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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.

NEMA 2011

NEMA 2011

Hello from Hartford! Tufts is out in force today, and tonight is the Newcomers Reception, which we sponsor. So far a great day with fascinating sessions as always – we’ll have a full report with multiple perspectives tonight (aka don’t room with me at conferences, 

Here and There: The Real Housewife of Beacon Hill

Here and There: The Real Housewife of Beacon Hill

Find out about exciting local exhibitions and programs that make a connection with “Here and There.” Here: First, attend Historic New England’s “Women of Beacon Hill” walking tour, dedicated to four centuries of fascinating women. The tour features a diverse group of women activists, educators, 

Museums in the News

Museums in the News

Welcome to our weekly museums in the news roundup!

NYC museum celebrates navy yard’s history

Private museum a reflection of China’s growing prosperity

Boston Tea Party Museum cuts out local sculptors

Brooklyn museum known for stirring controversy will show film of ants crawling on crucifix

The Blue and Gray: North Alabama Civil War museum home to one of the largest privately owned collections

A hinterland beauty: Moshe Safdie and some intelligent curatorial work have produced a rural gem

Exploring Bentonville, Arkansas, Home Of The Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art

Denver’s Coup: An Art Museum Devoted to America’s Forgotten Master

Navy museum receives 111 year old pudding from the Boer War

Bringing the War Home