Soirées, Science and Museums: Region and Metropolis, 1850-1924

This collaborative project, charted the evolution of the nineteenth-century phenomenon of Royal Society soirées – exhibitions and events showcasing technological, scientific, and cultural innovations for the future – from their peak in the mid nineteenth century until after the first world war. The project explored the influence of soirées on the development of collecting and display practices in national museums. It included digitisation of the Royal Society soirée programmes and a Google Arts & Culture exhibit, curated by Keith Moore and Sandra Kemp.

Project Leads: Professor Sandra Kemp, The Ruskin, and Keith Moore, The Royal Society