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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
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Exeter's museum & art gallery, home to Gerald the giraffe. Entry is free. RAMM is an Exeter City Council service 🦒🏺🦋🦴🖼️
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Wild after-hours at RAMM ✨🌿

Join us for an adults-only night of nature, art, and rave vibes at RAMM Lates on Fri 21 Nov:

🕺 Dance like a bird with Bird Ravers
🎶 Live music from indie/folk band Wild Fenn
🎧 Silent disco in the galleries... and loads more!

Book now >> ramm.uk/lates2025
a person in a bird headdress and tracksuit dancing on a dancefloor - another be-birded dancer can be seen out of focus in the foreground
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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In 19th C Exeter, Guy Fawkes Day was a major occasion. The festivities centred on a huge bonfire in front of the Cathedral 🔥

During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
a monochrome print taken from a painting of an enormous smoking bonfire in front of Exeter cathedral. In the foreground a large group of people surround the fire. To the bottom is the caption 'From a Painting, Guy Fawkes Night in Exeter, by Mr FF White
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Having the opportunity to do a student placement is such a great way to learn & connect with people, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. It’s inspiring to see how collaboration, theory, and practice come together to care for collections & cultural heritage every day #AskAConservator
a woman in a white coat, mask and gloves dusting a fossil box with a brush; beneath the glass of the box some kind of fossilised skeleton is just visible a woman in a white lab coat, mask and gloves dusting a conical shaped microscope box. The antique microscope is sitting next to the box on the desk a woman looking through a modern microscope at a slide
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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RAMM participated in the nationwide Red Roses yarn art to celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. RAMM and Exeter Guildhall were decorated in white and red yarn art. The Prince Albert statue, Gerald the giraffe and the elephant were kept warm with scarves and a blanket. #AskAConservator
Senior conservator Ginny Jassal (on stepladder) and conservation intern Jasmine Pike (with pincer tool) hanging a red and white crochet scarf on a taxidermy giraffe in RAMM's Case Histories gallery A woman on a stepladder photographed from behind, hanging a crochet red and white scarf on a statue of Prince Albert recessed into a bright pink wall Senior conservator Ginny Jassal, curator Holly Morgenroth and conservation intern Jasmine Pike standing in front of a taxidermy giraffe, smiling. There is a red and white scarf around the giraffe's neck. a taxidermy African elephant with long white tusks, and a circular crochet red and white blanket on its back. Two woman are using a pincer tool to move the blanket into place
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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This plant fibre mat was displayed in our recent Food exhibition. We wanted to show it flat as it would have been used originally, but the edges were curled due to being rolled up in the past. How do you get something to lie flat again? With gentle, controlled humidity & weights ⚖️ #AskAConservator
a circular plant fibre mat with zigzag pattern and a dyed green circle in the centre. The edges of the mat are curling up. a circular fibre mat with a zig zag pattern, with a piece of clear plastic on it, and small, fabric pouches filled with weighted material laying on top a circular plant fibre mat with zigzag pattern and a dyed green circle in the centre. The edges of the mat are no curling up and are now lying flat
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We work on objects to stabilise them for display and research and to preserve them for the future. This urn was excavated near Newton Abbot in 2019. It was first conserved in 2022, but required further treatment to stabilise its crumbly fabric #AskAConservatorDay👩🔬 #heritageconservation
a woman wearing white gloves holding a syringe style tube, behind a large clay pot with crumbling rim
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We work with our technical team to ensure that our objects are displayed safely & looking their best. For Wild, this heron required a new base. This was a delicate task as the wire armature in the feet of the heron needed to be threaded through the new wooden base & secured in place #AskAConservator
a man kneeling next to a heron taxidermy on a plinth while a woman in a blue lab coat holds its neck. They are both wearing gloves.
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Objects from RAMM’s collections are currently touring the country as part of an exhibition about colour @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social - To ensure they're not damaged during transport we make bespoke packaging for each object to keep them safe and protected on their long journey. #AskAConservator 🐧
a penguin taxidermy on a piece of Styrofoam inside a reinforced cardboard box some geode samples in a cardboard box, sitting in cut out holes in a piece of styrofoam
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Dust accumulates not only on our famous giraffe Gerald, but all other items on open display. It's abrasive & can damage objects by attracting moisture/pests. That’s why we regularly remove dust from objects with a brush & vacuum. We use a mask, gloves & lab coat to protect ourselves #AskAConservator
a conservator in white coat and mask on a stepladder, using a vacuum cleaner and brush on a taxidermy giraffe - a taxidermy elephant is also visible a conservator in white coat and mask, and blue gloves, using a vacuum cleaner on an ornate antique piano/harpsichord style instrument
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Want to know what's happening behind the scenes at RAMM? Join us today for #AskAConservatorDay when our conservation team will open the laboratory doors and give you an exclusive glimpse of their work. 👀
a conservator in white coat and gloves cleaning a Chinoiserie vase.
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We're delighted that the National Autistic Society has recognised RAMM with their Autism Friendly award! 🎉

RAMM’s Accessibility Champions have been working hard to ensure that the museum is as accessible as possible for people with different needs.

