museums

Photo courtesy of Wadsworth Museum Shop.

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 »
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts gift shop

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 »

IMC completes Shoppe Object acquisition, shares summer show dates

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences,... more »
Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum’s Let’s Fly exhibit features all Gemar balloons 

In a recent press release, Gemar shared that its balloons are featured in the art at the The Balloon Museum's Let's Fly exhibit that runs through  March 7, 2022, in Rome. The press release stated:... more »

Tiqets names winners of its annual Remarkable Venue Awards

Tiqets announced the winners of its 5th annual Remarkable Venue Awards (RVAs), which celebrate the best museums and attractions around the world in six international markets. The winners were announced at the Remarkable Venue Awards... more »
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum Store Signage project and Memorial tour rack card

Never Forget

September 11, 2001, is a day most of us can recall in detail, and on each anniversary of that attack we honor all those that lost a life or suffered from those tragic events. The... more »
New York City Fire Museum Gift Store

Honor & Preservation

Situated on Spring Street in the SoHo district, New York City Fire Museum welcomes over 40,000 visitors per year. This renovated 1904 firehouse is a cultural destination that carries a variety of firefighting artifacts, dating... more »
museums&MORE Summer 2021 cover image

From the Editor

On September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed a horrific attack and this fall marks the 20-year anniversary. Annual memorials and ceremonies mark this day in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. that honor and remember... more »

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