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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 ev…

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    • Mar 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES
    • 9 SEASONS

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    The Meet Me at the Museum podcast is a delightful and engaging show that explores museums and interesting topics through the conversations between guest presenters. It is a joy to listen to these two women talk so readily and ask insightful questions, making it feel like you are eavesdropping on a fascinating conversation. Whether you love museums, enjoy learning about new things, or simply appreciate good chats, this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode is worth listening to as they take you on a journey to different museums, allowing you to learn more about the world and add new destinations to your "to visit" list.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its simple yet inspired concept. By having guest presenters in a different museum each time, the show creates magic through the mix of personalities and themes. Some episodes take on a more serious approach based on the museum's theme, while others become a springboard for banter and enjoyable interactions between the presenters. This variety works well and keeps each episode fresh and engaging.

    Another highlight of Meet Me at the Museum is the quality of guests and tour guides featured in each episode. The hosts ensure that their guests are interesting people who bring unique perspectives to the conversation. Additionally, the tour guides provide thorough explorations of the museums, making you feel like you are experiencing them firsthand. The podcast succeeds in creating an immersive experience that captures both the essence of each museum and the personal connections between individuals.

    While there may not be any major drawbacks to this podcast, some listeners may find that certain episodes resonate with them more than others based on personal interest in specific museums or topics. However, given the wide range of locations covered by Meet Me at the Museum, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

    In conclusion, Meet Me at the Museum is an exceptional podcast that offers a refreshing blend of museum exploration and intriguing conversations between guests. It taps into our desire for adventure and learning by bringing the world of museums directly to our ears. Whether you are a museum enthusiast or simply appreciate good storytelling and conversations, this podcast is a must-listen. It will inspire you to visit new places, appreciate the beauty of museums, and enjoy the company of interesting people along the way.



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    Latest episodes from Meet Me at the Museum

    Meet You at the Museum: National Museum of Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 19:45


    If you've enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays in their lives, as a space of solace, inspiration and learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Meet You at the Museum: Imperial War Museum London

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 20:36


    If you've enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores Imperial War Museum London and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays in their lives, as a space of reflection, remembrance, and learning.National Art Pass gives you great discounts at hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, while at the same time raising money to support them.https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Meet You at the Museum: National Museum Cardiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 22:47


    If you've enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores National Museum Cardiff and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays in their lives, as a space of solace, inspiration and learning.National Art Pass gives you great discounts at hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, while at the same time raising money to support them.https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Meet You at the Museum: Ashmolean Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 17:48


    If you've enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays in their lives, as a space of solace, inspiration and learning.National Art Pass gives you great discounts at hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, while at the same time raising money to support them.https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Meet You at the Museum: Victoria and Albert Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 19:42


    If you've enjoyed delving into museums with our celebrity guests on Meet Me at the Museum, then our new spin-off show, Meet You at the Museum, should be right up your street, as we get the lowdown from museum visitors themselves. Join host JP Devlin as he explores the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and hears fascinating first-hand stories from visitors about the important and surprising role the museum plays in their lives, as a space of solace, inspiration and learning.National Art Pass gives you great discounts at hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, while at the same time raising money to support them.https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Special episode: highlights from Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 23:15


    In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from some of our visits to Scotland, including journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee, ‘Succession' star Brian Cox at the National Gallery of Scotland, DJ and broadcaster Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, and actor Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special episode: highlights from museums by the sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 22:46


    In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to museums near the coast, including writer and art historian Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives, author and podcaster Robert Diament at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, and actor and comedian Mawaan Rizwan at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Special episode: highlights from Wales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 27:02


    In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to Wales, including comedian Miles Jupp at Tredegar House, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans Museum of National History, singer Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff, and friends and fellow comedians Lloyd Langford and Matt Forde at Cardiff Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Special episode: highlights from north-west England

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 28:29


    In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to the north-west of England, featuring comedian Russel Kane at the Whitworth Gallery, BBC favourites Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool, comedian Tez Ilyas at the National Football Museum, and DJ Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans National Museum of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 40:26


    Broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans takes his husband Arran to St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, where lovingly preserved buildings from different historical periods and contemporary exhibitions bring the story of Wales to life. As they explore the grounds, they uncover the extraordinary tales behind places like the Workmen's Institute and pub, buy sweets in the traditional shop and discuss how a strong lineage of protest and activism has shaped Wales' history.Notes:The exhibition ‘Wales is… Proud' is at St Fagans National Museum of History until 5 March 2023.The exhibition ‘Wales is… remembering Terrence Higgins' is at St Fagans until 19 March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alexei Sayle at the Cartoon Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 32:28


