Claire Madge leads a double life. She’s a librarian, wife and mum to three children under 10. In her spare time (if such a thing exists) she becomes Tincture of Museum, passionate museum volunteer, advocate of kids in museums and late night blogger. In 2012, when her eldest daughter was diagnosed Autistic she took the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Night at the Museum
Meet a Museum Blogger: Marcus A. Harshaw, Jr.
Eight years into his career and Marcus A. Harshaw, Jr. is still an emerging museum professional. He started in public program and exhibition experience roles for the Indiana State Museum and now manages the department of Special Programs and Exhibits for Cincinnati Museum Center. A self-proclaimed, museum junkie, Marcus loves to travel visiting as many … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Marina Lo Blundo
Marina Lo Blundo is an Italian archaeologist and blogger. Or is that an Italian blogger and archaeologist? When she isn’t studying for her PhD in Roman Archaeology she works as a Museum Attendant. Do you work in a museum? If not, where do you work? Tell us about your job. Yes, I work at the National Archaeological Museum of Florence, … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Lauren Field
Lauren Field began working in museums via education, teaching History sessions relating to the Great Fire of London and The Victorians – she was often dressed up and in role. However, Lauren has always wanted to work in collections – she is naturally a collector and organiser. If she didn’t work in a museum, Lauren … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Cate Bayles
Cate Bayles learns through teaching. After deciding that traditional classroom instruction wasn’t for her, she sought out museums as a route to informal learning. Her museum internship journey has taken her to a variety of institutions, big and small, all over the U.S. In May, she completed a MA in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Kiron Mukherjee
At the age of fourteen, Kiron Mukherjee got his first job at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Ten years and 12 different positions later, he’s still there, coordinating the museum’s family and children’s programming. He has a keen interest in emerging technologies, promotional marketing and providing engaging and educational children’s programming with equitable access for all. … … Continue reading