What Is It? #2
So, how did you do? Were you able to guess any of the objects from the last “What Is It?” post (click here for a refresher)? All of them are…
Tag: Museums
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Dadding
As an employee of Boston Children’s Museum who has worked with kids, parents and educators for two decades, I thought I had a clear view of what an “ideal” visit…
Hidden Treasures: Collections
The second oldest and one of the largest children’s museums in the world, Boston Children’s Museum has been a collecting institution since it was founded in 1913. As we approach…
The Power of Play 