As we sit at home poring over places via the internet, looking through destinations and exhibitions around the world, museums and destinations are adapting to the new situation. With many tourism bodies and museums going online with their offerings, there are some museums that are going a step further to keep your interest going. This includes The Yorkshire Museum, England, that has come up with an unusual something.
There is a theme going around museums now, called, Creepiest Object, and the Yorkshire Museum shared a picture of a 3rd or 4th-century hair bun from the burial of a Roman lady. The museum has now challenged other museums to come up with something better, or rather, creepier than this. So, the game is on now.
MUSEUMS ASSEMBLE! It’s time for #CURATORBATTLE! 💥
Today’s theme, chosen by you, is #CreepiestObject!
We’re kicking things off with this 3rd/4th century hair bun from the burial of a #Roman lady, still with the jet pins in place…
CAN YOU BEAT IT? 💥 pic.twitter.com/ntPiXDuM6v
— Yorkshire Museum (@YorkshireMuseum) April 17, 2020
@RedHeadedAli how can we ignore such a call to arms?
This particular item has caused a few nightmares for our followers this week.
Our #CreepiestObject is…this pincushion! Complete with tiny children’s heads. You’re welcome, Twitter.#CURATORBATTLE pic.twitter.com/0YdmCE5dYD
— Norwich Castle (@NorwichCastle) April 17, 2020
Of course, the tweet gathered a lot of attention across the world, and now other museums have joined the Creepiest Object challenge too! The National Museums of Scotland has gladly participated by sharing a picture of a sheep’s heart stuck with pins and nails. Yes, it is getting really creepy now. It did not stop there, as museums went on to contribute to the challenge online with their creepiest items. Norwich Castle shared a picture of a pincushion that has tiny children’s heads in it. The National Army Museum in England shared a picture of frostbite fingertips, and there is a bunch of other stuff that you will have to see for yourself because explaining them is rather difficult. So, how about a creepy object a day this lockdown?