1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing […]
Thurs 11/20: Join us this Thursday for Interactive Story Time! Join Lynne for a new story each month, from which you will be introduced to a handful of American Sign Language signs that fit into the story. Fri 11/21: Join Miss Shelley for kids yoga and mindfulness this Friday at 10AM. Take some time during this busy […]
Personal guided tour of the museum with one of our knowledgeable pirates, who will give you the “ins and outs” of the museum – including facts that might otherwise pass you by. Gold coin for each member of your boarding party that secures you $5 off $10 or more in our Plundered Goods gift shop. […]
Zach Brown STRANGE FAMILIARS My paintings combine traditional techniques and materials with formal design. The work puts the illusion of representational painting against the reality of the material and the painting as an object. This duality is also seen in the mixing of contemporary and ancient subject matter found in my work. The visual themes […]
Reappraisal Reading Circle meets bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions Sign up here for Zoom link Open meeting discussing the works of a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. 2025–26 Discussions: Sep 17 Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) Scottish novelist, poet, and historian. Nov 19 Alexandre Dumas, pere […]
Explore one of the nation’s earliest and most historically significant museum collections of Korean art and culture. From the late Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) to today, PEM’s exceptional collection explores art, culture, and life in Korea during a time of significant transition and global connection. PEM’s early Korean collection was primarily formed by Edward Sylvester Morse, […]
Do you ever wonder about the people next door? Who they are and what they dream about? Artist Jung Yeondoo invites you to look closer at your neighbors — the strangers you might pass in an apartment elevator or a busy street — and imagine their dreams. This exhibition in PEM’s Jeffrey P. Beale Gallery […]
Did you know the boreal forest covers 33% of the Earth’s forested area? Home to 3.7 million people, 85 species of animals, 32,000 species of insects and 2 billion migratory birds, the boreal forest spans nearly the entire Northern Hemisphere, just below the Arctic Circle, and makes up one of the world’s last remaining stretches […]
Experience a dazzling retrospective of the fashion, art and design mastery of Singaporean designer Andrew Gn. Andrew Gn, named a “pioneer among foreign-born, Paris-based designers” by Vogue, is one of Singapore’s most prolific creative forces. Over the course of 25 years, he has produced more than 80 collections and 10,000 elegant ensembles. Making its North American […]
Herman Melville’s Moby Dick is the most persistently pictured of all American novels. The novel and its timeless themes continue to inspire artists, designers and creatives of all types. Its first sentence: “Call me Ishmael.” is one of the most iconic and best-known opening lines in all of literature. Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick is the […]
Personal guided tour of the museum with one of our knowledgeable pirates, who will give you the “ins and outs” of the museum – including facts that might otherwise pass you by. Gold coin for each member of your boarding party that secures you $5 off $10 or more in our Plundered Goods gift shop. […]
Zach Brown STRANGE FAMILIARS My paintings combine traditional techniques and materials with formal design. The work puts the illusion of representational painting against the reality of the material and the painting as an object. This duality is also seen in the mixing of contemporary and ancient subject matter found in my work. The visual themes […]