dgm4d ago
stib
A small glimpse into what goes on back of house at my work
#GLAM #WhenYouWorkAtAMuseum #naarm
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/melbourne-museum-hidden-world/106287890
Behind Melbourne Museum's shiny facade sits a world hidden from view

Museums display only a fraction of their collection so we went behind the scenes at the Melbourne Museum to find the untold stories kept from public view.

Mar 18 at 12:29amWeb
Show threadDavid Coombe5d ago
@stib @wragge In accordance with long tradition, the elephant was “tackled a section at a time” :-)
Show threadstib5d ago
@david_coombe_cbr @wragge I filmed a lot of the preparation process, from the maceration tank (ewww) to hand painting the freckles and putting on the individual hairs. The preparators are an amazing bunch.
Show threadDavid Coombe5d ago
@stib @wragge what an amazing and unique experience!