Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part II)

Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part II)

Today’s post comes to you from current Tufts Museum Education student Carlos Lu. Please check see last weeks’ post for Part I. Check out these posts for more of Carlos’ writings. Last time I wrote about a common paradoxical issue that faces many historic site museums: how to 

Farewell, and an Introduction to Our New Editor

Farewell, and an Introduction to Our New Editor

Last weekend, Tufts held commencement ceremonies for a variety of museum studies programs. Students graduated with the Art History Department, the History Department, the Education Department, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. We were two of those graduates: Jess with the Art History department and Colleen 

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

We have been made aware of an exciting opportunity – a Call for Papers from Julia Courtney, who is editing together on a book about deaccessioning. She is currently seeking abstracts for the book, which will be published in 2017. If you are interested in 

Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part I)

Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part I)

Today’s post comes to you from current Tufts Museum Education student Carlos Lu. Please check back next Monday for Part II of Carlos’ post. Check out these posts for more of Carlos’ writings. Earlier this summer two students from the U.K. were punished for attempting to steal 

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN [Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA]

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN [Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA]

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA Springfield Museums has two internships open for summer. Art Discovery Center Intern -Make visitors feel welcome and create a sense of belonging when talking about the museum. -Maintain a neat and organized space. -Prepare and facilitate art activities. -Work 

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP [The Trustees, Sharon, MA]

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP [The Trustees, Sharon, MA]

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP The Trustees, Sharon, MA The Trustees of Reservations is looking for a Curatorial Fellow to join the organization’s curatorial team in the study and care of the more than 30,000 objects. Founded in 1891, The Trustees mission is to preserve properties of exceptional scenic,