The West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa is a blast from the past for most of the older generation while the younger generations get to see how their grandparents or great grandparents got to live long before they were born. The overall theme of the museum is honoring and memorializing the old city of Tallapoosa. When exploring the little museum, there are displays of old stores and work offices such as a dentist office or a doctor’s office display from the 1800’s. These displays are interesting to look at because most of the stuff on display in each of these rooms are actual items from that time or very close to that era. When viewing these rooms, there is a button viewers can press which activates a narrator to tell them what they are viewing …show more content…
They display vary from actual replications of stores, the wildlife that can be found here, and the Native American artifacts that were found in this city. Most of the exhibits are pleasing to look at and well organized. They did a great job with making the replica store displays interactive with getting to press the button to hear the telling of what is being viewed and getting to learn more about this area from history. Some areas, though, are more cluttered and hsve quite a lot to try and take in all at once. An example of this is the area with the war memorabilia. In the display case there is a lot of objects such as photos or items like canteens and clothing items all lumped together. It is neat to look at and learn more about the army and war our veterans were a part of, but this display is bit overwhelming. There does not seem to be any true inaccuracies in the displays at the museum. There could potentially be small ones like an item being put in the wrong display in the store replications that might keep it from being completely historically accurate, or the dinosaur exhibit could be inaccurate because the dinosaur replica is of one that was thought to have roamed here. There is chance that it may not have which leaves it open to the potential to be a historically inaccurate
It must have been 13 years or so since I have been to the art museum, back in elementary school, on a one of a kind field trip. 13 years is way too long to have been away from the art museum, as my experience this year reminded me that. It was a beautiful, sunny October day, although it felt like July, and it was an even better day to talk a walk through the vast, mesmerizing pieces of art that the museum has to offer. The North Carolina Museum of Art provides an abundance of artwork from various time periods, cultures, and one can find art anywhere from Egyptian, to classical, to modern and contemporary art. The artwork that the museum provides not only displays an abundance of artwork, but
Except for the Visitor Center, which offers exhibits that includes artifacts found in the vicinity, a visit to
The Museum included photos and information about the cultures and the history of Tucson. It was fascinating to see how people lived back in the day and compare it to now. It also had ancient artifacts from back in the day such as ancient cars, dresses, utensils, machines, beds and etc. Seeing the artifacts was very interesting to me because it enhances knowledge of their culture. The museum preserves artifacts of historical significance for the future generation.
The Civil War museum located in New Orleans is a very interesting museum to visit. On the outside the museum stands out from the surrounding building as it has an older brick style building which almost looks like a church in some aspects.. On the right side of the stairs that lead up inside is a large cannon on display. Upon entering the museum it is made apparent that the building is in good condition, but is also very old. Every step that I took while in the museum sounded as if the floor was about to cave in underneath my feet. I was greeted upon entry to the museum and I paid my entry fee and was given a sheet of paper with some general information on the museum. Once leaving the desk I walked along the wall to my left which was covered in glass cases that contained a multitude of civil war artifacts.
The North Carolina Museum of Art is an art museum that composes of 5,000 years of artistic work from antiquity to the present. It features over 40 galleries, an amphitheater for outdoor performances, and a variety of exhibitions and public programs. The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM and closed on some holidays.
One thing is the author could never truly understand my culture because she is not African american. She never had to go through things that almost every African American goes through on a daily basis. Throughout the article the author incorporated people's opinion of the museum who are part of the African american community. This way she presents opinion significant to me and my heritage. People who deeply rooted to the essay shared interesting insights. One woman whose story was in the article could reminisce the days of Martin Luther King Jr. giving his “I have a Dream” speech on the Washington mall. She wanted to introduce the pride and pain of African Americans. The author described the museum as a place where you can get culturally enriched because of all the things said in the writing. The author wanted to demonstrate who would benefit from the museum. Generations of people can come together and see their history together even if it very dark. This is one way the author The museum is a life changing experience. From seeing the casket of 14 year old Emmett Till who was lynched by a white men in mississippi in 1955. To seeing the slave trade routes and how millions of Africans were taken from their homeland. The museum is very deep there is even an exhibit that shows child size ankle cuffs. It is made clear before you enter the museum you will see heart wrenching things without it being
The interior is supposed to be styled after a mid-1800's fort and the second floor is a replica of a bridge (I forget the name) that troops from these states would have had to march over to get to the rest of the US and the areas of engagement. We were lucky enough to visit during their temporary exhibit entitled Bodices, Bonnets and Weeds – Civil War and Mid-Victorian Fashions! A whole exhibit space filled with antique clothing, jewelry and accessories! I am so glad that my camera karma was good and that I was able to get a few good photos to share with you. If you watched the Gettysburg documentary I posted about a couple weeks ago, you will remember what a huge part Lieutenant Colonel Rufus Dawes and his “Iron Brigade” (made up of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry troops) played in many battles, especially at Gettysburg. Even though the upper-Midwest saw no action itself, men from all over the region did and this museum illustrates their lives and
I personally love looking at museums and learning about past history. Looking at this website regarding the Jim Crow Museum, I feel that this museum provides a plethora of items and exhibits to provide the onlooker with accurate information about what occurred to blacks throughout history. This was a horrible time in history when blacks were not seen as equals and were not given many rights, if any. With that being said, I feel that some of the exhibits and items in this museum might provide “mixed feelings” to those who lived through this time in history and/or those whose ancestors did.
