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The Polar Museum closes for the Christmas holiday, but there's still plenty going on in this packed newsletter.

Antarctic Diary by Shelly Perkins

You can find several pages of beautiful illustrations by our 2017-18 Antarctic Artist in Residence, Shelly Perkins, in the current issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine. Pick up a copy to read about what Shelly got up to during her residency.

Thanks to You!

The Polar Museum has benefited enormously from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which has helped us refurbish the Museum and purchase items for our collections. We're delighted to say a big thank you to National Lottery players. Bring along your ticket (paper or digital) to claim your free audio guide from 12-16 December.

Free audio guide for National Lottery Players from 12-16 December
Ts&Cs here.

Bluesci on Greenland

The University of Cambridge Science Magazine, Bluesci, has published a brilliant article about our current exhibition. Our PhD student Tom Chudley was interviewed for the article about his research and the science behind the exhibition.


Uummannaq: A Century of Exploration in Greenland, has been extended to Spring 2018

A magical Christmas

There are still a few Christmas baubles and cards left featuring the 2017 Scott Polar Research Institute Christmas design, taken from a magic lantern slide of the 1875 British Arctic Expedition.

Baubles - £4.50 each
Optional gift box - £1.00
Christmas cards each - 99p
5 pack cards £3.99

Pop into the Museum or get in touch with the shop to place an order.