Podcasts about museums

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States of America. Much important revolutionary history occurred right here in New York. To kick off our coverage of America's 250th birthday, Melissa Lauer, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the Fraunces Tavern Museum, paints a picture for us about what New York looked like in 1776, who lived here, and how the city viewed independence from Britain.

Political debates are taking over the internet. On this week's On the Media, hear how one viral Youtube channel is reshaping political discourse. Plus, why the Trump administration is pressuring museums, monuments, and even parks to rewrite history.[01:00] Host Micah Loewinger delves into the meteoric rise of the YouTube channel Jubilee with technology and online culture journalist Taylor Lorenz, and the channel's mission of fostering “radical empathy” by hosting political debates between wildly opposing groups. He speaks with Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief of Zeteo, about his recent Jubilee debate with far right conservatives and how the channel is transforming the meaning of political debate. Plus, Stassia Underwood, a participant of one Jubilee debate, opens up about her experience on set.[25:17] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Bryan Stevenson, public interest lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, to talk about the Trump Administration's war on museums, especially those that deal with our nation's history of racism.  Further reading / watching:“1 Conservative vs 25 LGBTQ+ Activists (feat. Michael Knowles)” (Jubilee)“1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)” (Jubilee)The Worst Thing We've Ever Done, On the Media (2018) On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

On December 31, the MTA will stop selling new MetroCards for subway and bus riders, continuing the transition to a contactless tap-and-ride fare system. Jodi Shapiro, New York Transit Museum curator, discusses the end of the MetroCard and its legacy in the history of NYC Transit, and speaks more about the museum's exhibit, "FAREwell, MetroCard," on view now.

An exhibition at The New York Historical explores Black LGBTQ+ nightlife, arts, and culture during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. Lead curator Allison Robinson and chief historian George Chauncey, author of Gay New York and the DeWitt Clinton Professor of American History at Columbia University, discuss "The Gay Harlem Renaissance", on view through March 8, 2026. 

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas discusses exciting plans for 2026, including his personal goal of walking Hadrian's Wall, the revival of Anglotopia's online store, and major cultural events happening across Britain. He highlights significant Royal anniversaries, exhibitions, and theatre performances to look forward to, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead for Anglophiles. The episode concludes with a call to support Anglotopia through the Friends of Anglotopia Club. Links Friends of Anglotopia Cornish Smuggler's Tea Anglotopia Store Macs Adventure Shadowlands with Huge Bonneville Sorry, Prime Minister Tickets The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Takeaways Walking Hadrian's Wall is a personal goal for Jonathan. Anglotopia is reviving its online store after ceasing imports. 2026 marks Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with special events. The Bayeux Tapestry will be exhibited at the British Museum. Celebrations for Beatrix Potter and other British icons are planned. New museums, including V&A East, will open in 2026. Winston Churchill's paintings will be featured in an exhibition. Theatre performances in London's West End are highly anticipated. Planning ahead is crucial for Anglophiles traveling to Britain. Joining the Friends of Anglotopia Club supports British culture. Sound Bites 1. The Big Commitment (Line 38) "So we closed this deal about a month or two ago and that's a big deal because now I have to do it. There's people counting on me to do this. Macs Adventure is counting on me doing it, my business is counting on me to do it, so I have to do it. I don't have a choice." 2. The Challenge Ahead (Line 14) "It involves physically preparing to walk 84 miles on purpose. And I, as you can see, I'm not in the best of shape. So the idea of walking so many miles is kind of daunting to me." 3. You're All Coming Along (Line 44) "That's the big thing for Anglotopia in 26 is I'm walking Hadrian's Wall. I don't have a choice and you're all coming along for the ride with me." 4. Personal Health Stakes (Lines 26-28) "It's for my own health. I'm not in great health. Preparing training for the walk will improve my health and having done it will also improve my health, and I'm hoping that it kind of ushers in a new era where hopefully once a year I do one of these famous long distance walks in Britain." 5. The Bayeux Tapestry Coup (Lines 105-106) "I don't know how they got the French to agree to this. Apparently it took years of negotiations, but the Bayeux Tapestry is gonna leave France and come to the British Museum for a special exhibition. One hopes they give it back when they're done." 6. Queen Elizabeth 100 (Lines 80-82) "April would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday. And so we're expecting a lot of commemorations around that… It'll be a chance for people to kind of reflect and remember the lovely days of the reign of Elizabeth II." 7. The London Museum Opening (Lines 166-168) "It might almost be worth making a special trip for—not just because I like London's history, but it's to see the building itself. The Smithfield Market is an architectural jewel of London." 8. Churchill's Painting Secret (Lines 185-186) "He famously used it to help cope with his mental health, because when he was having the most troubles, he would just go paint, and he would find solace in painting." 9. Television Turns 100 (Line 112) "Many people don't know that a Brit actually made invented television. And so January 26, 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of Brit John Logie Baird's first public demonstration of television in London." 10. Yes Prime Minister Passion (Lines 220-222) "Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister are my favorite British comedy show of all time. I've watched it a dozen times over and over. It is so funny… I desperately wanted to see this on the West End." Chapters 00:00 Angotopia's Plans for 2026 10:08 Major Events in Britain for 2026 16:39 Cultural Celebrations and Anniversaries 26:48 Looking Ahead: Future Events and Exhibitions 27:43 Upcoming Exhibitions Worth Seeing 29:45 Exciting Museum Openings in 2026 32:11 Major Exhibitions to Look Forward To 35:15 Theatrical Highlights in the West End 48:30 Top Picks for 2026 50:23 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version

