Thackray Museum of Medicine

POO IS HERE 💩 Why are farts colourless? Who did the world's biggest poo? How do you get constipated? Shaped entirely by questions from Children at Harehills Primary School, our new exhibition invites families to explore the human body through recreated smells (oh yes!), touch and discovery. You’ll even come face to face (or nose to nose) with a real Medieval poo from the 12th century, as well as a surprise from the National Poo Museum, alongside our collection of Victorian laxatives, digestive cures and digestive ‘solutions.’ Thank you to all the incredible folks that helped us bring this to life: Daisy Orton, Instruct Studio, THE NATIONAL POO MUSEUM, Ezra Kingston, Anita Morris Associates Ltd, Jamie Taylor, Natascha Cotterill-Smith, Louise Crossley, Maisy Stant, Hannah Jones, Jessica Smith, AromaPrime Themed Scents, York Archaeology, Clare Brown, Jane Freeman, Claire Turner Tillotson, and so many more 👏 Don't hold it in - join us for POO! this summer. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejmKj74P 📸 Devon Chambers

📣 WE'RE HIRING We've got some brilliant opportunities coming up across the museum 👇 - Chair of the Board of Trustees (Closing date, 30 July 2025, 9am) - Engagement Assistant: Galleries (Closing date, 11 August, 11.59pm)  - Engagement Assistant: Cafe (Closing date, 11 August, 11.59pm)  🔗 More info here

📣 We're looking for a new Board Chair to lead our dedicated and skilled Board of Trustees There's just one week left to apply. More info below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeT-mzBf

Say hello to the lineup of our next Thackray Late, Sunburn: The Science of Skin ❤️🔥 🗣️ MYTH-BUSTING TALKS 🎨 WORKSHOPS 🫣 DEMONSTRATIONS 🍻 POP-UP BAR 🎶 LIVE MUSIC From tattooing to tanning, skincare to scar tissue – you’d be a flake to miss this one-of-a-kind event. And it's all included with your event ticket: 🗣️ Feel the Burn: The History of Suntanning in Britain with Charlotte Mathieson 🎨 Life Drawing Class 🗣️ Left on Red: The Rise and Fall of the Sunbed with Dr Fabiola Creed 🗣️🫣 The Healing Power of Tattoos with Tanya Buxton 🍻 Kirkstall Brewery 🗣️ Beauty and the Bleach 🗣️🫣 Skincare 101 with Cheryl Woodman 🎶 Caribbean Breeze Steelband 🫣 Meet a Scientist: The Bradford Centre for Skin Sciences Thursday 24 July, 6pm-10pm. It's gonna be HOT! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eMSugXdk

POO IS COMING 💩 Thank you BBC News for chatting to our curator Jack about our new poo exhibition, as well as the children's questions that inspired it. We are the only place this summer where you can see a 12th Century Medieval poo, a proctogram chair - designed for inspecting the rectum - and EVEN smell T-rex poo 🦖 📅 POO! opens on Saturday 26 July, folks. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eZgCV_zH

Exciting job opportunities at Thackray we want to shout about 👇 Business Support Manager 🔹Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for organisation, governance, and impact? Support executive-level decision-making, oversee HR processes, and help drive our strategic development. 🗓️ Closing Date: Monday 23 June 2025, 9am Generously supported by the Thackray Medical Research Trust. Learning & Access Manager (Maternity Cover) 🔹 Lead our Learning & Access Team, inspiring curiosity through creative programming for schools and families. 🗓️ Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:59pm Curator of Diverse Perspectives 🔹Help us tell richer, more inclusive stories in healthcare and medicine. Work closely with communities to co-curate exhibitions, expand our collection, and ensure diverse voices are heard. 🗓️ Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025, 11:59pm Generously supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Collections and Community Fund, facilitated by the Museums Association. More info on how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eUMwrsX

We're changing our prices for the better 👏 We want everyone to explore the incredible story of medicine. That's why we've introduced a new, flexible pricing structure to make us accessible to more visitors. 👉 Not sure what to go for? Here's a quick breakdown of how it works. Thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund who have funded our work with Baker Richards (David Reece, Sylvie McGowan), Sarah Chambers, and Fly a Kite (Jo Taylor and Lorna Dennison) to learn more about our audiences and make this new scheme possible. Book your first visit here: https://bit.ly/41WMX8K

📢 We’re Hiring: Business Support Manager   Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for organisation, governance and impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work supports meaningful change? We're looking for a Business Support Manager to join our team during an exciting period of strategic growth and development.   This role is generously supported by the Thackray Medical Research Trust. Salary: £32,500 FTE Contract: 12-month fixed term (Full-time or 0.8 FTE considered) Closing Date: Monday 23 June 2025, 9am 🔗 Full job description and application form here: https://lnkd.in/eUMwrsX

We're hiring a Schools Programming Officer  📢 This role sits at the heart of our education work, perfect for someone passionate about inspiring the next generation through creative and meaningful learning experiences. You’ll be responsible for building strong relationships with schools, shaping our formal learning programme, and helping us connect young minds with the powerful stories in our collections. 🔗 More info on this role https://lnkd.in/eUMwrsX Role Type: Permanent, full-time (or part-time, 4 days by agreement) Salary: £26, 750 Closing date: Sunday 18 May, 11.59pm

Statement from the Thackray Museum of Medicine following the Supreme Court gender ruling. Read in full 👇 and thanks to Vagina Museum for their comment.