Philly gets a 'new' old museum
The Penn Museum of the University of Pennsylvania has re-opened with a big expansion and reorganization of its collections.
Museums
November 14, 2019: Kit Carson County Carousel, Burlington, Colorado
You'll find a beautifully preserved historic carousel in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
October 31, 2019: "Big Mike," Bozeman, MT
DrFumblefinger shares the story of Big Mike, a bronze cast of one of the most complete T rex skeletons in the world.
Albuquerque: Southwest Culture and Nature
Jonathan L. visits some of Albuquerque's excellent tourist attractions
Behind the Scenes: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Lester takes us on a preview tour of the museum that's been ninety years in the planning and will open for movie fans next year.
At last, a French food museum
France is opening the first of a series of museums celebrating its UNESCO-heritage food and food traditions.
Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
Glasgow's Unlikely People's Palace
Built as an oasis of culture in a sea of slums, one of Glasgow's important museums is still fighting for its life in an era of budget cuts.
Graceland ready for post-Elvis era
Graceland's new exhibition hall provides a reason to visit Memphis even when the last Elvis fan has gone, or been there already.
Mona Lisa's back, and ready for selfies
The Louvre has returned Mona Lisa to display and has a new plan for giving everyone a (short) moment to view or take a selfie.
Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingor (Where Gumbo was #343)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Maritime Museum in Helsingor, Denmark. Built in an old ship dry dock, the architure is intriguing and the exhibits quite interesting.
The Signs of Williamsburg, Virginia
Jonathan L takes us to Colonial Willaimsburg to explore the use of art in the historic business signs
Oct. 1, 2019: Galveston Children's Museum, Texas
Join Marilyn in a visit to a museum intended to spark the imaginations of children with play spaces for different occupations.
Two Museums, San Cristóbal de las Casas
The Templo de Santo Domingo was closed for earthquake repairs but the 2 museums in the adjacent ex-convento were open, including the Maya textile museum, much to PortMoresby’s delight.
Sept. 28, 2019: Bright Shiny Object / Sink
Two unusual sculptures in a temporary exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum are fun, but offer a sobering thought.