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Flotter Maja by Anders Zorn, 1917. Courtesy of Bukowski.
17/06/2026

Flotter Maja by Anders Zorn, 1917. Courtesy of Bukowski.

Our online book club is on this month; join us on Wednesay 17 June, 7.00 to 8.30pm (UK time) on Zoom. We're reading Hyst...
14/06/2026

Our online book club is on this month; join us on Wednesay 17 June, 7.00 to 8.30pm (UK time) on Zoom. We're reading Hysterical: Exploding the Myth of Gendered Emotions by Dr Pragya Agarwal who will be joining us for a Q&A at 8pm.

About the book:
A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: POPULAR SCIENCE

AN iNEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022

A TELEGRAPH BIG IDEAS BOOK 2022

How we interpret emotions and act on them has been heavily gendered, as far back as Ancient Greek and Roman times, and – despite improvements in societal equality – continues to be today.

In Hysterical, Dr Pragya Agarwal delves into history and science to determine the truth about our notions of innate differences between the male and female experience of emotions. She examines the impact this has on men and women – especially the role it has played in the subjugation of women throughout history – and imagines how a future where emotions are ungendered might look.

‘A necessary, thought-provoking book that demands we urgently rethink the terms of the debate on gender and emotion’ - DR TIFFANY WATT SMITH, author of The Book of Emotions

'This book is brave, unapologetic and, at times, rightly furious . . . all emotions for which women have been labelled hysterical. If Agarwal's proposal "I feel, therefore I am", is to be adopted, then read this book and feel furious, uplifted and galvanised to take its findings out into the world and fight for change’ - LAURA BATES, author of Men Who Hate Women

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“The Fruit in the Womb being often helped by Physical Remedies, requires no less diligent observation than the Body it s...
12/06/2026

“The Fruit in the Womb being often helped by Physical Remedies, requires no less diligent observation than the Body it self of Man: therefore we have given you the representation of it in two Tables according to the Method of Dissections. The first of which, lays open to your view the Umbilical Vessels, and the Sceleton: The other the Delinement of the bowels.”

Credit: The anatomy of the body of man: wherein is exactly described every part thereof / ... Published in Latin by Joh. Veslingus ... And Englishd by Nich. Culpeper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Study for the painting “Taniec symboliczny” (Symbolic Dance) by Jan Ciągliński, 1897 - 1898. Courtesy of the National Mu...
10/06/2026

Study for the painting “Taniec symboliczny” (Symbolic Dance) by Jan Ciągliński, 1897 - 1898. Courtesy of the National Museum of Warsaw.

The Language of MenopauseIn our current exhibition, Menopause: What’s Changed?, we ask visitors to consider the language...
06/06/2026

The Language of Menopause

In our current exhibition, Menopause: What’s Changed?, we ask visitors to consider the language we use to describe menopause and menopausal people. Language matters, it reflects and reinforces stereotypes entwined with misogyny, ageism, and ableism.

How, then, might we rethink our language? How can we reclaim existing language and how might we introduce new language into the mix?

As the magnets in this display get more faded and bedraggled with every hand that touches them, we can see which words resonate with our visitors the most. Whether that be because they’re familiar or relatable, whether it’s because they’re spot on or dead wrong we can’t say. Nevertheless, we’re intrigued by the insights that emerge.

What does it mean that h***y, hot, sexless, witch, climax, unashamed, hormonal, sweaty are among the words our visitors interact with most? That prime, matriarch, invisible, caring, wakeful, compassionate are among the least?

What words would YOU use to describe your menopause?

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🌈JUNE 27th @ 12pm🌈Celebrate pride browsing the stalls at the Va**na Museum Pearly Makers Market! is a safe space and pla...
20/05/2026

🌈JUNE 27th @ 12pm🌈

Celebrate pride browsing the stalls at the Va**na Museum Pearly Makers Market!

is a safe space and platform for q***r creatives to show off their work, establish their business and build community. At every event we aim to have at least one trader who is totally new to the scene, as well as well established market veterans! Please come and support q***r makers and buy some unique goodies!

BIG NEWS🌞🌞🌞Our opening hours are changing in June! We’re introducing later opening hours to make the most of those dayli...
13/05/2026

BIG NEWS

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Our opening hours are changing in June! We’re introducing later opening hours to make the most of those daylight hours.

