
Is this the most interesting job in the British Museum? | Replica expert workshop tour
5 Video Views·Jun 14, 2026
Mike Neilson has one of the most interesting jobs in the museum. Tucked away in a small workshop in our conservation studios, Mike spends his days meticulously recreating objects from the collection, from intricate gold jewellery to huge stone monuments. With over three decades of experience, he files, cuts, polishes, molds, casts, paints, and solde …
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