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Historic Beverly is seeking an intern for the fall semester to help with their archaeological collections. The intern will be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate in archaeology, anthropology, public history, or related field, who is interested in American archaeology. Responsibilities will include: collection …

The Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden Presents: Reaching for Truth: Exploring the Issue of Slavery in the Era of the American Revolution Classroom and Museum Educators Participate in an intensive three day workshop from August 1-3. Investigate slavery in Portsmouth and New England during the Revolution, explore the …

It’s hard to get out of our bubbles. Sometimes we don’t want to. Or we don’t have time. Or maybe we just forget. We can get so comfortable in routine that we forget we’re even in a bubble. Hoping none of you are at that …

This week’s contribution comes from Laidy Saenz, who is a current Museum Studies Certificate Student at Tufts.  Incorporating Sensory Experiences in Historic House Museums Museums are incorporating new trends in display and exhibition methods to enhance the overall visitor experience. Some of these methods involve …

COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: University Loans Project Intern The University Loans (ULoans) project intern will assist with identification, photography, and physical inventory of artworks on loan to departments across Harvard University. Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will work directly with the Collections Administrator/Assistant Registrar and Collections …

Has anyone ever told you “it’s okay to fail” or “failures are the pathway to success”? My guess is yes. It’s pretty common rhetoric these days to hear the advice to admit failure. Which is why, when I went to read this article, I was …