University of Edinburgh Heritage Collections: Museum Handling Objects
17 February 2026
Deadline: February 22, 2026
The University of Edinburgh Heritage Collections are currently developing handling collections for use with communities in and around Edinburgh. Part of this work includes the creation of facsimiles of objects currently in the university’s collections that can be transported out into the community and handled by the public. Some recent examples include 3D printed musical instruments, models of anatomy and bones, 18th century illustration books, and a Phantasmascope stand and disks.
The potential range of objects is very wide, and University of Edinburgh Heritage Collections are therefore seeking expressions of interest from a wide range of creative practitioners (professionals or students) including artists, designers, prop makers, set designers, illustrators, product designers, etc.
All and any work commissioned will be paid at an hourly rate plus materials. Due to the extensive nature of potential objects, payment for work will be discussed with any selected practitioners.
Deadline to apply, 22nd February.