2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale When was the last time you visited a museum? Do you often visit a museum? Are there many museums in your hometown Do you think museums are important? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/s13e07 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts © 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also on View, the origins of museums, what is a museum?, when do art galleries become art museums?, LA's unique legacy of museums, LA's lack of a city museum vs, the hundreds of museums in the area, Civil Rights Museum, Watts Labor Community Action Committee, First Original McDonald's Museum, Martial Arts History Museum, Mt. Wilson Observatory, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Hare Krishnas, New Vrindaban, Bhagavad-Gita Museum, castles built in America, Rubel Palace and Tin Palace Museum, the Magic Castle and its museum, Museum of Jurassic Technology, Center for Land Use Interpretation, how LA's fires effected the museums, the destruction of the Bunny MuseumMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In dieser Episode von Baustelle Bauwesen dreht sich alles um das Digitale Ingenieurbaukunstmuseum. Zu Gast sind Nora Staab, technische Leiterin des Projekts, und Philip Kalkbrenner, Kurator des Museums und normalerweise Co-Host des Podcasts.Die Episode beleuchtet:Was ist das digitale Ingenieurbaukunstmuseum?Wie entstand die Idee und wie baut man ein digitales Museum auf?Welche Rolle spielt Virtual Reality in der Architektur und Ingenieurbaukunst?Die spannendsten Bauwerke im Museum – von der Schinkelschen Bauakademie bis zum Ahornblatt.Wie kann das Museum digital und vor Ort erlebt werden?Das digitale Ingenieurbaukunstmuseum wird vom 12. Februar bis 8. März 2026 im Roten Saal am Schinkelplatz in Berlin präsentiert – auf Einladung der Bundesstiftung Bauakademie.Die Ausstellung bietet:Virtuelle Erlebnisse: Mit VR-Brillen können die Bauwerke immersiv erkundet werden.Klassische Ausstellungselemente: Posterwände mit Hintergrundinformationen.Originale historische Pläne und Objekte zu den ausgestellten Bauwerken.Vernissage: am 11. Februar 2026 ab 18 Uhr.Begleitprogramm: Spannende Vorträge und Diskussionen – Details folgen bald auf der Website.Ein einzigartiger Mix aus digitaler und physischer Baukultur – ein Muss für alle Architektur- und Ingenieurbaukunst-Fans.Alle Bauwerke sind auch digital zugänglich:Die interaktive Website ist modern gestaltet und bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, mehr über die Bauwerke zu erfahren.

