The Museum of Miniature Found Objects is honoured to announce the inauguration of the van Buren Golden Orb. An annual inter-departmental award to staff at the museum, this highly prized accolade is presented for 'most innovative display'. And congratulations to Sandie Muffins and the staff of the Horology Pod, winner of the first ever van Buren Golden Orb.

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Found objects:
= glass marbles: 10.41am, Thursday 2 May 2013, 44 Hart Hill Drive, Luton;
= metal diamonté wing: 9.30am, Tuesday 16 July 2013, corner of Parkholme Road and Queensbridge Road, east London;
= pink bauble: 12.51pm, Tuesday 19 March 2013, Earls Court Tube Station (district line, west-bound), London.

The Museum of Miniature Found Objects is delighted to be presenting a new series of its highly acclaimed talks on Saturday afternoons. The first, 'The MMFO: An International Runaway Success', was hosted by Mrs Beryl van Buren (Keeper of Collections) yesterday afternoon. At the close of the session, after some stimulating exchanges, the audience presented Mrs van Buren with the bouquet pictured above. Next Saturday's talk will be: 'The MMFO: Too Popular?' and will be hosted by Gloria del Marre, Curator-in-Chief.

These talks are free, but advance booking is required. Tickets are available at the Museum Gift Shop.

The Museum of Miniature Found Objects is delighted to announce the inauguration today of the van Buren XpressWay between the museum and its close neighbour, the British Museum. After in-depth consultation with public amenity focus groups, Mrs Beryl van Buren (Keeper of Collections) and the design teams at both museums worked together to produce a ground-breaking solution: a travellator that will carry visitors between museums in under 30 minutes. Mrs van Buren said, "I was thrilled to see the initial concept become a reality after many, many months of hard work. It was a real challenge, but we felt strongly enough about our design to see it all the way through." For visitors wishing to use the van Buren XpressWay, please follow the signs to Roman Britain (Room 49).

The Museum of Miniature Found Objects is thrilled to announce Mortie Taub and his Harmonica Gang will be appearing at the Rivoli Rooftop Bistro all this week. Alive with lights and gaiety and music, Mortie and his gang of mirth-makers bring all the wit and sparkle of Mayfair nightlife to the museum's rooftops. And mid-afternoon the dancing and merriment pause only for delicious patisserie and light refreshments. Booking is advised, and further information is available at the ticket office in the main entrance.