Keep Calm and Read On
The Christmas I was nine years old my favorite gift was a book from my parents. My mom had not heard of the book previously nor the author, but thought…
What Is It?
Many of the objects in collections are relatively easy to identify. Dolls, baskets, birds, and more are all easy to pick out. (Finding out more about them may take a…
Cabin Fever
Dear Diary, Today we woke up to a fresh snowfall and refreshing 8-degree temps. Since all three kids are in robust health this winter and we finished all of our…
How Children Learn to Love
Every first and third Tuesday at 10:30 am, we meet in PlaySpace with some light snacks and a short story time for your little ones. Grownups can also receive a…
Respect is Not the Same as Fear
Kids love animals. Even at a very young age, kids are attracted to them—they learn the names and sounds of animals before they learn other, more practical words and phrases.…
Exhibits in Progress!
People often ask, “Where can I see the collection?” Collections objects can be found in every exhibit throughout the museum. They may be the main event, as in Big and…
Governor’s Bold Vision Aligns With BCM’s Mission
I loved this quote from Governor Patrick’s speech on January 15th when he unveiled his proposed $550 million education package for FY14: “Unless we ensure that all children have access…
Water, color, shadows and sand Experiments in the Art Studio, January 2013
The true method of knowledge is experiment. -William Blake Experimentation and art are never far from each other. Visitors are invited to experiment with different watercolor techniques this…
The Power of Play 