Today we're talking to Claire, the polar expert at Royal Museums Greenwich.The topic - Lady Jane Franklin, the wife of explorer Sir John Franklin, who never came back from his third voyage to the Arctic.Let's find out more about this fascinating unconventional Victorian couple.Welcome, Claire! P.S. we have new tracks on our episode tonight, courtesy of jimmy cheeseburgah, please enjoy our new interval!Find Royal Museums Greenwich:https://www.rmg.co.uk/Find Pirates Exhibition:https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/piratesVisit Greenwich (...best place to be):https://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/whats-on/pirates-exhibition-p2274551Find Baroque:https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/https://www.reignoflondon.com/https://www.instagram.com/ifitaintbaroquepodcast/Support Baroque:https://www.patreon.com/c/Ifitaintbaroquepodcast/https://buymeacoffee.com/ifitaintbaroqueJoin Natalie for a tour of Naughty London where we walk by an actual pirate ship:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Folge 299 des IGEL Podcasts spricht Sascha Lang mit Katharina Rippel und Kai Bauder von Tower Fernassistenz über die Entwicklung und Praxis der Fernassistenz für blinde, sehbehinderte und Menschen mit Lernschwierigkeiten. Die Gäste erklären, wie Assistenz per Smartphone-App funktioniert und wie Nutzerinnen per Videoverbindung von echten Menschen visuell unterstützt werden – etwa beim Lesen von Post, bei der Orientierung im öffentlichen Raum, beim Einkaufen oder im Haushalt. Ein Schwerpunkt der Folge liegt auf den Erfahrungen seit dem offiziellen Start rund um die Side City: Das Team ist gewachsen, die Servicezeiten wurden deutlich ausgeweitet und die App steht inzwischen auch für Android zur Verfügung. Katharina gibt Einblicke in die Ausbildung der Fernassistentinnen und betont die Bedeutung klarer Sprache, guter Beschreibung und einer respektvollen Haltung gegenüber den Nutzerinnen. Kai bringt die Perspektive eines Betroffenen ein und erklärt, warum strukturierte Anweisungen und gutes Beschreiben für blinde Menschen entscheidend sind. Außerdem geht es um Fernassistenz am PC, Datenschutz, ungewöhnliche und berührende Alltagssituationen sowie um kreative Einsätze wie Museums- oder Weihnachtsmarktbegleitungen. Abschließend werfen die Gäste einen Blick in die Zukunft von Tower Fernassistenz und sprechen über Visionen, Finanzierungsperspektiven und den Wunsch, dass Fernassistenz so selbstverständlich wird wie ein Anruf bei Freundinnen.Hier geht's zu Tower Fernassistenz:Website: https://tower-assist.deInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tower_fernassistenz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559492080368LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tower-fernassistenzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tower-fernassistenz Kontakt zu Tower Fernassistenz:Telefon: 0173 8406203E-Mail: info@tower-assist.de Links zum IGEL PodcastPodcast „IGEL – Inklusion Ganz Einfach Leben“https://igel-inklusion-ganz-einfach-leben.letscast.fm/ Webseite: www.inklusator.com Socialmedia:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/igelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/igelpodcast_by_saschalang/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-lang-859421297/Feedback: office@inklusator.com

The Whitney's exhibit, "High Wire: Calder's Circus at 100" celebrates the centennial anniversary of Alexander Calder's iconic work by bringing it together with other examples of his circus-themed wire sculptures and drawings. Whitney curators Jennie Goldstein and Roxanne Smith discuss the exhibit.

Ein Forschungsteam des Museums für Naturkunde in Berlin und der Universität Neapel konnte zeigen, dass das Schnurren von Hauskatzen deutlich mehr über ihre persönliche Identität verrät als ihr Miauen. Was verrät das über die Kommunikation von Katzenbesitzern mit ihrem Haustier? Jochen Steiner im Gespräch mit Prof. Mirjam Knörnschild, Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin

In Folge 385 von Rolling Sushi geht es um Kindercafés, das Kanji des Jahres, Reis-Gutscheine, die Mülleimerpflicht in Shibuya, Schutz für ältere Arbeitskräfte, die kulturelle Eiszeit mit China, autonome Passagierfähren, den Sticker-Boom, die Lockerung des Datenschutzes und gefährliche Tsunami-Falschmeldungen von Google KI.

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Mike reveals why Zack Polanski didn't appear as scheduled on the TV show this week before delivering the sad news that the Kidderminster Carpet Museum will be closing its doors.  Next, Queenie reports on MPs demanding an upgrade to the parliamentary gym and Jack takes us through Japan's catchphrase of the year, featuring Rihanna-levels of work, a terrifying mascot and some very old rice.  In the Missing Words Round, we learn how to cope with Christmas music, how Gen Z spend their money when it isn't on dates and why cats meow more at men than women… If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode! For updates on the show, make sure you're following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.  Your hosts are Jack Harris Queenie Miller  Mike Rayment And Emerald Paston, away on holiday The Producer is Diggory Waite The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton The Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast

