The Man Who (Re)makes History | Replica Expert Workshop Tour At The British Museum

The Man Who (Re)makes History | Replica Expert Workshop Tour At The British Museum

Museum Mysteries
Museum Mysteries
Jul 28, 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 …