Full story >> rammuseum.org.uk/news/exeters...
a teenage girl and older woman in a museum gallery. the teen is wearing blue ear defenders
October 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Rewilding Tour with Ambios on the Sharpham Estate 🌿

Fri 28 Nov, 10.30am-12.15pm

This rewilding tour, in partnership with RAMM, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the transformative nature recovery work taking place here.

rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/rew... #Rewilding
Landscape photo of Sharpham estate and the River Dart at sunset
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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We're hiring! We're looking for a Food and Beverage Manager for the Cafe at RAMM. If this sounds like you, follow the link below to find out more and apply by 31 Oct >> jobs.exeter.gov.uk/itliveecc_we...
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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RAMM's Development Trust is currently seeking a Trustee Treasurer.

If you have an interest in Devon’s heritage, cultural life & museums, coupled with some financial experience ideally (charity accounts), visit rammuseum.org.uk/jobs to find out more + download the application pack by Wed 8 October.
A graphic showing a hand holding a magnifying glass and the text: We're looking for a trustee treasurer. A rewarding opportunity to get involved with the RAMM Development Trust, supporting Exeter's prestigious and much loved museum. rammuseum.org.uk/jobs
September 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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On September 27 1825 the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.

#Railway200
an etching of a steam locomotor with text 'S&D.R. no 1 1825'
September 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Today we celebrate #Railway200🚂, the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway, which changed Britain and the world forever 🧵
a print of an illustration showing people watching a steam train from a countryside hill, with Exeter city in the background, circa 1845
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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We love this book - hope you'll come and see the real deal at RAMM when you've finished it! 💛
Sheila Hoey Middleton's SEALS, FINGER RINGS, ENGRAVED GEMS AND AMULETS IN THE ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM EXETER opened to a page showing Egyptian seals. The book is positioned in front of a case in RAMM where the seals themselves can be seen a close up of Egyptian seals another page of the book open to Roman rings, with the rings themselves in the background in a display case
September 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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RAMM will be closed today. If you have pre booked an exhibition ticket, we will be in touch.
due to unforeseen circumstances RAMM will be closed today (wed 10 Sep)
September 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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RAMM’s Annual Review for 2024-25 is here! ❤️

The Annual Review reports on the museum’s activity each year, highlighting stories, exhibitions, acquisitions, events, volunteers, fundraising news & much more; all the hard work that keeps the museum going.

Read it at:
rammuseum.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Alex's Hartley's The Summoning Stones (2024) against a black background
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Gerald and pals are ready for their close-ups! Exeter is proud to be one of the hosts for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 🏉These displays are part of the nationwide Red Roses Yarn Art initiative from England Rugby.

Find out more - news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-prepa...
three women standing in front of a taxidermy giraffe wearing a red and white crochet scarf a statue of prince albert that has had a red and white scarf draped over it two women placing a crochet blanket on the back of an elephant taxidermy
August 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The RAMM Development Trust is recruiting a volunteer Trustee Treasurer.

This is a great opportunity to support not only a prestigious and much-loved museum, but also one that supports the local community.

Applications by 8 Oct. Find the recruitment pack at
rammuseum.org.uk/jobs/#truste...
the front cover of a document titled 'board recruitment pack, Trustee treasurer There is a photo of a mother and child pointing at objects in the museum
August 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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We're excited to welcome you to #Wild this summer!

Shortlisted for the Museums + Heritage Awards Exhibition of the Year 2025 award 🏆

Under 19s go free! Find out more and book online in advance to claim your buy-one-get-one-free offer in the Cafe at RAMM: rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wild/
the word 'wild' projected on a white wall. behind there are paintings mounted in a gallery visible
August 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Are you a University of Exeter student hoping to go into teaching? 🍎 The Aspiring Teachers Programme at RAMM might be for you! Find out more: app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrgani...
a young girl seated at a table in the museum's courtyard, with two adults showing her a piece of paper
July 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🚨 Artist Opportunity! 🚨

We are looking for an artist based in Devon to design and lead a series of six 2-hour creative workshops with young people aged 11-8, based around the theme of 'colour'. 🌈

Deadline: 1 Sep 2025. Head to rammuseum.org.uk/jobs to find out more and submit your application.
colourful bird feathers in gold, turquoise and purple
July 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Our drop-in yarn station is open!🧶

Come & stitch bunting, roses, granny squares or creations of your own choosing to help us celebrate the #RugbyWorldCup 2025 🏉

Head to RAMM's Garden Reception where you'll find yarn and patterns ready and waiting for you (bring your crochet hook/knitting needles.)
red and white crochet bunting and red crochet roses on a table
July 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM