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NMB Launches “Tracing Our Roots/Routes”
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new education programme: “Tracing Our Roots/Routes”, a “series of online presentations, workshops, resources and an on-site contemporary art exhibit to support and encourage family history research and connecting to the past.” A spokesperson said, “During the global pandemic, interest... Read more of this article
Photos: Dr Grundy Contest Age 7-10 Winners
The winners of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] annual Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition have been named, with winners in the 7-10 Age Division including Elizabeth Soares, Kira Dunley-Owen, and Owen Stewart. The contest sees students submit photos under themes including Bermuda Community, Bermuda Homes, and Bermuda Ecosystem in... Read more of this article
Photos: Dr Grundy Contest Age 11-14 Winners
The winners of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] annual Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition have been named, with winners in the 11-14 Age Division including Karis Brooks, Naomi Every, and Trystan Hocking. The contest sees students submit photos under themes including Bermuda Community, Bermuda Homes, and Bermuda Ecosystem in three... Read more of this article
Photos: Dr Grundy Contest Age 15-18 Winners
The winners of the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] annual Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition have been named, with winners in the 15-18 Age Division including Layla Kurt, Micah Straw II, and Keijah Lee. The contest sees students submit photos under themes including Bermuda Community, Bermuda Homes, and Bermuda Ecosystem in three age... Read more of this article
Photos: Grundy Youth Photo Contest Finalists
During a virtual gathering yesterday [Dec 3], the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] revealed the 36 finalists of the second Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, December 3, on a Zoom gathering of 57 students, teachers, family members, sponsors, judges and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, the... Read more of this article
‘Keep A Sheep’ Craft Sales To Benefit Museum
Starting Wednesday, November 25th, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains online. All sales will benefit the Museum. The ornaments and keychains are made by local artisan Lama Handmade Bda. Ornaments are available with black, grey, or brown felt for the sheep’s face, legs, and tail... Read more of this article
Lecture: “Pushing The Boundaries Of Freedom”
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free Zoom lecture “Pushing the Boundaries of Freedom” presented by Dr. Kristy Warren on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm. “Dr. Warren is a Bermudian scholar who resides in the UK and is working with the University of Leicester, School of History, Politics and International Relations,... Read more of this article
NMB: Free Professional Development Workshop
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free professional development workshop for Bermuda educators on Saturday, November 21 at 10am. A spokesperson said, “The workshop will be via Zoom. Educators are asked to register in advance here. This workshop is part of the Museum’s yearlong Teacher Professional Development [TPD] programme... Read more of this article
Dr. Grundy Photography Competition Deadlines
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is reminding Bermuda students of the deadlines for the Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition, which will be on November 2 for students aged 7-10, November 3 for students aged 11-14, and November 4 for students aged 15-18. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda and Mrs. Joy Grundy... Read more of this article
Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition
The annual Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition is getting set to be held by the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and Joy Grundy, with prizes including multiple Iron Kids accounts at Clarien Bank and a Nikon DSLR camera for Best in Show. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda and Mrs. Joy Grundy welcome all primary,... Read more of this article
Museum Offer 50% Discount On Venue Rentals
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a 50% discount on venue rentals for the months of August and September for groups of 50 people or less. Museum members will also receive a 20% discount on food and beverage for their event thanks to Museum partner Fourways Catering. When asked about the Museum as an event space, Advancement Officer Katie... Read more of this article
Lisa Wingood To Hold Yoga Classes At NMB
For the next two Saturdays [July 18 and 25], registered yoga teacher Lisa Wingood will be holding yoga classes at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] from 8:30am – 9:30am. Participants will have the unique opportunity of doing yoga outside, on the grounds of the historic Keep Fort which houses the Museum. When asked about the classes, NMB Advancement... Read more of this article
NMB Workshop: Building A Maritime Community
The National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] ‘Moving the Needle’: Teacher Professional Development [TPD] programme will continue virtually with a workshop entitled Building a Maritime Community & Maritime State: Early Settlement & Economic Growth [1609–1800]. A spokesperson said, “For educators and parents with children currently in the... Read more of this article
Free Virtual Lecture On Maritime Communities
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting the second lecture in its four-part series on ‘Bermuda and the Atlantic World’ via Zoom on Thursday, July 23rd, featuring Bermudian historian Dr. Clarence Maxwell. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting the second lecture in its four-part series Bermuda... Read more of this article
NMB: “Sheep-scape, Keepsake” Is A Success
Last week the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] closed out their most successful online fundraiser to date. ‘Sheep-scape, Keepsake’ asked community members, supporters, and friends of NMB to help name the Museum’s resident sheep by making a donation. Advancement Officer Katie Bennett said: “During the Museum’s temporary closure, our... Read more of this article
NMB Holds Webinar On Slave Trade Ebook
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] recently hosted a webinar that aimed to unpack a collaborative ebook unit on “The Transatlantic Slave Trade.” A spokesperson said, “In response to the worldwide swift pivot to online learning, the National Museum of Bermuda has collaborated with the Department of Education to develop two ebook... Read more of this article
