Dear blog readers, We are in the midst of an unprecedented moment for museums and cultural institutions across the country. With widespread closures due to COVID-19, our most direct way to reach the public is no longer a viable option. We are all … Read more →
Pearls, gemstones, ivory, and spices are a sampling of the goods traded in the port city of Sīrāf, located on the east coast of the Persian Gulf. Sīrāf was a bustling hub of commerce between A.D. 800 and 1050, serving … Read more →
When I first arrived at the Rakow Research Library 10 years ago, cataloger Kelly Bliss introduced me to one of her favorite collection items and it was one that stuck with me. It was small, not quite as a big … Read more →
Last April, the Museum joined the top contributors to the Google Art Project with the addition of 1,000 high resolution artwork images. Our glass collection encompasses more than 3,500 years of glassmaking, from ancient Egyptian and Venetian masterpieces to works … Read more →