Things to do at the Met in New York
Upon return from his visit in Manhattan to attend the History Makers Conference, our Museum Secrets series producer Steve Gamester provided us with some information about some of the most interesting objects he found at the Met, when he was there earlier, scouting the museum for the development of Episode 6 of Museum Secrets: Inside the Met. Steve snapped some shots from his trip last year that we’ve included here too, along with his recommendations. Get ready for Museum Secrets: Inside the Met airing tomorrow on History Television (Canada) at 10 PM ET/PT.
Check out these Insider Tips from our series producer, Steve Gamester.
Discovering lost secrets at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
Last week we were in Vienna to complete our final shoot in Europe, for the last of our 8 new episodes airing on History Television Canada in January 2012.
Visit Israel Museum for a cornucopia of modern art and architecture
For anyone looking for a great modern art museum, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem is a must-see. From the iconic Anish Kapoor sculpture to the David Smith sculpture, there is much to be seen. Director David Langer tells us more about the modern museum, after the recent scout trip there for Museum Secrets Season 3.
Directors take a rare opportunity to visit the Vatican Secret Archives
Today’s the day! Museum Secrets premieres tonight on History Television at 10 PM ET/PT. In order to get you in the mood for the first show, read on, for an interview with the Co-Director of Museum Secrets: Inside the Vatican Museums.
An Interview with Rebecca Snow
Animal mummies at museums around the world
Prior to the broadcast of Museum Secrets episode 4: Inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Thursday at 10 PM on History Television, take a look at some animal mummy collections from museums around the world. You might be wondering, ‘why animal mummies?’ That’s simply because at Cairo’s Egyptian Museum one of the best collections in the world exists, and we’ve found out some secrets about the collection that you’ll want to learn of on the show this Thursday.
Director’s Videos: 3 novel things to see in Moscow
While shooting our upcoming episode Museum Secrets: Inside the State Historical Museum, Moscow, Director Victor Kushmaniuk created some short videos documenting what he saw around town. Check out these delightful and unique things the next time you’re in Moscow!
A 3D video made from a CT scan reveals how a baby mummy died
Tonight on Museum Secrets: Inside the ROM at 10 PM on History Television (Canada), one of the stories we explore takes us behind closed doors to investigate the mysterious death of a baby mummy. In order to discover what ended their short lives, Gayle Gibson from the ROM and Professor Andrew Nelson examine a CT scan of the tiny mummified boy.
Check out the trailer for a glimpse of what you’ll see in the episode and an exclusive 3D video taking you inside the baby mummy.
Season 1 now on TV in the UK
The first season of Museum Secrets has started airing on Yesterday TV in the UK. Fans of history can catch all six episodes from August 5 – September 18th.
News from a Scout at Palacio Real, Madrid
We’ve started scouting more of the world’s most fascinating museums for Museum Secrets Season 3 and we have lots to see and do.
Museum Secrets’ Executive Producer Robert Lang and Director Kenton Vaughan recently returned from a whirlwind trip to Spain.
Their mission? - Talk with curators at the important cultural institution and visit various sites.
Check out a few of their photos and discover more.
A shame ritual: “Drunk Medal”
Director Victor Kushmaniuk examines a curious object prior to his shoot for Museum Secrets: Inside the State Historical Museum, Moscow - the episode that airs this Thursday.
