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Thackray wins VisitEngland Gold
Posted 6 October 2023
We're honoured to announce that we've been recognised with a Visitor Attraction Accolade Gold Award!
Exhibition Archive: On The Bench
Posted 23 August 2023
We unveiled our new exhibition 'On The Bench', an exciting exploration of the relationship between sports, science, and injury, in July 2023.
Thackray wins special award at European Museum of the Year 2023
Posted 9 May 2023
Thackray receives a special commendation at the prestigious awards ceremony in Barcelona on Saturday May 6th 2023.
Exhibition Archive: Private Parts Launches
Posted 26 February 2023
We launched our adult exhibition Private Parts, offering a thoughtful exploration of intimate health care, in January 2023.
Exhibition Archive: Private Parts
Posted 17 January 2023
Introducing Private Parts, a grown up space to talk about uncomfortable things, running between January and July 2023.
Edward Appleyard appointed new Thackray Chief Executive
Posted 15 December 2022
Thackray are pleased to announce that Edward Appleyard has been appointed as our new Chief Executive and will join the...
Thackray nominated for European Museum of the Year Award
Posted 10 December 2022
Thackray is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of The European Museum Forums European Museum of...
Thackray receives recognition as Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation
Posted 4 November 2022
We are delighted to announce that Thackray has received a further three years of regular funding from Arts Council England...
Thackray wins prestigious VisitEngland award
Posted 19 October 2022
The Thackray Museum of Medicine is honoured to announce that it has been recognised with a Visitor Attraction Accolade for...
A Look Back at Heritage Open Days 2022
Posted 26 September 2022
As autumn gets underway, another year’s Heritage Open Days have come to an end. The annual festival, incorporating thousands of...
Nat Edwards stands down as Thackray Chief Executive
Posted 22 July 2022
Thackray has announced that CEO, Chief Executive Nat Edwards is leaving the museum to take on an incredibly exciting post,...
Thackray celebrates 25th Anniversary
Posted 13 July 2022
On Saturday, June 25th, Thackray Museum of Medicine kicked off its Summer of Celebration programme with a huge party. With...