The Fort Point Channel community asked for safe ways to launch not only kayaks and other human-powered boats but 40-foot dragon boats and (a particularly tough challenge) the large floating artworks for which the Channel is known. (4/5) #Boston #harbor #climatechange #climatecrisis #socialjustice

The latest proposal for a floating dock at the Channelside project on the Fort Point Channel drew an enthusiastic response last night from community members. There were many calls to further tweak the dock design, especially to make it friendlier for people with disabilities, but lots of applause for the overall approach. (5/5) #Boston #harbor #climatechange #climatecrisis #socialjustice @npub1zgtw...c69a

For museum geeks like me: Opening up the store Most items in museum collections languish unseen in warehouses. Digital tools and public-facing collection centers can bring them into the light.

museum – Eric Bender

“As part of providing radical access to the national collections held by the Victoria & Albert... You can book in advance to see any object on-site up close, and experienced handling staff will be on hand to help you." #museum #history #art

USS Nantucket, a "littoral combat ship", tied up this morning at the Charlestown Navy yard next to the frigate Constitution. The Nantucket's crew stood by for the Constitution's daily 8am cannon and then toured the WW2 destroyer Cassin Young. The Nantucket will be officially commissioned here a week from today. More on these controversial half-billion-dollar-plus littoral combat ships:

Freedom-class littoral combat ship - Wikipedia

#Boston #harbor #maritime #Navy @npub1zgtw...c69a

Just learned that the U.K. Science Museum Group's gigantic National Collections Center, which opened last month in a former Royal Air Force base two hours west of London, is open for guided public tours.... ...although those are currently sold out.

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Public Guided Tours | Science and Innovation Park

Our exciting new behind-the-scenes tours are currently sold out— sign up to be the first to hear when new dates are on sale.

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