62 episodes
Meet Me at the Museum Art Fund
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4.3 • 218 Ratings
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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 everything. As well as a chance to eat lots of cake in the cafe.
Meet Me at the Museum is published by Art Fund, the UK’s national charity for art, which raises money for museums and galleries through the National Art Pass – a neat little card that gets you free or reduced-price entry to hundreds of great cultural venues and exhibitions around the country. The podcast is produced by Whistledown.
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Nabihah Iqbal at Leighton House
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.
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Amy Liptrot at the Brontë Parsonage Museum
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.
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Kemi Lawson at the Museum of the Home
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.
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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.
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Amber Butchart at Braintree Museum
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
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Alexei Sayle at the Cartoon Museum
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.
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Owain Wyn Evans at St Fagans National Museum of History
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.
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Customer Reviews
Recent discovery
I came late to this podcast series but I really like the concept and the casual style. Really does feel like walking around the museum with a well informed friend.
Well worth a listen
Even though I knew this podcast existed it took until the third lockdown to actually listen, but then I listened to every one almost back-to-back! With such a diverse range of presenters and museums or galleries visited there is something for everyone. Most of the presenters were very respectful of where they were visiting (a few of the comedians tried too hard to be funny and were a bit juvenile and silly which got irritating) and they wanted to know all about the subject, including the less palatable parts. It was like listening in a someone else’s private guided tour. I especially enjoyed listened to Russ Kane with his Aunty, and Kirsty Wark at v&A Dundee. Give it a go, you’ll be surprised what you can find out!
Horseman museum
This was lovely podcast.The two woman talk to each other so readily.Its a joy to listen in.They ask what I would have asked.Thank you so much ladies a great pleasure Alison