THE STATE OF MUSEUMS: VOICES FROM THE FIELD Editors: Rebekah Beaulieu, Dawn E. Salerno, and Mark S. Gold We are inviting submissions to be included in this forthcoming book to be published by MuseumsEtc on the centennial of the founding of New England Museum Association (NEMA). Submissions …
Censorship and Expression: The Challenge off the Provocative in Museums. When is provocative too provocative? This past week, three pieces were pulled from the Guggenheim Museum’s show “Art and China After 1989: Theater of the World” due to protests from animal rights activists concerned about …
Converging Paths and Common Goals
Archaeology, History, Science, Interpretation, and Education
October 13, 2017
The Archaelogical Institute of America and the Museum of Science are hosting a summit for heritage educators and those in affiliated fields at the Museum of Science in Boston.
If you are a heritage educator or in an affiliated field, we invite you to join us for a daylong summit where we will identify and highlight successful practices, provide participants with hands on experiences and practical advice, and encourage networking and collaboration among those of us who are engaged in similar efforts and share the same passion for reaching out to the public. We are looking for participants from a wide variety of backgrounds, including museums, historical societies, schools, historic parks, governmental agencies, non-profits, and living history groups to explore public outreach programs through shared and divergent lenses.
Join us for this unique professional development opportunity!
Date: October 13, 2017
Place: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-england-heritage-education-summit-tickets-38049437893
Preliminary Schedule
8am Welcome and Icebreaker
8:30-9:15 Heritage Education Perspectives on Outreach Part I (panel)
9:15-10:05 Bringing the Community Together: Archaeology Fairs
10:30-11:20 Archaeology and STEM
11:20-12:30 Heritage Education Perspectives on Outreach Part II (group discussion)
12:30-1 Future Plans and Concluding remarks
1pm Lunch together in cafeteria (optional)
Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America and the Museum of Science, Boston
The Decorative Arts Trust is now accepting applications for a two-year Curatorial Internship Grant. The Trust’s Internship Grants provide critical employment opportunities for emerging museum professionals at qualified institutions. This is a two-year challenge grant of $17,500 per year. The intern will receive from the …
Who: Museum people! Includes new and experienced professionals, as well as students What: New England Museum Association annual conference – 3 days of challenging and encouraging conversations Where: Falmouth, MA – the Cape! When: October 25-27, 2017 Almost exactly a month from now the New …
Explore New England furniture at this in-depth series. Historic New
England Senior Curator of Collections Nancy Carlisle introduces
furniture made and used in New England from the seventeenth to
the mid-nineteenth century. Learn about regional variations in style,
changing shop practices, consumer patterns, craftsmanship, and
technology. Examine original pieces from Historic New England’s
extensive collection up close. The course concludes with a tour of the
furniture collection and conservation lab.
Wednesdays, 2–4 pm:
October 4: Seventeenth Century and William and Mary Style
October 11: Queen Anne and Chippendale Styles
October 18: Federal and Empire Styles
October 25: Victorian and Arts and Craft Styles
November 1: In-depth tour of furniture storage
Per class: $20, $15 Historic New England members and students
Series pricing: $75, $50 Historic New England members and students
Registration required. In order to attend the in-depth tour of furniture storage, Wednesday, November 1, you must register for the entire series. For more information and to register, call 617-994-5959 or visit HistoricNewEngland.org
Haverhill Facility,151 Essex Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts