Stories
- Article
The birth of the public museum
The first public museums evolved from wealthy collectors’ cabinets of curiosities and were quickly recognised as useful vehicles for culture.
- Article
Meredith Wadman’s prescription for writing
The Wellcome Book Prize shortlisted author of ‘The Vaccine Race’ answers five questions on health, inspiration and storytelling.
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The art of scientific glassblowing
Exciting things happen when art, craft, engineering and science collide. Glassblower Gayle Price is proof of that.
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A symbol of a lost homeland
The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt today.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Museum of Medical Science Staff Photograph
Date: 1956-1964Reference: WA/MMS/PH/Stf/2Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Museum of Medical Science Distinguished Visitor Book
Date: 11 Aug 1947 - 28 Sep 1989Reference: WA/MMS/AD/Mus/9/3Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Museum of Medical Science Fiftieth Anniversary Guest Book
Date: 08 Dec 1964Reference: WA/MMS/AD/Mus/9/5Part of: Wellcome Museum of Medical Science- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Museum of Medical Science
Date: 1983-1984Reference: WF/E/13/45Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Museum of Medical Science
Date: 1914-1990Reference: WA/MMS