    Comedian and author Alexei Sayle meets his friend, graphic novelist Oscar Zarate, at the Cartoon Museum in London, where they explore highlights from a collection of thousands of cartoons. Picking out some of their favourite artists, they follow the evolution of the art form, from William Hogarth and Thomas Rowlandson's depictions of Georgian society to the present day. Chatting to the museum's experts, they look at how different drawing styles bring social and political commentary to life, and even make their own cartoon.Notes:The exhibition ‘This Exhibition is a Work Event!' is at the Cartoon Museum until 16 April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amber Butchart at Braintree Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 39:45


    Dress historian Amber Butchart takes her partner, illustrator Rob Flowers, to Braintree Museum in Essex, where they uncover the area's strong textiles heritage and explore what fabrics and design can tell us about society over time. As they discover an exhibition of book illustrations and pore over luxury velvets in the neighbouring Warner Textile Archive, they learn about the skilled makers behind each piece and reflect on their own interests and inspirations as creatives.Notes:Entry to Braintree Museum is free with a National Art Pass.The exhibition ‘The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists' is at Braintree Museum until 1 July 2023.The Warner Textile Archive is open by appointment only for research, group visits and schools. Charges may apply. For information on visiting, see: warnertextilearchive.co.uk/visiting-the-archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kemi Lawson at the Museum of the Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 32:35


    Creative director of lifestyle brand The Cornrow, Kemi Lawson enjoys a family visit to the Museum of the Home in London with her mum and daughters. Together they explore the museum's recreations of different rooms through time, and what they reveal about the way people live. From a ‘space-age' TV to an early games console, hand-crafted furnishings to an ancestor wall, each object and display sparks conversations across three generations about the meaning of home.Notes:Did you know? You can now add Plus Kids to your National Art Pass to include member benefits for children in your family under the age of 16. Experience museums together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amy Liptrot at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 36:52


    Writer Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun and The Instant, takes her friend, poet Zaffar Kunial, to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Together they explore the former home of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Anne – and see where some of their most famous novels were written. From the dining table where the sisters shared their work, to early reviews of Wuthering Heights, intimate objects and artefacts prompt conversations about Amy and Zaffar's own inspirations as writers. And, after exploring the house and museum, they head out into the landscape and discover a poem in the wild. Notes: The exhibition Defying Expectations: Inside Charlotte Brontë's Wardrobe is at the Brontë Parsonage Museum until 1 January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nabihah Iqbal at Leighton House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 37:41


    Musician, DJ and broadcaster Nabihah Iqbal invites her friend, fellow musician Lexy Morvaridi, to visit Leighton House in London, the former home of 19th-century artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. As they explore the unique interiors of this architectural gem, which Leighton filled with art from around the world, they reflect on the role of the artist in bringing together and celebrating a diverse range of styles and ideas, and how this relates to the London of today. Plus, they get a peek behind the scenes into Leighton's studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum – series 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 1:12


    Join us for series 8 of Meet Me at the Museum from 17 November, where familiar faces take someone special to a museum they love. Join musician and DJ Nabihah Iqbal at Leighton House in London; writer Amy Liptrot at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth; Kemi Lawson, creative director of The Cornrow, at the Museum of the Home, and many more. Be the first to hear every episode: follow Meet Me at the Museum wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special episode: London highlights with Rob Crossan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 37:15


    In this special episode, broadcaster Rob Crossan takes a look back over some of our London-based episodes, including Siobhán McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection, Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens, Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor, and Lemn Sissay at the Foundling Museum.Wherever you go in London this autumn there is so much to love and enjoy. Be inspired, calmed, enthralled and entertained. Make a date with London. #LoveLondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Testament at Manchester Art Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 37:42


    Poet and hip-hop MC Testament takes his good friend Hannah Taylor Jackson to Manchester Art Gallery during Art Assembly, a day celebrating art and creativity across the city of Manchester which took place on 18 June 2022. Together they explore some of the inspiring work commissioned for the day, including David Blandy's installation 'Lost Eons', which imagines Manchester 8,000 years in the future; and also take a look at the gallery's permanent collection, including work by LS Lowry. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Special episode: Meet Me at Art Assembly Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 50:36


    Join comedian Russell Kane, poet and hip-hop MC Testament, plus artists Olivia Glasser, Raheel Khan, David Blandy and Suzanne Atkinson, for a special live episode of Meet Me at the Museum for Art Assembly in Manchester.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at HOME in Manchester on 18 June 2022 as part of Art Assembly 2022, a day-long celebration of art across the city, supported by Art Fund.Visit https://artfund.org/pages/assembly to find out more about the day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Join us at Meet Me at the Museum Live at Art Assembly 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 1:11


