A blog celebrating the resiliency of museums
by Nicole Ackman · Published June 1, 2021 · Last modified July 6, 2021
There are seven local organizations gearing up for flood exhibits to highlight the 100-year anniversary of Pueblo’s devastating and life-changing flood, and one of those exhibits will be hosted by the Pueblo Heritage Museum....
by Nicole Ackman · Published May 21, 2021 · Last modified June 24, 2021
Stylistically speaking, Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger are very different Indigenous artists. Yet, the way each of them likes to include others in their work and design their pieces for collaboration has linked...
by Nicole Ackman · Published May 3, 2021 · Last modified May 12, 2021
As one of America’s favorite pastimes, the sport of baseball is well known for its role in shaping society and culture, including in Latino communities across the United States. And for as long as...
by Nicole Ackman · Published April 13, 2021 · Last modified April 21, 2021
The musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” holds an interesting spot in Colorado history. It’s something Molly Brown House Tour Guide Pam Mahonchak regularly tells visitors. “Not all of the listeners will remember the original movie musical,...
by Nicole Ackman · Published March 8, 2021 · Last modified March 17, 2021
Every successful museum director leaves a legacy with the institution he or she leads. In the case of Christoph Heinrich, who has headed the Denver Art Museum since 2010, that will most likely center...
by Nicole Ackman · Published January 29, 2021 · Last modified February 22, 2021
Beauty was in the eye of beholder Gen. William Jackson Palmer. When the Colorado Springs founder planted his stake 150 years ago, on July 31, 1871, at Pikes Peak and Colorado avenues, he intended...
by Nicole Ackman · Published November 17, 2020 · Last modified February 19, 2021
The Greeley History Museum is scheduled to open a new exhibit addressing how war changes the lives of families, communities and military members. The “War Comes Home: The Legacy” exhibit will open at the...
by Nicole Ackman · Published November 13, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2021
On Friday, November 13 Denver Museum of Nature & Science will launch the grand re-opening of the Space Odyssey exhibit. The space-themed exhibit, which made its home in the museum over a decade ago, has been revamped with new...
by Nicole Ackman · Published October 12, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2021
The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has unveiled its latest exhibit in hopes of building awareness and understanding around mental health. “Mental Health: Mind Matters” opened Oct. 3 at the Fort Collins museum, 408 Mason Court,...
by Nicole Ackman · Published August 18, 2020 · Last modified February 24, 2021
As our country and our world continue to grapple with issues of race and inequality, the world’s museums are joining together to speak out and stand up for social justice. During these turbulent times,...