OA1214 - As the end of 2025 approaches, we are finding real cause for hope in how federal courts have been handling the Trump administration's unprecedented assault on the rule of law. In the first of what will be at least two parts, Matt and Thomas speedrun through just a few of the many wins--both big and small--that we have seen in a wide range of categories. Just Security's Litigation Tracker  Farewell Messages by Recent DOJ Alumni “The Unraveling of the Justice Department,” Emily Bazelon, The New York Times (11/16/25) Docket for J.G.G. v. Trump (Alien Enemies Act and related contempt litigation) Judge William Young's decision in AAUP v. Rubio (9/30/25) Injunction blocking Trump asylum EO in RAICES v. Noem (7/2/25)  Injunction blocking ICE from enforcement in certain churches in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting v. Noem (2/24/25) Injunction in Center for Taxpayer Rights v. IRSblocking IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE (11/21/25) Injunction in Rhode Island v. Trump blocking EO which would have dismantled the Institute for Museums and Libraries and several other federal agencies (11/21/25) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

Cuts in grants and operating funds, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization - and the federal government shutdown - all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year. Tribal museums are a source of economic development for many tribes, but more than that they offer an authentic and more comprehensive picture of Native culture and history than their non-Native counterparts. As Tribal Museums Week gets underway, we'll check in with tribal museums about their work and what they hope to accomplish in the current unpredictable environment for so many cultural institutions. GUESTS CC Hovie (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), public affairs and communications director for the Association on American Indian Affairs Janine Ledford (Makah), executive director of the Makah Museum Selena Ortega Chiolero (Tarahumara), museum specialist for the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council's Culture and Historic Preservation Department Stacy Laravie (Ponca), Indigenization director for the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

Sie miauen, schnurren, fauchen. Ihr Körper ist oft grazil und wendig. Mit ausgeprägten Launen zeigen sie sich eigenwillig, spröde oder liebkosend. Die einen finden sie süß, anderen jagen sie Angst ein. Katzen. Im Internet werden sie als viraler Social-Media-Star inszeniert. Kaum ein Tier bekommt im weltweiten Netz so viel Aufmerksamkeit wie die Katze. Was macht dieses Geschöpf, voller Widersprüche, für Milliarden Menschen so anziehend und attraktiv? Das Hamburger "Museum am Rothenbaum - Kulturen und Künste der Welt" (MARKK) zeigt jetzt die Ausstellung "KATZEN!". Mit Barbara Plankensteiner, Direktorin des Museums, spricht Claudia Christophersen über die Katze, ihr Wesen, ihre Bedeutung in Kunst und Kulturen und über die Frage, wie das Verhältnis zwischen Mensch und Katze zu bestimmen ist.

Heiner Blum arbeitet als Künstler in White-Cube-Kontexten, wie auch in sozialen und situativen Zusammenhängen. Im Jahr 2000 gründete er mit Freunden in Offenbach den legendären Club Robert Johnson. Im gleichen Jahr brachte er unter der Ägide des Choreografen William Forsythe den schmalclub im Bockenheimer Depot auf den Weg, der mit der ständigen Neuerfindung kommunikativer Ereignisse die Club-, Kunst- und Theaterlandschaft maßgeblich prägen sollte und zum Blueprint für viele weitere Projekte werden sollte. 2022 entstand mit Und International in Offenbach ein öffentliches Wohnzimmer für die internationalste Stadt der Republik. Unter dem Label Diamant/ Museum Of Urban Culture entstehen seit 2022 immer neue, niederschwellige Projekte zum Thema urbane Kultur. Für sein Schaffen erhielt er unter anderem 1981 den Otto-Steinert-Preis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Photographie, 1993 den Karl-Ströher-Preis des Museums für Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt und 2025 den Preis der Binding Kulturstiftung. Von 1997-2025 arbeitete er als Professor für Experimentelle Raumkonzepte an der HfG Offenbach. Seine bildnerischen Werke finden sich in zahlreichen privaten und öffentlichen Sammlungen. Heiner Blum lebt und arbeitet in Offenbach am Main. 

The Big Show talks to Marvin Gorley of the Lamar County Historical Museum - Eric Kauffman talks to Marvin Gorley about Christmas at the Museums and Wassail Fest activities downtown on Dec. 13th. 

Journey to the Midwest with Randy, Caly, and travel writer/photographer Carrie Hanrahan as they explore Cedar Rapids, Iowa—the U.S. city with the highest population of Czech ancestry. Discover the area's rich Bohemian history and culture, its vibrant arts scene, and the fun outdoor activities that make this unique community a must-visit Midwest destination.Learn more about Carrie Hanrahan at https://carriehanrahanphotography.com.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsMagazine.com and use code PODCAST20 to save 20% on your subscription today!CHAPTERS00:00 About Cedar Rapids04:29 The District09:13 Art Scene12:25 Ox Blox13:22 Historical Sites18:10 Outdoor Activities21:38 Recommended Campgrounds24:18 About Carrie HanrahanPARTNERSHIPSGet 10% off Ox Blox, the strongest, most durable, and most versatile trailer support on the market, by going to https://myoxblox.com and entering code RVD.

