreatPotteryThrowDown contestants are taking on one of the quirkiest challenges in ceramic history: the puzzle jug πΊβ¨
RAMMβs medieval puzzle jug is a beautiful example of this playful tradition. Find out more >> rammcollections.org.uk/collections/...
Images: Galileo by Chris Haughton, Marie SkΕodowska-Curie by Marcia Williams, Ada Lovelace by Owen Davey
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a children's illustration of Galileo looking through a telescope while drawing the moon
A children's illustration of Marie Curie holding a glass flask
A children's illustration of Ada Lovelace in bright colours, with flowers in her hair
Discover incredible art that brings science to life. π‘ π π§ͺ π¬ 𧫠π§¬
Opening 31 Jan, 'Wow! Amazing Science in Children's Books' is a free, family-friendly exhibition, that brings together vibrant artwork & surprising facts to investigate the wonders of our world >> rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wow...
π₯Coming up on 22 Jan and 26 Feb, join musician and teacher Mike Marks for Musical Moments Together, a workshop for adults with learning disabilities.
Limited spaces available β one free accompanying carer welcome per paid ticket. Book at rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/mus...
π£ Don't forget, RAMM Curator Tom Cadbury will be teasing out the stories behind Exeter's incredible Saxon silver penny in an online talk next Thursday.
15 Jan | 6 to 7pm | Β£3.50
Book at ramm.uk/KingAlfredPenny
a colourful tapestry showing a man and woman surrounded by people and buildings
Opening 24 Jan 2026
Head to RAMM later this month to see this unique new exhibition of work by artist, writer, broadcaster, drag act, poet and social commentator Grayson Perry.
Tickets Β£6 online (students & MA Members Β£4, ArtFund Β£3, Under 19s and carers go free)
Book at ramm.uk/grayson-perry
Wishing all of our followers a joyful festive season and a bright, inspiring New Year π
We look forward to welcoming you to RAMM in 2026!
𦫠Image © Hannah Wisdom, 2025
white gloved hands holding a glass sea anemone model in front of a large sea anemone drawing
a range of small glass sea anemone models next to a closed, blue book
two small red sea anemone glass models in front of an open book, showing an illustration of red sea anemones underwater
These small, delicate glass models are currently on display in 'Wild' at RAMM until 4 Jan... but what are they, and what makes them so special? πͺΈ
Read all about the Blaschka family, their fascinating glass art, and its Devon link on the RAMM collections blog: rammcollections.org.uk/2025/12/22/f...
π How do you start to build a collection?
Renny Henderson is the owner of the 100+ strong stapler collection currently gracing RAMM's 'What Do You Collect?' cabinet, on display until 25 January 2026.
See the full video at ramm.uk/staplers
(Ps. Petition for a stapler emoji!?)
Just TWO more days to have your say in shaping Exeter's new Culture Strategy. πππ¨
π¬ The survey only takes a few minutes and is open until 12 Dec.
π Take part here: engage.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-culture-strategy
A photo of two women doing crafts in the library above a teal-coloured graphic that says 'Our next chapter starts with you. Help shape the future of Devon's libraries. Your voice matters. devon.cc/devon-libraries There is also a QR code to the survey.
Devon County Council is consulting the public on proposed changes to library services across Devon. Libraries play a key role in the cultural life of our communities, and public feedback is important. Share your views by completing the consultation: devonlibraries.commonplace.is
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Earlier this year RAMM purchased a 1,130 year old silver penny dating to the reign of Alfred the Great πͺ
Join us on 15 Jan for an online talk exploring why the coin is so important to Exeterβs existence & how, after a 150 year chase, it finally came home to Exeter rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/dis...
I was speaking at an event at @rammuseum.bsky.social last night which was a great opportunity to see Sarah Gillespieβs recent artwork about the UK decline of moths and, in particular, Garden Tiger. Lovely, thought-provoking piece #teammoth
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Volunteering is a great way to get involved with Exeterβs world class museum β you can share your knowledge, learn new skills and meet new people. ποΈ
You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer at RAMM. Find out more about our current opportunities at rammuseum.org.uk/get-involved...
a person in a bird headdress and tracksuit dancing on a dancefloor - another be-birded dancer can be seen out of focus in the foreground
Wild after-hours at RAMM β¨πΏ
Join us for an adults-only night of nature, art, and rave vibes at RAMM Lates on Fri 21 Nov:
πΊ Dance like a bird with Bird Ravers
πΆ Live music from indie/folk band Wild Fenn
π§ Silent disco in the galleries... and loads more!
