Science Museum London Builds Coronavirus Collection
The Science Museum in London is assembling a collection of objects documenting the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1857 and housing over 300,000 objects, the museum recently opened the Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries. Curators are gathering materials that reflect medical, scientific, and cultural responses to the outbreak, as reported by The Art Newspaper. Potential items include a letter from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to UK families, hand sanitizers, gloves, protective equipment, informational posters, and experimental magnets accidentally inserted into a scientist's nose during an antiviral device attempt. Due to lockdown, some donated items are stored safely at the museum, while others remain with donors until formal acquisition is possible.
Key facts
- Science Museum London is creating a Coronavirus-themed collection.
- Museum founded in 1857, holds over 300,000 objects.
- Recently opened Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
- Curators collecting materials documenting medical, scientific, cultural responses.
- Potential items: Boris Johnson's letter, hand sanitizers, gloves, PPE, posters, experimental magnets.
- Magnets accidentally inserted into scientist's nose during antiviral device attempt.
- Some items stored at museum, others held by donors until safe to acquire.
- Reported by The Art Newspaper.
Entities
Institutions
- Science Museum London
- The Wellcome Galleries
- The Art Newspaper
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom