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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jun 12

@artfund.bsky.social #MuseumOfTheYear Dash to all 5 finalists @goldenthreadni.bsky.social @perthmuseum.bsky.social @beamishmuseum.bsky.social Compton Verney & Chapter and each visit forming part of the official @guinnessworldrecords.com attempt to Visit The Most Museums in One Year. 🏛️❤️

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · May 16

150 so far? Awesome. Good luck @collectingmuseums.bsky.social

CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

An update on the official @guinnessworldrecords.com attempt to VISIT THE MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR 🌍🏛️. I have reached a milestone of 150 with just 5 months still to go. I have had the privilege to visit amazing museums in this leg (100 to 150), including Japan 🇯🇵, Netherlands 🇳🇱 and the UK 🇬🇧

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

Museum no. 1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ - @rijksmuseum.bsky.social 🇳🇱 in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 05/05/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

Hoping to add on more museums in the next 5 months so if you have any recommendations please add them to the comments 🏛️🤔👇

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

An update on the official @guinnessworldrecords.com attempt to VISIT THE MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR 🌍🏛️. I have reached a milestone of 150 with just 5 months still to go. I have had the privilege to visit amazing museums in this leg (100 to 150), including Japan 🇯🇵, Netherlands 🇳🇱 and the UK 🇬🇧

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hey, @collectingmuseums.bsky.social, if you add us to your itinerary, we might* let you stand in our hypocaust. (trust us, it's a thing).

*will

CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Mar 12

Museum no. 1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣ - @hornimanmuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 12/03/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.horniman.ac.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Apr 2

I would 💯 be up for that! Let’s arrange it!

a cartoon sheep with big eyes is saying `` sounds like a plan !! ''

ALT: a cartoon sheep with big eyes is saying `` sounds like a plan !! ''

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Mar 12

Museum no. 1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣ - @hornimanmuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 12/03/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.horniman.ac.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Feb 10

Museum no. 8️⃣6️⃣ - @nationalgalleryirl.bsky.social
in Ben Melham attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 04/02/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.nationalgallery.ie

CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Feb 10

Museum no. 8️⃣5️⃣ - The Guards Museum (London) in @ben.melham attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 24/01/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: theguardsmuseum.com

CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Feb 8

My interview with @bbc5live.bsky.social on the official @guinnessworldrecords.com for The Most Museums Visited in 24 Hours 🏛️🌍🏅 youtu.be/u6hV7y8NyIU?...

BBC Radio 5 Live Interview with Ben Melham The World Record for the Most Museums Visited in 24 Hours

YouTube video by Ben Melham

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 29

I was on The BBC News talking about the Most Museums Visited in 24 Hours World Record! 🏛️❤️🤯 @guinnessworldrecords.com

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 28

Wonderful support from @guinnessworldrecords.com for the World Record 🏛️🏃🏛️

Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · Jan 28

A London dad with a passion for museums has achieved a new record for the most museums visited in 24 hours 🙌🏛

@collectingmuseums.bsky.social

Museum megafan visits record amount in 24 hours after being challenged by his kids

London dad Ben Melham visited the most museums in 24 hours after being challenged by his kids to break a Guinness World Records title.

www.guinnessworldrecords.com

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · Jan 28

A London dad with a passion for museums has achieved a new record for the most museums visited in 24 hours 🙌🏛

@collectingmuseums.bsky.social

Museum megafan visits record amount in 24 hours after being challenged by his kids

London dad Ben Melham visited the most museums in 24 hours after being challenged by his kids to break a Guinness World Records title.

www.guinnessworldrecords.com

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 26

Museum no. 8️⃣4️⃣ - The Faraday Museum at @ri-science.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited 24/01/25 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.rigb.org/visit/farada...

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The Twickenham Museum @twickenhammuseum.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thank you Ben! And good luck on the record attempt!

CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no. 8️⃣0️⃣ - @twickenhammuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 28/12/24 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: twickenham-museum.org.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no. 1️⃣5️⃣ @foundlingmuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s official @guinnessworldrecords.com World Record for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃and current attempt to visit MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR

You can find out more about the Foundling Museum here: foundlingmuseum.org.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum No2️⃣5️⃣ @soanemuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s official @guinnessworldrecords.com World Record for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃 and current attempt for MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR 🏛️❤️

You can find out more about the Sir John Soane's Museum here: www.soane.org

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no.3️⃣8️⃣ @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social
in Ben Melham’s official @guinnessworldrecords.com World Record for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃 and current attempt for MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR

You can find out more about the Science Museum here: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/home

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no.1️⃣9️⃣ @wellcomecollection.bsky.social
in Ben Melham’s official @guinnessworldrecords.com World Record for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃 and in official attempt for MOST MUSEUMS IN ONE YEAR 🏛️❤️

You can find out more about the Wellcome Collection here: wellcomecollection.org

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no.1️⃣6️⃣ - The Canal Museum - in Ben Melham’s official @guinnessworldrecords.com official World Record for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃and official attempt MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️❤️

You can find out more about the Canal Museum here: www.canalmuseum.org.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no. 7️⃣1️⃣ - @railwaymuseum.bsky.social
in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 28/11/24 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

X2 appearance for @nhm-london.bsky.social no.4️⃣0️⃣ in Ben Melham’s @guinnessworldrecords World Record for of MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN 24 HOURS 🏛️⏱️🏃 and no.4️⃣0️⃣ in official attempt for MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited 24/10/24 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no. 8️⃣0️⃣ - @twickenhammuseum.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 28/12/24 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: twickenham-museum.org.uk

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CollectingMuseums @collectingmuseums.bsky.social · Jan 21

Museum no. 7️⃣5️⃣ - @yorkadventurers.bsky.social in Ben Melham’s attempt to set a new @guinnessworldrecords.com for the MOST MUSEUMS VISITED IN ONE YEAR 🏛️🗓️⏱️

Visited on 28/11/24 🏛️🎟️

WR attempt running 25/10/24 - 24/10/25 🗓️

Why not visit yourself? 🏛️➡️ Find out more: www.merchantshallyork.org

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