In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Melissa Oviedo (TEA), Martin Palicki (InPark Magazine), and Ed Chih (ECA) to discuss the TEA Global Experience Index and trends shaping the attractions industry in 2026.Key Topics Covered:Overview of the TEA Global Experience Index and global attendance trendsShifts in guest expectations and evolving experiencesRise of immersive IP-driven experiencesImportance of reinvestment for long-term successStrategies to compete for guest attention and engagementRole of storytelling and brand integration in attractionsGrowth of cruise lines and location-based entertainmentInsights for operators, developers, designers, and storytellers Show References: Download the TEA Global Experience Index™ Report: https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-global-experience-indextm Melissa Oviedo, Chief Executive Officer, Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)https://www.teaconnect.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-oviedo-ruminot-90a63228/ Martin Palicki, Publisher of InPark Magazinehttps://www.inparkmagazine.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/inparkmagazine/Edmond Chih, Director, Entertainment & Cultural Advisors (ECA)https://www.entertainmentandculture.com/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Crowd Convert. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.  We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

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Looking for something fun to do with the family? Check out this interview with Shenna Hayden, the Executive Director of the Museums of Western Colorado, for this month's Full Circle Podcast. She tells REALTOR® Reece Stanley all about the three great museums that showcase our local history -  Museum of the West, Dinosaur Journey, and Cross Orchards Historic Site.If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page! Learn more about the Museums of the West, including their hours, at their website.

An estimated 6.3 million travelers are expected to pass through San Francisco International Airport between Thanksgiving and New Year's. If you're one of them, you can spend some time visiting the SFO Museum, the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Today, we take you on a tour of some of the exhibits and meet the curators behind them.  Links: If you're interested in scheduling a free tour of SFO Museum, whether or not you're flying, email curator@flysfo.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Barfield grew up without TV, without many toys… but surrounded by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Now she designs toys at Kid Robot by day and builds her own wonderfully strange fish-themed empire by night. We dive in with Kelly as she unpacks how museums shaped her imagination, why humor is hiding in history, and how her journey went from car modeling to Nerf blasters to art-toy storytelling. We explore the beauty of odd, inexplicable objects, the joy of making things that outlive the digital world, and the charm of keeping a brand simple: fish, pins, hats... done. Get ready for blind-box fish chaos, heartfelt creative philosophy, and the wild evolution of The Last Goldfish.On Instagram: @thelastgoldfish_toysThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your go-to source for blister packaging! With 19+ styles and bundle deals, they've got everything you need to make your toys shine. Use code TOYSONTAP10 at checkout for 10% off. Patreon members get 20% off another reason to join!Support the Show on Patreon Unlock exclusive episodes, early access, and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/toysontapThanks to Our Supporters: @dketoys | @massiveminihorse | @dimensionxtoys @bootlegtoyco | @pocket_salsa | @dirtyyetti @dan_overdorff_art | @zimotco | @barbarian_rage @mannycartoonstudios | Shaun C. Downey | @richiemanic | @recollectiontoys | @rubbercitytoys | @acid9toys | @teneki_toys | @angryhedgehogRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!

This week we'll be talking with Dr. Jennifer Whitmer Taylor of Duquesne University about her book, Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the Future of the House Museum (2025, University of SC Press).In Rebirth, Taylor provides a compelling account of how to reenvision the historic house museum. Using the Museum of the Reconstruction Era—known as the Woodrow Wilson Family Home for most of its many years as a house museum—as a case study, Taylor explores the challenges and possibilities that face public history practitioners and museum professionals who provide complex interpretations of contested public memory.

The Frick recently became the latest addition to a group of museums that have decided to ban photography in their galleries. Meanwhile, other museums seem to curate their exhibits for maximum play on social media. Should photos be banned in museums? Listeners discuss with Will Pavia, New York correspondent for The Times and the author of the piece "Inside the New York gallery that bans photography."

Wohin gehört Nofretete? – Bis heute steht die berühmte Büste der ägyptischen Königin Nofretete in Berlin, trotz Versuchen, sie nach Ägypten zurückzubringen. Die Eröffnung eines Museums in Gizeh macht die Frage nach einer Rückgabe wieder aktuell.

