You may have already seen this fantastic video of the United States Air Force Band’s flashmob at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, but here it is again. I love this performance, but I’m also incredibly biased. First, it’s taking place in a museum – what’s not to like? But, more importantly, these are…
There are dozens of reasons to love working in museums. You get to work with amazing objects, tell incredible stories, and help visitors discover, connect, and be inspired. And sometimes, if you’re very lucky, you work at The British Museum and you get Tom Hiddleston to narrate your short film on The Book of the…
Six years ago today I began working on my first audience evaluation. Among other things, the exhibit invited visitors to measure their heart rate while doing different exercises. Imagine my excitement when I found video of the running-on-a-treadmill portion of the study. And people wonder why I love evaluation…
The news has been full of articles this week about the new niche market of dinosaur erotica. While I’m not here to judge, I do suspect the (speculated) realities of dinosaur mating aren’t nearly as steamy as what’s being written. My turn on’s include being smart, sensitive, and having a cloaca, said no woman ever.…
There are so many really bad puns I want to make in this post, but I’ll refrain* because (1) I’m a professional and (2) my mama reads this blog. *I’m still going to make puns. They just won’t be the really bad ones. Some people go to Iceland for the incredible scenery. Others go for…
While visiting the Húsavik Whale Museum (which I loved, and which every person I met in Iceland also loved because it’s awesome), I came across this label gem. Knowledge of the reproductive behaviour of cetaceans in their natural environment is limited. It is know, however, that whales are intensely sexual animals, using sex not…
A two-week trip to Iceland filled me with love for the land of volcanoes, icebergs, elves, and chocolate-covered licorice. It also filled me with ideas. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a mini Iceland-Inspiration series of clever ideas, interesting exhibits, and approaches to ponder. Enjoy! Let’s start at the very beginning, shall we?…
I’m a few days late with this anniversary but, like with anniversaries, better late than never. On August 24th, 1814, British troupes burned down the White House during a battle of the War of 1812 (which really needs to change its name to the War of 1812-1815 because: accuracy). My American-half is bummed this happened;…
*You’re right. I had some downtime today while logging timing and tracking hours, so I came up with my version of the Museum Evaluator’s Playlist. Enjoy. Any songs to add?
If you follow me on Twitter (cough…shameless plug…cough), you know that I recently spent a day in Switzerland, swimming in the Rhine. Or floating in the Rhine. Whatever. There was some kicking involved, so it totally counts. Have you done this? You should do this. It was heavenly to drift down the river, and so…
Museums Askew 