Behind the Scenes: Mütter Museum

The Mütter Museum, located in Philadelphia, provides an opportunity for people interested in medicine to explore unique anatomical specimens, models and medical instruments in a 19th-century ‘cabinet museum’ setting. “The museum helps the public understand... more »

A Positive Experience

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, was founded in 1842 and opened its doors to visitors in 1844. This makes the Wadsworth the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the country.... more »

Creating a Connection

Since 1936, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has been a cultural destination committed to “enriching the lives of all.” The Richmond museum is state-supported but also privately endowed, Meisha Gourley, interim director of... more »

Small But Mighty

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is part of the Idaho State Historical Society and has been open as a museum since 1974. From 1872-1973 it operated as the Idaho Territorial prison and Idaho State Penitentiary, and... more »

Adventurous Retail

Like many cultural institutions, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago had to adapt during the pandemic closures. In a highly successful move, the marketing department teamed up with its animal care givers and created a digital experience... more »