    Join comedian Russell Kane and hip-hop MC and poet Testament for a special live recording of Meet Me at the Museum for Art Assembly at HOME in Manchester on 18 June 2022 at 11am. Tickets to the recording are just £10 (£5 for National Art Pass members) and are available via https://homemcr.orgThe live episode will be available to listen to here a few days after the event.Art Assembly 2022 is a day-long celebration of art across the city of Manchester. Visit https://artfund.org/pages/assembly to find out more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Suzi Ruffell at Bletchley Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 44:59


    Comedian Suzi Ruffell takes her pal, fellow comedian Jenny Bede, to Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes – once the top-secret home of Britain's codebreakers during the Second World War. Together they take a look inside Alan Turing's office and get up close to the Enigma cipher and Bombe codebreaking machines, explore the stories of the women who worked at Bletchley Park, and chat to experts about what life would have been like on site. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Robert Diament at Turner Contemporary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 44:26


    Robert Diament, co-host of the Talk Art podcast, explores Turner Contemporary in Margate with his friend Naomi Evans, co-founder of Everyday Racism. As they bring their perspectives to different exhibitions in this visually striking gallery, they discuss their love of Margate, how the arts scene has developed in the town, and how their work and interests led them to each other. They also consider how some of the artists on show respond to the sea, following in the steps of the gallery's namesake, artist JMW Turner. Notes: The exhibition Wayfinder: Larry Achiampong & JMW Turner curated by Larry Achiampong is at Turner Contemporary until 19 June 2022. The exhibition Sirens: Sophie von Hellermann and Anne Ryan is on until spring 2023. Visitors with a National Art Pass enjoy 10% off in the shop at Turner Contemporary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Poppy Jay at the V&A, London

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 41:24


    Podcaster and director Poppy Jay is joined by her friend Martin at the V&A in London, where they indulge their love of sharing art and culture together among the museum's vast collection. Pieces of design such as the Refugee Nation flag spark conversations about identity, migration and empire, while other works of art such as Tippoo's Tiger – one of the museum's most famous objects – prompt thoughts about protest and dissent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Isy Suttie at Creswell Crags

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 42:55


    Comedian, actor and writer Isy Suttie takes her friend Caroline to Creswell Crags – a place that's very special to them both. As they explore the museum, caves and limestone gorge, they share their memories of visiting when they were younger and why this unique location is so close to their hearts. In the museum they discover some of the fascinating artefacts that reveal stories of life in the Ice Age – before putting on their hard hats and heading into the caves, which contain art that's over 12,000 years old. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Siobhán McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 43:28


    Actor Siobhán McSweeney takes her pal Kevin Brady to one of her favourite places in London, the Wellcome Collection. Together they explore exhibitions and items that shed light on the connections between science, health, life and art. They meet an astronaut, see a moving piece of art that prompts reflections on the pandemic, learn about humanity's relationship with plants – and Siobhán even reveals how Star Trek influenced her decision to study science.Notes:The exhibition Rooted Beings is at the Wellcome Collection until 29 August 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 39:48


    Actor Brian Cox shares some of his favourite works of art at the Scottish National Gallery with fellow Dundonian actor Ava Hickey. The two explore some of the most iconic paintings in Scotland's art collection, meet the Monarch of the Glen, and discuss their shared experiences of making creative work during the pandemic. As they look at work by artists from Rembrandt through to Dundee's John Duncan, they consider how different art forms influence their own work as actors – and hear some fascinating insights from curators at the gallery. Notes: Audio clips from Scenes for Survival are featured courtesy of National Theatre of Scotland. You can watch Brian and Ava's scenes at: nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/scenes-for-survival Credit: Scenes for Survival was delivered by National Theatre of Scotland, Screen Scotland, BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine project and Scotland's leading theatre venues and companies, with support from Hopscotch Films, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 0:56


    Join us for series 7 of Meet Me at the Museum from 14 April, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh; Derry Girls' Siobhan McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection in London; actor and comedian Isy Suttie at Creswell Crags in Worksop, and many more. Be the first to hear every episode: follow Meet Me at the Museum wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 39:56


    Broadcaster and musician Mark Radcliffe takes his friend and bandmate Paul Langley to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, where they explore how the ‘rainy city' has been a place of ideas and invention through time. As they take a deep dive into an exhibition about one of Manchester's most famous outputs, Factory Records, they discuss how the iconic record label is intertwined with the city's industrial heritage and a long history of creative thinkers, scientists and innovators. Notes: The exhibition Use Hearing Protection: The Early Years of Factory Records is at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, until 3 January 2022. This recording features two tracks by Mark and Paul's band UNE, Folie and Waldeinsamkeit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Deborah Frances-White and Russell Tovey at the Design Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 34:44


    Comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White takes her pal, the actor and Talk Art podcast co-host Russell Tovey, to the Design Museum in London, where they explore how art and design are integrated into the way we live. Together they discover how great pieces of design can become iconic and how today's designers are working to tackle throwaway culture by pioneering sustainability. They even get the chance to peek behind-the-scenes, with an exclusive tour of the museum's collection store – not normally open to the public. Notes: The exhibition Waste Age: What Can Design Do? is on now until 20 February 2022. The Amy Winehouse exhibition, Amy: Beyond the Stage, opens on 26 November 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 37:04


    Writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson visits Bristol Museum & Art Gallery with his partner, theatre-maker and poet Esme Allman. Together they encounter art that speaks to Bristol's radical history, explore an exhibition of work by one of their favourite artists, Ghanaian photographer James Barnor, and discover how a project led by the museum's Young Collective has brought fresh new perspectives to the museum's collection. Notes: The exhibition James Barnor: Ghanaian Modernist is at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery until 31 October 2021. You can find out more about the Uncomfortable Truths podcast project, and listen to the episodes, at bristolmuseums.org.uk/stories/uncomfortable-truths See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 33:27


    Actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti takes her friend, artist Sara Shamma, to the Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, where they explore a collection that's full of surprises. As they wander the galleries and grounds, the unusual items they discover prompt conversations about their inspirations as artists, the stories we tell about the past, and memories of time spent together as friends and neighbours. And – they even make a furry friend on the Animal Walk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 38:08


    Actor Jack Lowden takes his friend and fellow actor Andrew Rothney to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, where they indulge their passion for Scottish history and explore the stories of key people and events, including Mary, Queen of Scots and the Jacobite uprisings. Together they discuss how meeting at drama school led to a shared love of castles and adventures, how they've taken on the roles of historical figures as actors, and their own personal connections to the artefacts they discover. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 1:23


    Join us for series 6 of Meet Me at the Museum from 7 October, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh; actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London; writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery; host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White and actor Russell Tovey at the Design Museum; and more. To hear every episode, follow Meet Me at the Museum wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 38:25


    Writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with his friend Robert, where they reminisce about growing up in the city, the people who’ve shaped it, and Birmingham’s cultural and political history. Together they look at Benjamin’s first-ever typewriter, where his journey as a writer began, artefacts from important protests, and a very special installation – an original curry house booth.Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 41:58


    Actor Mathew Horne visits the Museum of Brands in London with his partner, set designer Celina Bassili, where they encounter a remarkable collection of objects, packaging and design that tell a fascinating story about modern life. Together they enter the museum’s ‘time tunnel’, where iconic products from the past 150 years spark conversations about nostalgia, the power of advertising, and how brands have shaped their lives and informed their professions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 35:28


    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 within the exhibit (un)Seen (un)Heard. With thanks to the British Library for providing copies.Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Malik Al Nasir at the International Slavery Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 40:59


    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 ancestry.Guidance for listeners: Please be aware that this episode of Meet Me at the Museum contains audio which some may find upsetting.Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Fern Brady at the Roman Baths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 30:31


    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 guidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, London

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 41:01


    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 museum’s current ‘Refugees’ season (closing 23 May 2021). With museums expected to reopen on 17 May, you’ve only got a week to see this season at IWM London and its sister exhibition, Aid Workers, at IWM North in Manchester, but keep an eye on the museums’ social media channels for updates. Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Credits: The immersive experience A Face to Open Doors, by artists Anagram, and Refugees: Forced to Flee, an exhibition supported by AHRC and ESRC, form part of IWM’s Refugees season. The season is free to visit at IWM London until 23 May 2021 (iwm.org.uk/refugees). Score for Battle of the Somme film – Laura RossiThank you to artist Grace Schwindt and musician Tobias Vethake for use of the music from Remembering Home, on display in the exhibition Refugees: Forced to Flee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:46


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Art and Stuff: The Great Bed of Ware

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 23:35


    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 nuggets on the science of sleep and the curious nature of our bedtime habits.If you love Meet Me at the Museum, we'll sure you'll enjoy Art and Stuff! To hear every episode, please subscribe to Art and Stuff wherever you listen to your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Introducing: Art and Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 1:27


    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 you'll enjoy Art and Stuff! The new 10-part series begins on 10 December. To hear every episode, please subscribe to Art and Stuff wherever you listen to your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Special: Why museums matter with Russell Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 36:25


    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 an imaginary museum full of some of her favourite works of art. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Anneka Rice at Osborne House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 31:19


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 32:57


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 28:15


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 33:37


    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 Manor are currently closed due to the Covid-19 crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    2019 highlights with Fi Glover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 33:29


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 36:45


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Miles Jupp at Tredegar House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 40:36


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mae Martin at the Freud Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 37:19


    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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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