Museum of the Home

A Young Teacher by Rebecca Solomon tells a story of gender, race, religion and wealth in mid-19th century London. Solomon's work shone a light on inequality and prejudice but was long overlooked in the canon of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. 🖼️ Co-acquired with Tate, the piece portrays a scene between an Ayah and the two young children in her care. The story of Travelling Ayahs is explored in our new period room, A Townhouse in 1878, where the painting will be installed this week, becoming part of a typical display of domestic art in a Victorian home while standing out for its rare subject matter. 👁️ You may recognise the painting from its current home in Tate Britain's Pre-Raphaelite gallery and the recent exhibition, Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920. 📆 On display from 5 November | Free entry Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. 📍Rooms Through Time . . Want to dig deeper? The stories, themes and research behind the painting will be unpacked next Thursday 7 November at the Reframing Home: Race, Art and Empire symposium. Get tickets at https://lnkd.in/ezhzrHES

Don't miss these events this November! Swipe for more 👉 This month, our Winter Festival commences with Diwali celebrations and will see a full redressing of our Rooms Through Time with the return of our beloved #WinterPast exhibition. 1.11 | Pollock’s Live Toy Theatre: The Bottle Imp 2.11 | Diwali Family Day 2024 7.11 | Reframing Home, Race, Art and Empire: A Symposium 19.11 | Winter Past exhibition opens 24.11 | Pollock’s Live Toy Theatre: Dick Whittington and Cinderella, a Christmas double bill 28.11 | Housewarming: 1913 Visit museumofthehome.org.uk to find out more and get tickets now 🎟️

We're seeking a temporary Director: Creative Programmes and Collections to cover key aspects of the role during maternity leave. The post-holder will lead the Curatorial, Collections and Learning teams, with a focus on developing a dynamic and issues-focused programming strategy for the next five years. 📌 Director: Creative Programmes and Collections (up to one year maternity cover FTC) [Applications close on Monday 18 November 2024] Find out more and apply before the deadline 👉 https://lnkd.in/enu7pB_B (link in bio) We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you would like to request an alternative application format, please get in touch with jobs@museumofthehome.org.uk

We’re #hiring a new Director: Creative Programmes & Collections, maternity leave cover up to one year FTC in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

This July, we welcomed seven new permanent period rooms to our gallery. Now, we are thrilled to announce an exclusive photography series, Still Living, reimagining each room through the lens of photographer and artist Kenneth Lam. Known for his talent in making objects 'talk' and tell their own stories, Lam has captured each room with a fresh perspective, uncovering the hidden and nuanced narratives within. 📸 These stunning still-life photographs will be on view at Museum of the Home in early 2025. ✉️ The series will be available to buy as postcards exclusively at our Housewarmings, monthly Lates that celebrate the themes, stories and history of each new room. Find out more at museumofthehome.org.uk and www.kenneth-lam.com

Help shape our new website! 🖥️ We’re looking for 10 people to join a focus group in November to review our upcoming website. Participants will receive an exclusive discount code for the Museum of the Home Shop, valid for use in-store and online! Interested? Complete the form by Friday 8 November at https://lnkd.in/eRkmERgq 📷 Photo by Jaron James

Yesterday we were honoured to welcome the Ambassador of Ireland, Martin Fraser, to Museum of the Home. We explored our new permanent galleries, including A Room Upstairs in 1956, a period room telling the story of a young Irish couple who have recently set up home in London. The gallery sheds light on the lived experiences of many Irish families in the city. Discover more about the period in person at our next Housewarming #MuseumLate tomorrow evening! 📅 FREE ENTRY | Thu 24 October, 6-9pm 🎟️ Book tickets now at bit.ly/housewarming_1956 📍Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, E2 8EA Photos: The Embassy of Ireland, London

Thank you for bidding! The auction has now closed. There are many ways you can continue to support Museum of the Home. As a registered charity, your donations can help us to continue creative programming and community engagement. Visit https://lnkd.in/eFvEv6Yw to find out more. 👉 See what else is on this winter, including our annual Yard Sale, at museumofthehome.org.uk

Only 1 day left to bid ⏲️ Get a closer detailed look at the Vinterior Mid-Century Modern Dollshouse with Lucy Clayton, founder of the Kensington Dollshouse Company. You could own this collector's item and support the Museum's charitable mission. 👉 Bid now at https://lnkd.in/eABKHhur

AUCTION NOW OPEN: Make the Vinterior Mid Century Dollshouse yours 🏡 Restored from a vintage dollshouse, this is an exclusive opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind collectors' item, while raising money for charity. Inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics, this exquisite dollshouse features a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all beautifully decorated with Edward Bulmer paints. Each room is furnished with period-appropriate pieces, including an iconic Eames rocking chair and industrial pendant lamps, creating a nostalgic yet stylish ambiance. The perfect gift for a mid-century magpie, treat yourself or a loved one to this unique heirloom (or early Christmas present 😉) with all proceeds going to Museum of the Home's social engagement and community outreach work, including hidden homelessness, food equality, period poverty and climate action. Auction closes Sunday 20th October at 8pm. Bid now: https://lnkd.in/ey9s5DrK