Pet Passions: Collecting the
Victorian World
The late 19th century was an era of fascination with all
things natural. Flora and fauna graced interior home décor and ladies’
fashions. Nearly everyone collected something from Nature: seaweeds,
butterflies, pressed plants, and the like. The handiwork of “vanishing”
cultures was also avidly collected. This Museum, founded in 1896, is a
living tribute to this period. Curator Marilyn Massaro will lead a trip
back in time to explore through period exhibits and collections.
Session I:
Wed. October 8, 2008, 2:30-4:00pm
Session II: Sat. November 1, 2008, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
The People’s University: The
Museum in Time
Visitors often ask about our
building: Was it always a museum? Where did the collections come from?
Where are the exhibits I remember as a child? Join Marilyn Massaro,
Curator of Collections, for an informative historical tour of our
building and galleries through time. A special album of images from our
archives will complement the program. Tour 19th century collections
stored behind-the-scenes in 21st century storage. Be sure to bring
questions!
Session I:
Sat. October 25, 2008,
10:00-11:30am
Session II:
Wed. November 12, 2008, 2:30-4:00pm
Cost: $4.00 per adult, if you
sign up for both programs you receive a reduced fee of $3.00 per program
or $6.00 for participation in both programs. Pre-registration required.
Program is Free for Museum Members.
Registration Form
