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The Herald Scotland
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Prominent Scottish museum selected as one of best in UK
V&A Dundee has ran a range of designed-themed activities over the course of the year, including 'Blockitecture', the Selkie Trial, and Drop in + Design. Tracey Smith, Learning Programme Producer – Families, from V&A Dundee said: 'Our team are all thrilled to be shortlisted for the Family Friendly Museum Award, particularly from our friends at Kids in Museums who champion creativity and family-centred museum experiences. 'It means so much to us to have our programme recognised in an award voted for and judged by families themselves. We'd like to share a huge thank you to everyone who nominated V&A Dundee and we hope to see you in the museum for lots more family fun across the summer!' Read more from Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco: Rewilding drone strategy praised in fight to restore Scotland's forests 'Rare' drawings by Renaissance masters to be displayed in Scotland after 50 years Pro Palestine campaign group to be banned, says Home Secretary Hundreds of nominations were whittled down to a list of 18 heritage attractions across the UK, including four in the 'Best Medium museum' category; the V&A, the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, and the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle. The shortlisted museums will now be visited by 'undercover' families who will assess the venues during the summer holidays against Kids in Museums' Manifesto. The awards will be announced at a ceremony in October. The V&A opened in September 2018, and has served as a vital aspect of the revitalisation of Dundee's waterfront.
The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Prominent Dundee museum selected as one of best in UK
V&A Dundee has ran a range of designed-themed activities over the course of the year, including 'Blockitecture', the Selkie Trial, and Drop in + Design. Tracey Smith, Learning Programme Producer – Families, from V&A Dundee said: 'Our team are all thrilled to be shortlisted for the Family Friendly Museum Award, particularly from our friends at Kids in Museums who champion creativity and family-centred museum experiences. 'It means so much to us to have our programme recognised in an award voted for and judged by families themselves. We'd like to share a huge thank you to everyone who nominated V&A Dundee and we hope to see you in the museum for lots more family fun across the summer!' Read more from Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco: Rewilding drone strategy praised in fight to restore Scotland's forests 'Rare' drawings by Renaissance masters to be displayed in Scotland after 50 years Pro Palestine campaign group to be banned, says Home Secretary Hundreds of nominations were whittled down to a list of 18 heritage attractions across the UK, including four in the 'Best Medium museum' category; the V&A, the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, and the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle. The shortlisted museums will now be visited by 'undercover' families who will assess the venues during the summer holidays against Kids in Museums' Manifesto. The awards will be announced at a ceremony in October.
