We’re very proud of our turtle here at St Agnes Museum, and none more so than during #MuseumWeek when he joins museums big and small for Twitter’s worldwide cultural event.
And with a different theme every day for a week, the Turtle certainly had his work cut out!
Monday’s theme was #secretsMW
What’s behind this beautiful door? A very apt way to start #MuseumWeek!
There's a secret door in #stagnesmuseum – where does it lead? More later in the week! #secretsMW pic.twitter.com/wDzOWnalBS
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) March 28, 2016
Tuesday’s theme was #peopleMW
Just one of our many hardworking volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you…
We couldn't manage without our loyal band of stewards at #stagnesmuseum – all volunteers! #peopleMW #MuseumWeek pic.twitter.com/xcJTayzrQn
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) March 29, 2016
Wednesday’s theme was #architectureMW
Our beautiful building is very distinctive
Two front doors? #stagnesmuseum an unusual building. Once a chapel of rest, more anon!#architectureMW #MuseumWeek pic.twitter.com/oaFpnTlDkt
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) March 30, 2016
Thursday’s theme was #heritageMW
Look what happens when you press the button!
Fun way to learn about mining #heritage – working model beam engine #StAgnesMuseum #heritageMW #MuseumWeek https://t.co/zyOKpbXovw
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) March 31, 2016
Friday’s theme was #futureMW
St Agnes Museum want contributions from local community for 2017 surfing display – anecdotes, photos, memories
For 2017 new display on history of surfing and board crafting in #stagnes Thanks WBBC for pic #futureMW #MuseumWeek pic.twitter.com/aTWhAf8rBV
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) April 1, 2016
Saturday’s theme was #zoomMW
You might recognise this extreme close-up!
Where is this in #stagnesmuseum? You can't miss it when you visit! #ZoomMW #MuseumWeek pic.twitter.com/GNKOqUJ20a
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) April 2, 2016
Sunday’s theme was #LoveMW
Our turtle didn’t disappoint, with an overgrown toenail. You heard right – that’s a toenail, sorry!
Not many museums boast an overgrown human toe-nail! We do, in the Whitworth medical collection! #LoveMW #MuseumWeek pic.twitter.com/V2tSuHPPjr
— Leatherback Turtle (@stagnesturtle) April 3, 2016
Learn more about #MuseumWeek at museumweek2016.org