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The Best Episodes of Secrets of the Museum

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The Best Episodes of Secrets of the Museum

Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, Winston Churchill’s despatch box needs attention, it’s removal day for a 350-year-old doll’s house, and a famouspainting by Constable is on the move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Behind the scenes at the Victoria and Albert Museum, a toy elephant needs urgent TLC, Christian Dior gowns get a new lease of life, and Kylie's dressing room gives up its secrets.

    Director:Jack Warrender
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Behind the scenes at the Victoria and Albert Museum, priceless Raphael paintings give up their secrets. Keeper James gets hands on with Beyonce’s ring and Queen Victoria’s coronet.

    Director:Jack Warrender
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, a Mary Quant mini-dress needs a deep clean for a new exhibition. Queen Victoria's writing case goes on show, and curators acquire the banners of Extinction Rebellion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 2 - Epic Iran
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Epic Iran

    S2:E2

    Some of the largest paintings ever seen at the V&A are unveiled, Manuel’s costume from Fawlty Towers goes on show, and the museum’s oldest teddy bear has a special visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    At the V&A, a rare set of Lucian Freud prints creates a stir, a fragile 600-year-old tapestry is on the move, and a new exhibition attempts to bring Alice in Wonderland to life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Deep in the museum stores, curator Keith is trying to breathe life into an object of extraordinary craftmanship, an original Stormtrooper costume from the Star Wars sequel `The Empire Strikes Back', from 1980.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    At the V&A, Frankenstein's monster must be brought back to life. Curators discover photographs of the real Alice in Wonderland, and Shakespeare's First Folio is repaired.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 1 - Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours

    S2:E1

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, a suit from glam rockers Slade needs some TLC, a Michelangelo gives up its secrets and a rare Renaissance watercolour requires urgent attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Secrets of the Museum Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, transporting a unique car is a struggle, a rare medieval jewel undergoes a deep clean, and a work of mosaic art has experimental surgery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    At the V&A, a sculpture from Donatello's workshop gives up its secrets, artist Yinka Ilori amazes the team, and designer of the Intercity 125 train Sir Kenneth Grange is celebrated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    At the V&A, Shirley Bassey’s favourite outfit must look its best for its debut, a Victorian vase gets a chance to shine, and a rare Chinese paintingbrings huge challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Secrets of the Museum Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    At the V&A, a Buddhist painting is a mystery, children’s art goes on show, and Josiah Wedgwood’s masterpiece - the Portland Vase - is brought into the 21st century.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Curator Annemarie prepares a major new exhibition on Beatrix Potter. The V&A holds the world's largest collection of the author's sketches, illustrations and writings, and now Annemarie is hoping the exhibition will highlight Potter's special relationship with the natural world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    At the V&A, John Constable's landscape prints are revealed, Minnie the Minx takes charge and the memento of a royal love affair goes on show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    At the V&A, curators must display the museum's biggest-ever object, a bionic hand arrives and secrets of artist Eric Ravilious's work for the Wedgwood company are uncovered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #17 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    At the V&A, Rodin’s sculptures are on the move, curators turn the page on a giant pop-up book, and photographer James Barnor reveals the tricks of his trade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Secrets of the Museum Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    At the V&A, the founder of Biba flies in to see a new donation saved from a skip. Josiah Wedgwood’s experiments go on show, and a beautiful fabric unseen for 170 years is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Secrets of the Museum". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2021. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".