Happy Boxing Day.
In my regular weekend feature, here are few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Scotland, Ireland and New York:
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Seasons greetings and an update from National Museums Scotland
The festive season will look a little different this year and we hope that you and your loved ones are doing as well as possible under the circumstances.
Following the announcement from Scottish Government at the weekend, you will already have learned about the new restrictions coming into place across Scotland for Christmas and beyond. We wanted to let you know how this will affect our museums, please see below for full details.
In the meantime, we’ve compiled a selection of events and content for you to enjoy over this festive period at home, whether you’re planning ahead for the new year or looking for entertainment while cosied up on the couch.
We hope that we have been able to offer some escape and inspiration throughout 2020, either in our museum spaces or our digital collections, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2021 when we are able to reopen.
Best wishes from National Museums Scotland
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Museum closures
Following the latest announcement from Scottish Government, all of our museums are set to close this week until further notice.
• The National Museum of Flight is now closed
• The National Museum of Scotland will close from 4.30pm on 24 December
• The National Museum of Rural Life will close from 5pm on 24 December
• The National War Museum will close from 3.45pm on 23 December
Museum at home
Museum art challenge
Our annual art challenge has been moved online this year. Open to all ages and abilities, we’re inviting you to get inspired by our collections and submit your entry from home. Head to the webpage for this week’s theme as well as some selected staff favourites.
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An Egyptian Luxury in Roman Scotland
Wed 20 Jan, Online event
Join us for a special online event uncovering the fascinating story behind a Roman urn recently rediscovered in National Museums Scotland's collections. The panel discussion and audience Q&A will be chaired by award-winning historian, author and broadcaster Professor Bettany Hughes.
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Watch and listen
Enjoy the museums through video, animation and podcasts. Tune into some specially selected content, including a curator tour of our Ancient Egypt Rediscovered gallery, our podcast marking the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath and our series of behind the scenes films, Making the Museum.
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View objects on Google Arts & Culture
See objects from our world-class collections on Google Arts & Culture. Engage with online exhibits and the stories behind some of Scotland's treasures.
EXPLORE ONLINE
Take a tour of our galleries
While our doors are temporarily closed, you can still visit us through Google Street View. Walk through the National Museum of Scotland’s galleries, including Exploring East Asia, Ancient Egypt Rediscovered and the Grand Gallery. If you’re feeling cooped up indoors, you can enjoy the virtual view of Edinburgh from our roof terrace.
TAKE A TOUR
The evolution of toy tyrants
Have you asked Santa for any toy dinosaurs this year? Our assistant Curator of Palaeobiology Dr Sarah Stewart shares her personal collection of prehistoric miniatures to chart how scientific discoveries have been reflected in the evolution of toy T. Rexes.
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Seeing history
Pop on your reading glasses and see highlights from National Museums Scotland’s spectacles collection. Curatorial Volunteer Molly Lambourne shares some of her favourite examples and reflects on how revisiting museum labels presents opportunities for greater inclusivity.
Our mailing address is:
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Copyright © 2020 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.
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What’s
up New York, The team here at
spoiled NYC appreciates you as our reader and wishes you a very joyous
holiday! We’re expecting a big temperature drop today so get ready. Now might be the
best time to rent a cabin and take a break from your typical day to day
activities. Here are some of the top Airbnb
cabin rentals near the city. ☃🏚 Make today both
festive and secure! Protect yourself this Christmas with a helpful list of tips
to attending family gatherings safely. 🎄👌 Can you help the
food industry stay strong this winter? Here are five things you can do to
help support
local restaurants this winter. 🍴❤️️ Get your holiday
dinner to-go today; there are a few restaurants offering meals for
take-out. 🎅🍛 An NYC hospital
has turned itself into a gallery
to honor essential healthcare workers and their contributions to society
during the pandemic. 🏥🎨 Tiler
Peck shared a reflection of 2020 with PEOPLE, discussing what it felt
like to be a dancer this year and how COVID-19 touched the dancing community.
