Revolutionary Objects
Delve into our collection of artworks, objects and archive materials about events, people and ideas that shaped our modern world
Revolutionary Themes
Explore the Age of Revolution by theme - from war and the international order through social, cultural, political, economic and technological revolutions
About us - our project, team and partners
Find out about the people and organisations behind this web resource and our wider work.
Revolutionary Collection: Weir smallpox vaccinator
This revolution in medicine halted one of the biggest killers of the eighteenth century.
Restoring George IV's opulent Saloon room
We look at the major restoration of Brighton Royal Pavilion's Saloon back to its 1823 splendour and opulence.
Shadow from the past
Why are there Napoleonic Eagles at Sandhurst? The Chairman on the sad but fascinating story of Louis Napoleon.
Events
Late Night Keats: My Hideous Progeny
Join us to take part in activities inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, at a special late-night opening of the museum on John Keats’s birthday.
31/10/2018
Curious Crafts at Dr Johnson’s House
A children’s drop in workshop to accompany our current exhibition – join us for an afternoon of 18th century fun!
20/10/2018
An Evening at the Priestgate Vaults
The Priestgate Vaults are the historic cellars under Peterborough Museum, revealing 500 years of history from this building and the city.
24/10/201814/11/2018
12/12/2018
Museums at Night: The Craven Street Bones
Explore the darker side of eighteenth century London and discover why over 1200 bones were found in the basement at Benjamin Franklin House in 1998.
27/10/201827/10/2018