Month: November 2011

Art or Toy?

Art or Toy?

Last week, I visited the MFA with my friend and her five month old son, Lucas. We’re doing our part to create a museum advocate of the future. Lucas was especially engaged in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art. He remained content for a 

Museums in the News

Museums in the News

Sorry this is so late; blame the Atlanta airport, whose wifi wanted nothing to do with my laptop this morning. Lewis County museum votes to lay off paid staff Minnesota museum and town revel in Spam An $85 million endowment? The Still Museum can bank 

Help Plimoth Plantation

Help Plimoth Plantation

Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating today!

Museum professionals and students aren’t exactly two crowds known for having lots of extra money, but if you can spare anything, Plimoth Plantation needs your help.

On Saturday, November 19, the Francis Cooke house at the living history museum burned down during a hearth cooking demonstration. Those of us who went down on the Boston EMP visit to Plimoth two weeks ago may remember that fire is a distressingly authentic threat to historic village even today.

In the spirit of the holidays, please consider donating even a small amount of money to one of New England’s landmark museums to help them rebuild the Francis Cooke house.

Here and There: Holiday Fun, Museum-Style

Here and There: Holiday Fun, Museum-Style

Thanksgiving break is almost here and it’s time to start planning special holiday activities. I’ve done the research for you and narrowed it down to the six most promising events of the season. Please see museum websites for further details. 1. Christmas by Candlelight at 

Museums in the News

Museums in the News

Welcome to our weekly recap of news articles about museums. Enjoy! Taiwan museum says fake copies of treasured Buddhist scripture sold to buyers in China How Alice Walton’s Crystal Bridges Exposes The Foolishness Of Occupy Wall Street Daniel Rubin: Philadelphia race car museum up for 

NEMA Day 2

NEMA Day 2


Hello from Day 2 of the New England Museum Association annual conference!

Today featured the opening of the 54-booth Exhibit Hall, the Professional Affinity Group luncheon, and more great sessions than you can shake a stick at.

Tonight, still to come, we have an evening hors d’oeuvres hour in the Exhibit Hall and four exciting evening events. I, personally, am headed to the Noah Webster House for a Tavern Night, but there are other great options as well.

To tease you all, here’s a picture from last night’s welcome reception at the brand-new Connecticut Science Center.