Book now >> ramm.uk/lates2025
We're looking for the next Youth Panel cohort! RAMMβs Youth Panel is a group of young people aged 18-25 with a passion for museums.
βͺ The Youth Panel meet 4 times a year
βͺ Their work informs RAMM's future plans
βͺ Members are paid Β£25 per workshop
βͺ Find out more and apply at rammuseum.org.uk/jobs/
The Exeter City Culture creativity survey is live: engage.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-cultu... How do you engage with creativity in Exeter? π¨
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a monochrome print taken from a painting of an enormous smoking bonfire in front of Exeter cathedral. In the foreground a large group of people surround the fire. To the bottom is the caption 'From a Painting, Guy Fawkes Night in Exeter, by Mr FF White
In 19th C Exeter, Guy Fawkes Day was a major occasion. The festivities centred on a huge bonfire in front of the Cathedral π₯
During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
a woman in a white coat, mask and gloves dusting a fossil box with a brush; beneath the glass of the box some kind of fossilised skeleton is just visible
a woman in a white lab coat, mask and gloves dusting a conical shaped microscope box. The antique microscope is sitting next to the box on the desk
a woman looking through a modern microscope at a slide
Having the opportunity to do a student placement is such a great way to learn & connect with people, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. Itβs inspiring to see how collaboration, theory, and practice come together to care for collections & cultural heritage every day #AskAConservator
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Senior conservator Ginny Jassal (on stepladder) and conservation intern Jasmine Pike (with pincer tool) hanging a red and white crochet scarf on a taxidermy giraffe in RAMM's Case Histories gallery
A woman on a stepladder photographed from behind, hanging a crochet red and white scarf on a statue of Prince Albert recessed into a bright pink wall
Senior conservator Ginny Jassal, curator Holly Morgenroth and conservation intern Jasmine Pike standing in front of a taxidermy giraffe, smiling. There is a red and white scarf around the giraffe's neck.
a taxidermy African elephant with long white tusks, and a circular crochet red and white blanket on its back. Two woman are using a pincer tool to move the blanket into place
RAMM participated in the nationwide Red Roses yarn art to celebrate the Womenβs Rugby World Cup 2025. RAMM and Exeter Guildhall were decorated in white and red yarn art. The Prince Albert statue, Gerald the giraffe and the elephant were kept warm with scarves and a blanket. #AskAConservator
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a circular plant fibre mat with zigzag pattern and a dyed green circle in the centre. The edges of the mat are curling up.
a circular fibre mat with a zig zag pattern, with a piece of clear plastic on it, and small, fabric pouches filled with weighted material laying on top
a circular plant fibre mat with zigzag pattern and a dyed green circle in the centre. The edges of the mat are no curling up and are now lying flat
This plant fibre mat was displayed in our recent Food exhibition. We wanted to show it flat as it would have been used originally, but the edges were curled due to being rolled up in the past. How do you get something to lie flat again? With gentle, controlled humidity & weights βοΈ #AskAConservator
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a woman wearing white gloves holding a syringe style tube, behind a large clay pot with crumbling rim
We work on objects to stabilise them for display and research and to preserve them for the future. This urn was excavated near Newton Abbot in 2019. It was first conserved in 2022, but required further treatment to stabilise its crumbly fabric #AskAConservatorDayπ©π¬ #heritageconservation
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a man kneeling next to a heron taxidermy on a plinth while a woman in a blue lab coat holds its neck. They are both wearing gloves.
We work with our technical team to ensure that our objects are displayed safely & looking their best. For Wild, this heron required a new base. This was a delicate task as the wire armature in the feet of the heron needed to be threaded through the new wooden base & secured in place #AskAConservator
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a penguin taxidermy on a piece of Styrofoam inside a reinforced cardboard box
some geode samples in a cardboard box, sitting in cut out holes in a piece of styrofoam
Objects from RAMMβs collections are currently touring the country as part of an exhibition about colour @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social - To ensure they're not damaged during transport we make bespoke packaging for each object to keep them safe and protected on their long journey. #AskAConservator π§
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