Bob Blackburn, a native Oklahoman, served as executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society from 1999 until 2021. He joined the OHS in 1980 as editor of The Chronicles of Oklahoma and became deputy director for agency operations in 1990.Blackburn is a 1973 graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He earned his M.A. & Ph.D. in history from Oklahoma State University. He grew up in Edmond and graduated from Putnam City High School in 1969.Blackburn published several articles and his first book while still in graduate school, and has since written or co-authored more than 25 books and numerous articles, journal entries, and screenplays. He is a steady source of historical information for the media and has appeared numerous times on The History Channel.He was instrumental in planning and building the Oklahoma History Center, a 215,000-square-foot museum and research center.Listen to Bob talk about his mother and the TV show Romper Room, Killers of the Flower Moon, and how writers shape the image of Oklahoma on the podcast and website of VoicesOfOklahoama.com.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with Jordana Pomeroy, the director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art. An art historian, author, and curator, Jordana started at the Currier in September 2024.In this episode, we'll chat about Jordana's career at the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and more. Jordana shares what brought her to New Hampshire (spoiler alert: it was the Currier!) and how she thinks about the future of the Currier. We'll also chat about Jordana's book, the young adult novel titled Daring: The Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

The daylight heist at the Louvre Museum in October, during which thieves made off with more than $100 million in crown jewels, captured the world's attention. But the theft was just one in a series that have taken place at museums all across France this year. WSJ's Noemie Bisserbe explains how the wave of heists reveals deep-rooted security vulnerabilities in the country's hundreds of museums— and raises questions about what it takes to protect national treasures. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How an Antiques Dealer Uncovered a Massive Museum Heist - Six Days of Chaos at MGM's Casinos - How Investigators Cracked a $3.4 Billion Crypto Heist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Flights cancelation could continue for at least another week post government shutdown. THE Commanders have selected a company to build the new Stadium. The Smithsonian Museum will be re-open today and then the National Zoo will open Saturday. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venice is a museum without walls — but behind her doors, each palace tells a different story.In this episode, Monica takes you through the city's most fascinating museums — places where beauty, history, and imagination still breathe.In this episode:

The federal case against New Jersey Congressmember Lamonica McIver will proceed and a viral scale model of New York City is getting an official exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Street Garden is becoming a city park.

In Object-Based Learning: Exploring Museums and Collections in Education (UCL Press, 2025), Thomas Kador provides a concise overview of some of the most important approaches to material culture and object analysis in plain and easily understandable language that is equally accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as lecturers. Click here for an open access version of this book. This book is organised in a clear and easy-to-follow way, each chapter is filled with practical case studies, exercises and several diagrams to illustrate important arguments and approaches. The succinct and practically focused discussion of the main issues relating to exhibiting objects and curatorial practice, brings together diverse but complementary topics such as the history of collecting, understanding audiences, accessibility, digital media, technologies and ethics. Each chapter includes learning objectives, questions and exercise boxes, case studies and further readings and resources. This conversation references Bridget Whearty's New Books Network interview about Digital Codicology; click here to listen. Thomas Kador also mentions the website Closer to Van Eyck, available here. Thomas Kador is Associate Professor in Creative Health at UCL Arts & Sciences, where he leads the Masters (MASc) in Creative Health programme. Prior to this, he was Teaching Fellow in Public and Cultural Engagement with UCL's Museums and Collections, with a particular focus on Object-based Learning (OBL), working across the UCL collections. With a background spanning chemical engineering and cultural heritage (archaeology and museums), Thomas is particularly interested in the relationship between culture, nature and health. He has published widely on object-based learning, student wellbeing and experiential learning spaces, has been instrumental in delivering UCL's Object-based Learning Laboratory and in developing the world's first MASc in Creative Health postgraduate taught programme. Jen Hoyer is Technical Services and Electronic Resources Librarian at CUNY New York City College of Technology. She is co-author of What Primary Sources Teach: Lessons for Every Classroom (2022) and The Social Movement Archive (2021), and co-editor of Armed By Design: Posters and Publications of Cuba's Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (2025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For thousands of years, human beings have created works of art. Many of these works are commissioned by rulers, merchants, or religious leaders.  Over time, many of these great works have found their way into the hands of art museums.  Museums allow everyone to enjoy and appreciate art that has been produced around the world over the course of centuries. However, not all museums are created equal. Learn more about the world's greatest art museums and what makes them great on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Newspaper.com Go to Newspapers.com to get a gift subscription for the family historian in your life! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs When was the last time you visited a museum? Do you often visit a museum? Are there many museums in your hometown? Do you think museums are important? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/s13e02 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts © 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Tami Moehring, and Allyson Mitchell welcome Cassie Bride, Director of School Programs, and Lauren Yockel, School Programs Education Specialist at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). Together, they explore how one of the nation's most renowned cultural institutions is transforming museum education through live virtual programming—making world-class art accessible to students anywhere.Museums have long been seen as places you must visit in person to truly experience their magic. But how can educators bring the depth, texture, and storytelling of art to students who may never set foot in a gallery? Traditional outreach—slideshows, static images, or “loan boxes”—often fails to capture the atmosphere, intimacy, and discovery of the real museum experience.Cassie and Lauren share how the MFA Boston reimagined its approach by taking students inside the galleries through interactive live video sessions. Using simple technology—an iPad on a mobile tripod—they bring artworks, curators, and educators directly to classrooms. Students not only see art up close but also hear the sounds of visitors and experience the living energy of the museum.They discuss how this approach:Deepens students' curiosity and contextual understanding of art.Extends the museum's mission by reaching beyond geography and accessibility barriers.Creates hybrid experiences where virtual and in-person visits enrich one another.Builds relationships—teachers and students often recognize Lauren as a “celebrity” when they visit in person!Strengthens collaboration with Boston Public Schools, ensuring alignment between curriculum, distance learning, and professional development.For educators and cultural organizations, the MFA's model offers a powerful lesson: distance learning doesn't replace the field trip—it multiplies it. Start small. Use simple, mobile setups. Focus on creating authentic connections rather than high-tech production. Whether you're teaching art, science, or history, virtual access can spark awe, equity, and engagement in ways that complement, not compete with, in-person learning.Episode Links:Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – Distance Learning ProgramsHost Links:Discover more virtual learning opportunities and resources at CILC.org with Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning provides meaningful global learning experiences that prepare students across the globe for success in an interconnected world.

