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*yawn* hello all, we've decided to go into hibernation. Head over to the #DMNature blog to find out more > dmnature.tumblr.com/post/157… *yawn*
lovely to see so many visitors taking photographs in the gallery today. Exploring. Pointing. Discussing #noticenature
noticing the texture and detail on reptile skin drums from the World Cultures collection #AfricanDrum @DMWorldCulture
Smoky Quartz, you look good enough to lick! Multi faceted gorgeousness in our geology cases #quartz
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LOVE this amazing #pangolin illustration created for #worldpangolinday @derbymuseums by #volunteer @ATDrawsInk
we're in love with the drawings on our giant pin board, thank you #creative #collection
Enjoy our nature gallery approach? Why not apply to join us at the start of a new co-produced gallery development #MuseumJob xitter.gq/derbymuseums/status/82…
NEW #MuseumJob
Do you have a passion for connecting communities with museums and their rich cultural heritage? derbymuseums.org/vacancies/c…
Come and show #pangolins some love on Saturday 18 Feb. A day of activities designed and led by brilliant #volunteers
Wonderful to welcome new friends from Derby Refugee and Advice Centre into the gallery Thank you @Rachelcurator @chris_keady
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lots of inspiring people having interesting conversations in the gallery today #joy
more delightful sculpture from talented @JustinGilday There are two exquisite pieces placed in the gallery #noticenature xitter.gq/JustinGilday/status/82…
today there are celebratory dragons dancing the galleries @derbymuseums! Happy #chinesenewyear xitter.gq/derbymuseums/status/82…
A new coproduced gallery begins @derbymuseums Please follow @DMWorldCulture to help shape and inform the project #HCD #coproduction
fantastic new acquisition, a drawing of the dachshund we have in the 'notice nature feel joy' gallery. Drop in and meet 'Pterodactyl #dog xitter.gq/MattBookbinding/status…
New acquisition @derbymuseums 'Pterodactyl' a C19th champion Dachshund by David Walton (from an original skeleton in the collection).
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Spiked, feathery, jagged, smooth. Explore the gallery by texture today #detail #play #learn #noticeNature
Replying to @ChrisGPackham
@ChrisGPackham a robot pangolin in progress for #pangolin day @derbymuseums xitter.gq/chompalot_team/status/…
Our robot pangolin progress. What do you think @DMNature, @HowlettTricia, @derbysilkmill, @KatHunt4?
We love this amazing creature made by an inspirational team #pangolin #pangobot xitter.gq/chompalot_team/status/…
Our robot pangolin progress. What do you think @DMNature, @HowlettTricia, @derbysilkmill, @KatHunt4?
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thank you to the generous visitor who donated these fabulous feathers . Come and take a closer look, they shimmer! #feather
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