I suppose for myself, as a History major, museums signify places of remembrance that offer more vivid understandings of the past. Of course, this is the purpose of Memorial Day as well, as we remember our service members and oftentimes hear their stories. It is …
It’s that time once again for the editors we have come to know and love to hand over the reins to upcoming editors. Congratulations to you all on your graduation! We as new editors will do our best to uphold the standards you have set …
We hope that our readers are staying healthy and safe at home! With that in mind, there is a virtual town hall that NEMA has organized through Zoom for museum studies students and recent graduates on May 11 at 2pm.
Presenting will be MaryKate Smolenski (at Tufts University), Lindsey Bauler (formerly at Tufts, now at George Washington University), and Sydney Sheehan (at Columbia University).
Zoom link for the event: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqd-iupjMpH9SzYMlWXYhxFir1HEDYkFRQ
Link to all NEMA’s webinars: https://nemanet.org/conference-events/workshops/
The title is not meant to be flippant. COVID-19 and the current restrictions placed on the Tufts’ community and at large should be taken seriously. The editors are hoping everyone is safe and healthy. The goal today is to give a glimpse at what those …
In the past few weeks, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been dominating international news with its rapid spread. Everyone has a part in keeping themselves and their community as healthy as possible, and that includes museums. So, what is happening with museums? Most places are responding rapidly with …
If you don’t yet have Galentine’s Day plans (or Palentine’s Day, gender aside), the Drinking About Museums: Boston group will gather at the Well-B Innovation Center for a tour of their exhibit space and then go for dinner and drinks this Thursday, February 13.
What: Well-B Innovation Center D(rinking) A(bout) M(useums) at the Prudential Center
Where: 800 Boylston Street, Prudential Center, Back Bay Arcade
When: Thursday, February 13, 6-9 p.m. (tour begins at 6; dinner/drinks at 7)
The Well-B Innovation Center in the Pru is a series of rotating exhibits about the future of healthcare. Lots of interesting questions to explore here like, what does a museum funded by a business with a social agenda look like? What does a museum that doesn’t have the same budgetary restrictions as an institution look like?
You can find more information on the event’s Facebook page.