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, part of the New Orleans Museum of Art, contains several dozen 20th century and 21st century sculptures from across the globe. The five-acre garden mostly features figures from American and European artists, most of them being created within the past 70 years. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of City Park, many impressive works are presented at the sculpture garden. However, two particular works that stood out to me were the Venus Victorius and Untitled.
I chose this museum because it is located in one the city’s oldest parks on the southeastern edge of downtown and allows us to visually experience what life was like in North Texas during the 19th and early 20th century. It is situated along a charming redbrick Main Street, and has 38 exquisitely restored building that are fully furnished buildings, some of which include-- a log cabin, a Greek Revival style mansion, a school house, a shotgun house and a farmstead that dates back to 1840 through 1910, and invite us to scrutinize the past through self-guided tours and winsome living history presentations. Added to the atmosphere are live farm animals and a host of reiterating events, costumed docents, that range from mock gunfights to historical replications.It makes us step back in time at this wonderfully bizarre, victorian-era park.
I read new information on events that occurred in our city and that helped me know my city better. It was very interesting to read and see many events that my professor had covered in class. I enjoyed seeing how Americans lived in the past. Regarding education, children started going to school and some of their desks were displayed in the museum. There were also samples of clothing that people used to wear during the 1950’s and 1970’s. Therefore, I learned the way that people used to live many years ago. I learned that George Eastman created the photographic film and also improved it by creating the “Brownie”. This was a box camera that introduced the snapshot. Film and cameras became commercial due to the Brownie. Radios, telephones, and televisions improved American lives. In my visit to the museum I got the opportunity to experience very closely how people used to live in the Rio Grande Valley. I learned that the advances in technology, battles, revolutions, and railroads created what is now
However, I was disappointed that most of the items in the house are not original. Items are both reproductions and replicas of their original. They are afraid of theft since the museum has a reputation of having people demanding to be let in for a tour. It was even more surprising to actually see it with my own eyes. It really put into perspective that, sadly, the museum had to take precautionary measures for people similar to what our class experience. If the items were really personal, they were placed in cabinets. After visiting the Courthouse, I have a new respect for seeing glass cases holding the original wallpaper and wood of the building. This respect grew over time, even from the first trip to MSV. The exterior of the house is just as important as the actual
On September 28th, I attend the “Artful Conversation: ‘Bridge and Tugs’” event at the Georgia Museum of Art. At the event, the curator, Carissa DiCindio facilitated an in-depth conversation about Jonas Lee’s painting, “Bridge and Tugs.” We began by looking at the painting and discussing what we saw with the others and then after a while we were instructed to find a new seat. After finding a new seat we received a pencil and a small sheet of paper and Ms. DiCindio asked us to sketch the painting to the best of our abilities. Afterwards, she asked us again what we noticed about the painting. Many people noted they had noticed new details within the painting while sketching, and others stated that simply changing their position in the room had
When people think about a museum most of them think about walking around starring at paintings they don’t understand and reading the little cards with their description. After a while they get tired of walking around long hallways and finally decide to leave. On the other hand, the Gallery One at the Cleveland Museum of Arts is more than just a museum, it’s a fun and innovative environment that how Alexander explained, “… the intention of Gallery One was to transform visitors into participants, rather than passive observers.” (2014). When people get their hands on the action they are most likely to have fun, learn, and build experience.
It was one of the first depot’s to be built in Victorian style having an office, a men’s and women’s waiting room and a freight room.