Behind-the-Scenes Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Trays, Cavities, and Guillotines Objects are always coming and going at the Museum. See how our registrars ensure safe travels for art and artifacts.
Behind-the-Scenes Tuesday, September 19, 2017 The Hunt What happens when an object's lender can't be found? Read the bittersweet story about how a registrar tracked down the doll's rightful owner 30 years later.
Behind-the-Scenes Monday, August 28, 2017 How to Curate an Interactive History Exhibition in 11 Easy Steps The curator of Rhythm & Power: Salsa in New York shares his experience putting together this vibrant exploration of salsa in NYC.
Behind-the-Scenes Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Summer at the Museum Education intern Stephanie Luciano describes what she learned about herself while teaching kids at the Museum this summer.
Behind-the-Scenes Monday, July 31, 2017 Photographing Muslims in New York Photographer Robert Gerhardt, whose work is featured in Muslim in New York, shares his experiences documenting Muslim American communities.
Behind-the-Scenes Thursday, June 15, 2017 Museum Architect Apprentice Program The Museum recently hosted an apprenticeship program with the World Science Festival for kids ages 8–13 to explore the role of parks in cities.
Behind-the-Scenes Monday, June 12, 2017 The Sounds of Patriotism Posters weren’t the only form of propaganda during the Great War. We take a look at how music in the United States was inspired by the war in Europe.
Behind-the-Scenes Tuesday, May 30, 2017 The Life Cycle of a Loan Follow the journey an object takes when borrowed by another institution—from conservation and shipping to deinstallation and its return home.
Behind-the-Scenes Sunday, May 14, 2017 The Beheading of President Andrew Jackson Learn about the fascinating story behind the decapitation of President Andrew Jackson’s figurehead on the U.S.S. Constitution.
Behind-the-Scenes Monday, May 8, 2017 Fort George Amusement Park Come along for the ride as we take a look back at an amusement park that stood on the northernmost tip of Manhattan over a century ago.