The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
@bdcmuseum.bsky.social
Welcome and explore with us some of the treasures from the UK's leading moving image museum, based at the University of Exeter.
Free to visit and open 10am to 5pm every day.
www.bdcmuseum.org.uk
#FilmSky #🎥 #cinemahistory
Free to visit and open 10am to 5pm every day.
www.bdcmuseum.org.uk
#FilmSky #🎥 #cinemahistory
Sharing this sheet #music from the classic 1952 MGM #musical 'Singin' in the Rain' to lift the spirits this #BlueMonday (EXEBD 51325). Its infectious music, choreography & optimism always makes us smile! 🎶☔️
What #feelgoodfilms are you watching this winter? @exeterunilib.bsky.social
What #feelgoodfilms are you watching this winter? @exeterunilib.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Sharing this sheet #music from the classic 1952 MGM #musical 'Singin' in the Rain' to lift the spirits this #BlueMonday (EXEBD 51325). Its infectious music, choreography & optimism always makes us smile! 🎶☔️
What #feelgoodfilms are you watching this winter? @exeterunilib.bsky.social
What #feelgoodfilms are you watching this winter? @exeterunilib.bsky.social
We're at the @exeter.ac.uk Students' Guild Welcome Back Week in the forum today! Do stop by for info, freebies, to handle some items, tell us what films you've enjoyed recently & what you'd like to see happening at the museum. We're here until 3pm! @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
We're at the @exeter.ac.uk Students' Guild Welcome Back Week in the forum today! Do stop by for info, freebies, to handle some items, tell us what films you've enjoyed recently & what you'd like to see happening at the museum. We're here until 3pm! @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
*Christmas Closure*
We will be closed from 5pm on Monday 22nd December until 10am on Monday 5th January.
This weekend if your last chance to see our #Christmas display and our cinema-themed tree!
Merry Christmas from all at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum!
#filmsky #museumsky #chistmassky
We will be closed from 5pm on Monday 22nd December until 10am on Monday 5th January.
This weekend if your last chance to see our #Christmas display and our cinema-themed tree!
Merry Christmas from all at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum!
#filmsky #museumsky #chistmassky
December 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
*Christmas Closure*
We will be closed from 5pm on Monday 22nd December until 10am on Monday 5th January.
This weekend if your last chance to see our #Christmas display and our cinema-themed tree!
Merry Christmas from all at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum!
#filmsky #museumsky #chistmassky
We will be closed from 5pm on Monday 22nd December until 10am on Monday 5th January.
This weekend if your last chance to see our #Christmas display and our cinema-themed tree!
Merry Christmas from all at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum!
#filmsky #museumsky #chistmassky
We were deeply saddened by the awful loss of director Rob Reiner & his wife, Michele- his warmth & wit gave us classics like 'This Is Spinal Tap', 'When Harry Met Sally', & his favourite, 'Stand By Me'. Here's a press book we hold with an iconic cover. #RIP #RobReiner #StandByMe #filmsky #cinemasky
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We were deeply saddened by the awful loss of director Rob Reiner & his wife, Michele- his warmth & wit gave us classics like 'This Is Spinal Tap', 'When Harry Met Sally', & his favourite, 'Stand By Me'. Here's a press book we hold with an iconic cover. #RIP #RobReiner #StandByMe #filmsky #cinemasky
Thanks to everyone who shared their favourite #Christmas films, quotes & moments for our #community cinema-themed tree!🎄The entries show how #films powerfully bring people together & are central to so many #traditions & #memories. What's your favourite? #Christmassky #filmsky #museumsky
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thanks to everyone who shared their favourite #Christmas films, quotes & moments for our #community cinema-themed tree!🎄The entries show how #films powerfully bring people together & are central to so many #traditions & #memories. What's your favourite? #Christmassky #filmsky #museumsky
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Huge thanks to the Victorian Studies group at Exeter @uniofexetercvs.bsky.social for inviting me to deliver a work-in-progress paper on the recruitographs project, and thanks similarly to staff at the @bdcmuseum.bsky.social, especially Matt Lee, for the tremendous archive support. See you all soon!