💃🎤 Song: Kennie - Northern
Lights App: Remente
Self Help “Enjoy
the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the
big things.” —Robert Brault |
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Gallery For Nurses Hospital Celebrates Healthcare Workers Through Art Mount
Sinai Hospital has transformed the main lobby on Fifth Avenue into a gallery
celebrating their essential workers, catching hearts and eyes alike. As a token of
appreciation to dozens of healthcare workers saving the lives of COVID-19
patients, Rebecca Moses made them artwork. Catch a glimpse of the work and
learn about the sentiment behind the collection.
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Dancers without Dance NYC Ballerina Reflects on 2020 After
16 years of participation in the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker
production, Tiler Peck’s streak came to a close during the pandemic. The
effects of the pandemic stretched far and wide, even enveloping NYC’s
dancers. Learn more about
how COVID-19 challenged performing art from one NYC ballerina and what the
experience changed for the community.
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Hands-Free Holiday Hot Holiday Meals To-Go This Christmas Enjoy
savory braised ribs, wagyu beef tartare, roasted lamb leg, and other key
dishes today thanks to these restaurants participating in Christmas dinner
take out! Bring a little bit of holiday cheer into your kitchen without a
mess with one of these local eateries. Learn more about
the menus, pricing, and availability to purchase your holiday spread.
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What's
up New York, Tomorrow is
Christmas Eve! We're expecting warmer temperatures and rain tomorrow, so grab
an umbrella if you're out. ☔️🎄 There might be a
million things to look forward to in 2021, but here are just 11
things we're excited to see in the new year. 🥳️🏙 Have you ever
asked your social circle why they love New York City? In this segment of the Dear
NYC series New Yorkers share what they love about the Big Apple. 🗽😍 Despite some
confusion, New York has received the COVID-19
vaccines. Healthcare professionals have started rolling out vaccinations
in nursing homes and healthcare settings. 💉🏥 Five
new towering statues from artist Jim Rennert will be making a home out of
New York City's Theatre District and Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. 📷👌 In Design Milk's
"2020
Year in Review: Unframed,* we take a look at our art scene and all of the
exhibitions that this year carried forward. 🎨🎉 Take a trip to one
of these warm and toasty restaurants offering heated
outdoor dining in the city right now. 🔥🍴 Song: Kelechi - Forever
Tonight App: Blinkist "The
human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you'd ever
believe at first glance." ―
Jodi Picoult |
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Wellness Boost Win a Wellness Giveaway for 2021 We
all need energy and new vibrations back into our days as we get ready to open
a new chapter of our lives. 2021 is here in less than two weeks, and there
are wonderful resources that will get us recharged and re-energized. Seven New York
women-owned businesses partnered up and launched a giveaway worth over $1,000
to celebrate wellness as a gift to ourselves. The giveaway has been curated
to create and share a complete experience of wellness, in our body and mind.
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NYC Art Rewind Taking a Look at the Art 2020 Gave Us 2020
was a year full of obstacles, but resilient creatives managed to push forward
and bring art lovers exhibitions and collections. Take a look back at all of
the work this year inspired and some art highlights. If you've missed
out on art developments, this is your chance to get a look at some amazing
and striking pieces.
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'Tis the Season New Yorkers Share Their Love for the City There
are works of art, poetry, personal stories, and other submissions in this
segment of the "Dear NYC" series. Gothamist asked readers to share
why they love New York City after one of the most catastrophic and
transformative years experienced. These beautiful,
passionate, and creative replies are the answers readers sent in, and there
might be answers that resonate with you.
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Brooklyn Grub These 19 Eateries Offer Heated Outdoor Dining Outdoor
dining during winter has become quite the pickle for a lot of restaurant
owners and foodies. The good news is some restaurants are getting around the
low temperatures and accommodating eaters. Here are 19
Brooklyn-based restaurants serving up delicious eats and keeping your bum
warm long enough to enjoy your meal!
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