So from 3rd June, the new hours will be: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 7pm.

On display at the moment we have...

🔻 Lucy’s Gallery: Menopause - What’s Changed?
🔻 Betsey’s Gallery: From A to V
🔻 Anarcha’s Gallery: Before the Blood: Community and Belonging from Menarche to Migration

As always, the Museum is completely free to enter and open Wednesday to Sunday. If you’re extra keen or bringing a group of ten or more, please do book a free timeslot via our website.

Come see us in the flesh!

Don’t miss out!’s Textile Anatomy: Natural Dyeing Workshop still has open slots. Get your ticket before the sell out.🪻🩸🌱...
09/05/2026

Don’t miss out!

’s Textile Anatomy: Natural Dyeing Workshop still has open slots. Get your ticket before the sell out.

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Join artist, researcher, and founder of Redress Laboratory Auda Sakho for a hands-on workshop exploring the intersection of natural dyeing, textile storytelling, and bodily symbolism.

In this session, participants will experiment with plant and insect-based dyes — including madder root, cochineal, and hibiscus — to create expressive textile pieces inspired by organic forms and the colour spectrum of the body. Through guided techniques, you will learn how pH, mordants, and fibre interactions influence colour, producing a range of pinks, reds, and earthy tones.

The workshop explores how textiles can become a language for anatomy, identity, and care, connecting ancestral dye knowledge with contemporary conversations around the body and material culture.

Whether you are a textile enthusiast, designer, artist, or simply curious about natural colour and body-centred design, this workshop offers a welcoming space for learning, experimentation, and conversation.

📅 16th May
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Va**na Museum
💸 £55 per person (limited free slots for low income folks on request)

Coinciding with World Menstrual Health Day on 28th May, join us to celebrate our collaboration with The Open University’...
07/05/2026

Coinciding with World Menstrual Health Day on 28th May, join us to celebrate our collaboration with The Open University’s ‘Free to Bleed: Data Driven Advocacy and Art for Menstrual Justice Project.’

‘Free to Bleed’ brings together one of the UK’s largest polling exercises on menstruation, a powerful artistic intervention with artist Wee Nuls, and a programme of public and academic events aimed at transforming how society understands, sees, and legislates, for menstrual health.

So, what can you expect on the day?

🗣️Discussion of the project and key findings of our YouGov poll: The ‘Free to Bleed’ team commissioned a YouGov poll involving over two thousand participants. The survey explores attitudes towards menstrual product provision and public perceptions across a variety of intersections. We’ll be sharing our key findings and recommendations on the future of menstrual justice.

🎨 Wee Nuls discussing her art and practice: While legal changes are important, societal attitudes also need addressed, and in this project, we firmly believe in the power of art for social change. We are delighted to be working with Wee Nuls as our Artist in Residence to produce an artwork relating to key themes in ‘Free to Bleed.’

✨ The craic: We’ll be hosting a period themed craft session along with guest presentations/performances, free nibbles and a drinks reception and, importantly, hearing your views on menstrual (in)justice.

🩸Tickets are free for this hybrid event. Please note that bloody beautiful outfits are encouraged: think a tinge of pink, splash of red, or full out menstrual marvel.

📸: .nuls

What do you wish you had known before you had your first period?Across the world menstruation continues to be shrouded i...
06/05/2026

What do you wish you had known before you had your first period?

Across the world menstruation continues to be shrouded in stigma, shame, and silence. Millions of children face their menarche without knowing what it is, why it’s happening, what it’s called, or what to do. Too often, the answers to these questions are only found through an individual’s own experience.

Perpetuated by patriarchal and cisnormative myths and misconceptions, this shame and stigma affects girls and gender diverse children the most. Without the language to describe what’s happening to them, children grow up unable or ashamed to ask questions — to express curiosity or concern about their bodies. Naturally, this influences behaviour not just in childhood, but well into adulthood. And it affects all of us.

Menarche is a moment of change, of transformation. It shouldn’t be shamed or shrouded in secrecy. Talking about it can be scary, but it also opens a door to connection.

What do YOU wish you had known?

Before the Blood: Community and Belonging from Menarche to Migration is still on display, Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm.

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Nisaba is a grassroots organisation that provides holistic, trauma-informed, menstrual, sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing services for migrants. Follow their work and donate if you can!

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Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
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