Hadley Farm Museum (Digital Exclusive)

Hadley Farm Museum (Digital Exclusive)

The Great Barn that was once located on the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Homestead is now the Hadley Farm Museum — which commuters pass every day on Route 9. In this digital extra, Marla Miller, distinguished professor of history at UMass Amherst, shares the story of how...
A Peek Inside the Berkshire Museum’s Basement (Digital Exclusive)

The History of the Berkshire Museum

 Zenas Crane founded the Berkshire Museum in 1903 after being inspired by institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Crane felt his community could benefit from having something similar to these historical...
The History of Wistariahurst (Digital Exclusive)

The History of Wistariahurst (Digital Exclusive)

In this digital extra, Wistariahurst director Megan Seiler discusses the Holyoke museum’s history and mission.  Explore “Unseen” and “When,” two art installations currently on display at the museum. Read the full transcript: Megan Seiler, Wistariahurst Museum: The...
What Does a Museum Curator Do? (Digital Exclusive)

What Does a Museum Curator Do? (Digital Exclusive)

Ever wonder how exhibits at museums come together?   In this digital exclusive, Curator of Art at the Springfield Museums Maggie North shares what goes on behind the scenes when curating each exhibit. North also shares what she loves most about being a curator.   Hear...