Explore Collections
Sometimes collections are used in exhibits. Curators and Collections Managers, past and present, have carefully selected these objects to create unique displays that relate to their surroundings. Butterflies, turtle shells,…
Artists in Art Studio
The mission of Boston Children’s Museum’s visiting artist program is to bring in local artists to share their art and process with our visitors each month. These visiting artists transform…
Snapshots from Modern Parenting
“Does he know how to use your phone?” the man asked incredulously, “how old is he?” I couldn’t tell whether he was appalled or impressed, and he didn’t seem entirely…
Art in Everyday Things
Does your family measure the years with height marks on a doorway to the kitchen? My family did not, and I was always struck by the practice when visiting homes…
These Are the Wings
I’m six years old, and my family and I are driving home from an evening advent service. Baby Michael is asleep. Matthew, at a rambunctious four years, is not. For…
Play a Little Tighter
Last weekend was an especially difficult one for dads, moms and frankly all of us. There was a special resonance to the time I spent playing with my son at home…
Make Some Art, It Will Help
Sometimes we just can’t find the right words to express a feeling or an idea. Art is a natural way to communicate. Artist, and art therapist Catherine Rogers Jonsson writes,“Through…
A Letter to Parents at the Year’s End
It was my intent with this, my first post on our new blog, to introduce myself to you and talk about our mission and vision here at Boston Children’s Museum.…
The Power of Play 