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Huge thanks to the Victorian Studies group at Exeter @uniofexetercvs.bsky.social for inviting me to deliver a work-in-progress paper on the recruitographs project, and thanks similarly to staff at the @bdcmuseum.bsky.social, especially Matt Lee, for the tremendous archive support. See you all soon!
Our Assistant #Curator Matt joined the Best Practices in #Filmstrip #Archiving workshop @goetheuni.bsky.social, part of the Relocating Filmstrips Remapping Europe project—working to reconnect collections & set standards for preserving these mid-20th-century treasures. Learn more: 👉 lnkd.in/egYPKbfH
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Our Assistant #Curator Matt joined the Best Practices in #Filmstrip #Archiving workshop @goetheuni.bsky.social, part of the Relocating Filmstrips Remapping Europe project—working to reconnect collections & set standards for preserving these mid-20th-century treasures. Learn more: 👉 lnkd.in/egYPKbfH
#Christmas has arrived at the #Museum🎄
Thank you to everyone who dropped in to make decorations for our film-themed #Christmastree or contributed their favourite Christmas #films!
Tell us about your favourite here & we'll add it: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who dropped in to make decorations for our film-themed #Christmastree or contributed their favourite Christmas #films!
Tell us about your favourite here & we'll add it: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#Christmas has arrived at the #Museum🎄
Thank you to everyone who dropped in to make decorations for our film-themed #Christmastree or contributed their favourite Christmas #films!
Tell us about your favourite here & we'll add it: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who dropped in to make decorations for our film-themed #Christmastree or contributed their favourite Christmas #films!
Tell us about your favourite here & we'll add it: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
Our latest blog comes from Dr Lisa Smithstead, Associate Professor of #FilmHistory at @swanseauni.bsky.social
Lisa writes about older women #stars in the post #MeToo era by looking at our material on the changing star image of #DemiMoore.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s3u5zzh
#filmsky #museumsky
Lisa writes about older women #stars in the post #MeToo era by looking at our material on the changing star image of #DemiMoore.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s3u5zzh
#filmsky #museumsky
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our latest blog comes from Dr Lisa Smithstead, Associate Professor of #FilmHistory at @swanseauni.bsky.social
Lisa writes about older women #stars in the post #MeToo era by looking at our material on the changing star image of #DemiMoore.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s3u5zzh
#filmsky #museumsky
Lisa writes about older women #stars in the post #MeToo era by looking at our material on the changing star image of #DemiMoore.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s3u5zzh
#filmsky #museumsky
Coming up on Monday! Let us know your favourite Christmas films and quotes here: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR and it will feature on our very special cinema-themed tree in the upper gallery! 🎄
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Coming up on Monday! Let us know your favourite Christmas films and quotes here: forms.office.com/e/MdcqnRSbcR and it will feature on our very special cinema-themed tree in the upper gallery! 🎄
We were delighted to welcome Harriet Richards to the #museum last week. As a child Harriet had an important role in Bill Douglas' 'Comrades', playing Charity Stansfield. Harriet brought her family in & it was great to hear her very warm memories of the film & working with Bill. #museumsky #cinemasky
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We were delighted to welcome Harriet Richards to the #museum last week. As a child Harriet had an important role in Bill Douglas' 'Comrades', playing Charity Stansfield. Harriet brought her family in & it was great to hear her very warm memories of the film & working with Bill. #museumsky #cinemasky
Lights... Camera.... Christmas! 🎬
Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree🎄
Drop in on 8th December, 2:30pm-5pm to make your own film-themed decorations and join us afterwards at 5pm for a mince pie, festive drink, and a tour featuring our #Christmas display!
#filmsky #museumsky #cinema
Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree🎄
Drop in on 8th December, 2:30pm-5pm to make your own film-themed decorations and join us afterwards at 5pm for a mince pie, festive drink, and a tour featuring our #Christmas display!
#filmsky #museumsky #cinema
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lights... Camera.... Christmas! 🎬
Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree🎄
Drop in on 8th December, 2:30pm-5pm to make your own film-themed decorations and join us afterwards at 5pm for a mince pie, festive drink, and a tour featuring our #Christmas display!
#filmsky #museumsky #cinema
Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree🎄
Drop in on 8th December, 2:30pm-5pm to make your own film-themed decorations and join us afterwards at 5pm for a mince pie, festive drink, and a tour featuring our #Christmas display!
#filmsky #museumsky #cinema
Our latest blog is from #artist Juliette Losq, who visited the #museum on a stipend from The Stephen Herbert Award. Juliette explored our #peepshow collection - you can find out more about her fascinating artwork on her website here: www.losq.co.uk & read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/4zdaxz6c
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our latest blog is from #artist Juliette Losq, who visited the #museum on a stipend from The Stephen Herbert Award. Juliette explored our #peepshow collection - you can find out more about her fascinating artwork on her website here: www.losq.co.uk & read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/4zdaxz6c
Don't forget that our kids' #creativeworkshop - 'From #Script to #Screen' - is coming up this Saturday 15th November with @womensscreenwork.bsky.social!
Perfect for kids aged 9-12 who are curious about what happens behind the scenes of a #film🧜♀️
It's free - link to book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
Perfect for kids aged 9-12 who are curious about what happens behind the scenes of a #film🧜♀️
It's free - link to book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Don't forget that our kids' #creativeworkshop - 'From #Script to #Screen' - is coming up this Saturday 15th November with @womensscreenwork.bsky.social!
Perfect for kids aged 9-12 who are curious about what happens behind the scenes of a #film🧜♀️
It's free - link to book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
Perfect for kids aged 9-12 who are curious about what happens behind the scenes of a #film🧜♀️
It's free - link to book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
Marking #RemembranceDay by sharing a #camera signed by J.B McDowell, the #frontline #cameraman who shot scenes for 'The Battle of the Somme' in 1916 – the first full-length war documentary and the most widely seen film in Britain up to that date. #lestweforget #ww1 #Historysky #filmsky #museumsky
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Marking #RemembranceDay by sharing a #camera signed by J.B McDowell, the #frontline #cameraman who shot scenes for 'The Battle of the Somme' in 1916 – the first full-length war documentary and the most widely seen film in Britain up to that date. #lestweforget #ww1 #Historysky #filmsky #museumsky
Our latest blog is from stipend holder Veronica Johnson, who writes about the role of cinema managers in the 1910s & '20s. Dr Veronica Johnson is an early & silent film scholar working on a history of the Film Company of Ireland.
Read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/5n7wmbx9
#filmsky #researchsky
Read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/5n7wmbx9
#filmsky #researchsky
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our latest blog is from stipend holder Veronica Johnson, who writes about the role of cinema managers in the 1910s & '20s. Dr Veronica Johnson is an early & silent film scholar working on a history of the Film Company of Ireland.
Read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/5n7wmbx9
#filmsky #researchsky
Read the full blog here: tinyurl.com/5n7wmbx9
#filmsky #researchsky
Do you have creative kids aged 9-12? Why not bring them along to our next #workshop - 'From Script to Screen' - on 15th November? A fantastic chance for children to explore #creative choices behind the scenes of #filmmaking as part of the @beinghumanfest.bsky.social. Book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Do you have creative kids aged 9-12? Why not bring them along to our next #workshop - 'From Script to Screen' - on 15th November? A fantastic chance for children to explore #creative choices behind the scenes of #filmmaking as part of the @beinghumanfest.bsky.social. Book here: tinyurl.com/mw9em9tu
We had a spooktacular morning running the kids' #Halloween optical toy and shadow puppet #workshop this morning! Huge thank you to everyone who came along.
If you missed it, our Movie Monsters and Freaky Film Trail is on until 2nd November - complete to win a sweet treat! 🎃 #museumsky #filmsky
If you missed it, our Movie Monsters and Freaky Film Trail is on until 2nd November - complete to win a sweet treat! 🎃 #museumsky #filmsky
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We had a spooktacular morning running the kids' #Halloween optical toy and shadow puppet #workshop this morning! Huge thank you to everyone who came along.
