NBC 10 Boston featured our "Cousins" exhibition on the evening news. It's definitely worth a visit to see the work of @kristenjoyemack and the work of curator Lauren Graves. See what Channel 10 says about it.
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About us
The Boston Athenaeum is a unique combination of library, museum, and cultural center in a magnificent landmark building. We are one of the country’s oldest and most distinguished independent libraries, with a circulating collection of over half a million books, from works published in the 1800s to the latest best sellers. Special collections include active research holdings of 100,000 rare books, maps and manuscripts, and 100,000 works of art, from paintings and sculpture to prints and photographs. Members, visitors, and the community enjoy a year-round schedule of cultural programming – author talks, book clubs, exhibitions, concerts, social gatherings, and opportunities for connection. We are united by curiosity about literature, culture, art, ideas, and the world.
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http://www.bostonathenaeum.org
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- Libraries
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- 51-200 employees
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- Boston, MA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1807
- Specialties
- Library, Cultural Center, Special Collections, Boston History, Literature, Museum, Gallery, and Research Institution
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10½ Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108, US
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Our vintage card catalog cabinet has swapped Cutter Classification for book curation. Stop by for a book or admire the charming [not quite a] relic. #shelfielove #librarylove #glowup #booklove
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Only at the Athenaeum: One ringy dingy... Alexander Graham Bell gave his first public demonstration of the telephone at the Boston Athenaeum on May 10, 1876 for members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Bell wowed the audience by transmitting music tones over the telephone with a wire running from his office down the street. This demonstration was a ringing success indeed!
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Many have admired the Boston Public Garden's stately bronze George Washington on horseback, but did you know you can get closer to George (and his trusty steed) at the Boston Athenaeum? Sculptor Thomas Ball completed his plaster study for the equestrian statue in 1858, a year before the larger statue was commissioned. @friends-of-the-public-garden
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Add a tour of the Boston Athenaeum to your summer to-do list. Get a docent-led tour of our iconic building, hear fascinating stories, and see art and architectural marvels. Bonus - see George Washington's library! Register here: https://loom.ly/L162qcw
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Final days! Don't miss the chance to see the Harriet Hayden Albums in person. The exhibition ends on June 22.
Framing Freedom: The Harriet Hayden Albums - Boston Athenaeum
https://bostonathenaeum.org
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We have one of the 14 "must-see" exhibitions according to @BostonArtReview. Kaitlyn Ovett Clark writes, "Cousins is found in a quiet corner of the Boston Athenaeum. A selection of staff-recommended books, thoughtfully aligned with the themes explored in Emack’s photos, further enriches the experience, encouraging visitors to engage deeply with the imagery before them." On view through Aug. 26. https://loom.ly/jMY3CiA #bostonart #bostonathenaeum #bostontodo #kristenjoyemack #photography
Fourteen Must-See Museum Exhibitions to Check Out This Summer
bostonartreview.com
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Thank you to Michelle Wu and Beacon Hill Books & Cafe for a fantastic event last night! It was an honor to welcome Mayor Wu into our space, along with authors Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld to discuss their book, "The Hollow Parties." Mayor Wu was kind enough to stay for a tour with Director Leah Rosovsky.
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"Our goal for Folio is to lean into the curious. We want people who are seeking something unique and different to come and experience food from all around the world, and from all different cultures." Folio opens June 25!
Catered Affair’s Ken Barrett-Sweet is a former opera singer who makes Boston’s museums taste as good as they look - The Boston Globe
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