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…
Talking Dr. King
If you didn’t know, Boston Children’s Museum has six kids. Well, they’re not exactly kids, but rather teenagers, our BNY Mellon Teen Ambassadors. Although they have many responsibilities, one of…
Snakes on a Train
Last month, my family– including my brother’s two daughters, ages 4 and 8– got stuck on an Amtrak train. While the tracks ahead of us got fixed, our five hour…
Hands Off, Gloves On!
The two things I hear most often when leading collections programs are, “Oh, those look fragile, we’d better find something else to do.” And, “Why do we have to wear…
Creative Confidence – Making Room to Create
Having creative confidence means trusting and valuing each and every one of your ideas and taking creative risks. In the Art Studio this is goal #1: to instill creative confidence…
Dadding on a Snow Day
I was recently reminded of the opportunities so often missed with our kids because we simply don’t notice them, or maybe aren’t looking for them, and that these moments are…
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,…
The Power of Play 