If you missed it, our Movie Monsters and Freaky Film Trail is on until 2nd November - complete to win a sweet treat! 🎃 #museumsky #filmsky
If you missed it, our Movie Monsters and Freaky Film Trail is on until 2nd November - complete to win a sweet treat! 🎃 #museumsky #filmsky
Don't miss our kids' drop-in workshop and lunchtime talk coming up at the museum tomorrow! #Halfterm #halloween #filmsky #museumsky #cinemasky #Exeter
We have lots coming up for #halfterm / #readingweek next week! Don't miss our #halloween trail, kids' shadow puppet workshop or our lunchtime talk about our 'Dinosaurs, Dragons & #Monsters' display - all free, all welcome! 🎃🍁 #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Don't miss our kids' drop-in workshop and lunchtime talk coming up at the museum tomorrow! #Halfterm #halloween #filmsky #museumsky #cinemasky #Exeter
Our 'From #Script to #Screen kids' #workshop is coming up on 15th November as part of the @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, delivered as part of the AHRC-funded 'Women's Screen Work in the Archive Made Visible' #research project. More info and booking link here: tinyurl.com/ywtaad94 🎥
#museumsky #filmsky
#museumsky #filmsky
From Script to Screen
In this workshop, 9-12 year olds will explore what goes on behind the scenes to make a film. From costumes, sets, props, and publicity to bring a script to life on the screen.You will learn about crea...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our 'From #Script to #Screen kids' #workshop is coming up on 15th November as part of the @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, delivered as part of the AHRC-funded 'Women's Screen Work in the Archive Made Visible' #research project. More info and booking link here: tinyurl.com/ywtaad94 🎥
#museumsky #filmsky
#museumsky #filmsky
We have lots coming up for #halfterm / #readingweek next week! Don't miss our #halloween trail, kids' shadow puppet workshop or our lunchtime talk about our 'Dinosaurs, Dragons & #Monsters' display - all free, all welcome! 🎃🍁 #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We have lots coming up for #halfterm / #readingweek next week! Don't miss our #halloween trail, kids' shadow puppet workshop or our lunchtime talk about our 'Dinosaurs, Dragons & #Monsters' display - all free, all welcome! 🎃🍁 #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
There's still time to apply for a Research Stipend 2025-6 - for #international & #UK-based #scholars, researchers & #practitioners to #research using our collections on #cinema & moving image #history. For more information & to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/54wvy2du
#researchsky #filmsky #musueumsky
#researchsky #filmsky #musueumsky
October 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
There's still time to apply for a Research Stipend 2025-6 - for #international & #UK-based #scholars, researchers & #practitioners to #research using our collections on #cinema & moving image #history. For more information & to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/54wvy2du
#researchsky #filmsky #musueumsky
#researchsky #filmsky #musueumsky
Marking #BlackHistoryMonth by highlighting our Black Screen History display curated by Chloé Jarrett-Bell, which focuses on the presence and integration of Black people in #screenhistory from 1900 to the present day. 🎧Listen to Chloe's podcast here: tinyurl.com/mv5ka6ax #filmsky #museumsky
October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Marking #BlackHistoryMonth by highlighting our Black Screen History display curated by Chloé Jarrett-Bell, which focuses on the presence and integration of Black people in #screenhistory from 1900 to the present day. 🎧Listen to Chloe's podcast here: tinyurl.com/mv5ka6ax #filmsky #museumsky
We were very sad to hear of the death of #dianekeaton. She was a completely unique presence on #screen for over 50 years & there are few #stars who excelled as much in both comedy & drama. Here is her life in her own words through her 2 autobiographies we hold in our collection #RIP #filmsky #cinema
October 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We were very sad to hear of the death of #dianekeaton. She was a completely unique presence on #screen for over 50 years & there are few #stars who excelled as much in both comedy & drama. Here is her life in her own words through her 2 autobiographies we hold in our collection #RIP #filmsky #cinema
We're part of the @exeter.ac.uk #Futures Festival of Discovery on 12th October at Exeter Phoenix, showcasing work-in-progress from the AHRC-funded 'Women's Screenwork in the Archives Made Visible' project.
Come & discover more about the often-hidden histories of women in #filmmaking 📽️ #filmsky
Come & discover more about the often-hidden histories of women in #filmmaking 📽️ #filmsky
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We're part of the @exeter.ac.uk #Futures Festival of Discovery on 12th October at Exeter Phoenix, showcasing work-in-progress from the AHRC-funded 'Women's Screenwork in the Archives Made Visible' project.
Come & discover more about the often-hidden histories of women in #filmmaking 📽️ #filmsky
Come & discover more about the often-hidden histories of women in #filmmaking 📽️ #filmsky