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why do people keep old things? What kind of old things do people in your country like to keep? What can people learn from a museum? What can people see in a museum? What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past? What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts © 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Designer and creative leader Lucy Holmes traces a life shaped by letters and by people. From hand drawing alphabets at RISD to orchestrating typographic rhythm through major museums, she reveals how the most resonant design often disappears so visitors can be fully with the work. Holmes describes turning words upside down to see relationships rather than read them, printing and pinning, tracing and testing, until a single word on a wall feels inevitable. Designing permanent galleries means thinking in decades, choosing people and stories over brittle technology. The result is quiet clarity, composed for the present and built to meet the future.

Welcome back to Elk Horn, Iowa – a small Midwestern town that became the heart of Danish America. In this episode, we hear a remarkable coincidence about the first Danes to arrive here, visit the historic Danish Windmill with manager Lisa Steen Riggs, and explore The Museum of Danish America. I also get a personal tour of "Bedstemor's Hus," built in 1908 by the colorful local legend known as Prince Otto. From documentaries that made locals famous in Denmark to preserved heritage homes and cultural festivals, Elk Horn continues to celebrate its Danish roots with pride. See pictures and read more on https://www.theradiovagabond.com/338-elk-horn-iowa/

In the final part of my interview with maritime history author Eric Jay Dolin, we get a tantalizing look at his next book, which he's working on now, about a shipwreck in the Pacific that involves a clash of East and West.We also covered:- Why his kids hate going to museums with him- Using a desire to travel as motivation for selling more books- The PBS show Eric considers comfort viewing- Why Friday is the perfect day- The bachelor meal he makes whenever his wife is out of townVisit Eric at ⁠ericjaydolin.com⁠.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Aqua Tru. Visit aquatru.com and use code KATE to save 20% off a great countertop reverse osmosis water filter that I have been using and loving for years now. Comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Connecticut Yankee atomic power plant was one of the earliest commercial nuclear reactors in New England.  Though it was dismantled at the turn of the 21st century, its legacy remains, both for the landscape of the Connecticut River Valley where it once stood, and for contemporary debates about energy today.  This episode explores the plant's life and afterlife, the activists who opposed it, and the promises and perils of nuclear power in the 1960s and today, through the reminiscences of Paul Gionfriddo, a former state legislator and longtime president of People's Action for Clean Energy, a group that has advocated for conservation and renewable energy in Connecticut since the early 1970s.   This episode is presented by Dr. Amrys Williams and Jon Kozak. Williams is a historian of science, technology,and the environment who serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut League of Museums.  Her recent research projects have focused on anti-nuclear activism, radioecology, and the public interpretation of nuclear places. Kozak is a graduate student in Public History at Central Connecticut State University and the Communications Manager for the Connecticut League of Museums. His recent research has focused on energy landscapes and the Connecticut Yankee plant.   Their guest is Paul Gionfriddo is a former state representative and mayor of Middletown, a graduate of Wesleyan University, and a retired nonprofit professional.  He has advocated for mental health and renewable energy, and served as President of People's Action for Clean Energy from 1975 until 1999.    For more information, visit these sites:   -Connecticut Yankee website: connyankee.com/ -People's Action for Clean Energy website: pacecleanenergy.org/  -1960s film of the construction of the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant: youtube.com/watch?v=AiCYVMboju8 -The Atom and Eve, 1960s film promoting CT Yankee plant and atomic power in New England: footagefarm.com/reel-details/communications/telephone/1966---colour-atomic-energy-usa--atom-and-eve ; https://catalog.archives.gov/id/88095  -US Department of Energy Flickr Photo Stream, with many images of the Haddam Neck Plant before and during its operating lifetime: flickr.com/photos/departmentofenergy/10822396434/in/photostream/ -Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company, Haddam Neck Plant Records at the University of Connecticut Archives and Special Collections: archivessearch.lib.uconn.edu/repositories/2/resources/335  -Wesleyan Anti-Nuclear Protests Collection, Wesleyan University Archives and Special Collections: archives.wesleyan.edu/repositories/ua/resources/wesleyan_university_anti-nuclear_protests_collecti  -Connecticut Collections: ctcollections.org/   Production notes -Projector sound effect: cine-projector SFX.wav by Rollo145 -- https://freesound.org/s/220348/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 -Archival audio from: -Gene Starbecker, The Atom and Eve (Bay State Film Production Inc., 1966). -Construction of Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Plant, produced for Connecticut Yankee by Kevin Donovan Films, Glastonbury, CT, ca. 1968. Photo Credit Photo of CY when it was in operation from the Department of Energy.   Connecticut League of Museums: ctleague.org/    This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Amyrs Williams and Jon Kozak.   GTN podcast engineer is Patrick O'Sullivan at highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky. Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history.    

The Capitoline Museums are a group of art and archaeological museums located on top of the Capitoline Hill, which was the political and religious center of ancient Rome. Their collections focus on the history of Rome and include masterpieces such as the "Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius," the "Capitoline Wolf, " the "Dying Gaul, " but also later masterpieces such as Caravaggio's "Fortune Teller" and Bernini's "Head of Medusa."

In this Poducer: Chicago Series episode, we sit down with Aria Pedraza, community archivist and founder of the Midwest Rave Culture Archive (MWRCA) — a living digital collection preserving the Midwest's underground electronic music history. From growing up surrounded by DJs and renegade parties to scanning and cataloging decades of flyers, zines, cassette tapes, and VHS footage, Aria shares how the project began and why documenting rave culture matters now more than ever. She opens up about the process of digitizing fragile materials, the ethics of archiving a misunderstood subculture, and how Chicago's DIY spirit continues to shape the city's dance music identity. Together, we explore the evolution of the Midwest rave scene — from illegal warehouse parties with 24-hour info lines to the influence of modern technology — and discuss how community-driven preservation keeps these stories alive for future generations. Aria also reflects on her vision for exhibitions, collaborations with museums, and the future of the archive as both a cultural and academic resource. For anyone passionate about house, techno, and the roots of Midwest dance music, this episode captures the heart of a movement determined not to be forgotten.

In the last of our Mindful Museums series, tune in to your senses on your next museum or gallery visit. This audio guide will help you to notice the details of the space you're in – from the architecture to the way the light falls. Just pop your headphones on, press play and take in your surroundings. Narrated by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums, this Mindful Museum Audio Guide will help you to slow down and relax, as well as connect more deeply with what you see.Brought to you by Art Fund and Mindful Museums. Follow Art Fund on Instagram @artfund or on TikTok @artfund.Art Fund's National Art Pass makes enjoying the benefits of visiting museums and galleries even easier – offering free and half-price entry to hundreds of amazing museums and galleries across the UK. Find out more on the Art Fund website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode Sebastian answers questions from listeners about the recent series on the Parthenon Marbles. The host tangles with the ethics of repatriation requests from notorious dictators, the role of the Parthenon Marbles in inspiring the Greek Independence movement, and the path towards a true "universal museum." Sebastian also wrangles with the notorious "If I don't do it, somebody else will" argument that is often used to defend Lord Elgin. Tune-in and find out how Saddam Hussein, Dr. John, and a bunch of other history podcasts play a role in the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.