It’s Monday, so it goes without saying that we could all probably use a little motivation. This Monday I’m feeling motivated by #MuseumWeek, so I thought I’d pass it along.
Now I know what you’re thinking: “There’s more than one hashtag day dedicated to museums?” Yes! And although #MuseumSelfie Day has a special place in my heart…
What do you do on a rainy Saturday in #NYC? Take selfies in historically significant mirrors at @metmuseum, of course.
A photo posted by Stephanie Malkus (@slm326) on Sep 14, 2014 at 5:03pm PDT
I’m a sucker for all things museum, and I’m even more of a sucker for museums on social media. Because museums rock on social media. That’s just a fact.
Case in point…
The #MuseumWeek is officially launched and starts off by delivering the secrets of the museum world! #secretsMW pic.twitter.com/3UnSNjsaf2
— Musée du Louvre (@MuseeLouvre) March 28, 2016
Ever wonder how 'Sculpture Hall' got its name? This photo from 1920 might explain things. #secretsMW #stlartmuseum pic.twitter.com/NoeeX8Cjsb
— SaintLouisArtMuseum (@STLArtMuseum) March 28, 2016
Want to spend a night in one of the world’s most famous paintings? In celebration of our upcoming exhibition Van Gogh’s Bedrooms, we’ve created a replica of the most iconic bedroom in art. We’re listing the room on @airbnb and giving you the exclusive opportunity to stay there for a night. We’ll start accepting requests tomorrow, so keep an eye out for our next post! #VanGoghbnb
A photo posted by The Art Institute of Chicago (@artinstitutechi) on Feb 8, 2016 at 2:41pm PST
Do we really store our collections underneath the Mall? (#4) #secretsMW @SmithsonianArchhttps://t.co/1E9FSDCPkC pic.twitter.com/BqrJuQeXQj
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) March 28, 2016
Last May, after ten months of conservation work, Charles Le Brun's arresting portrait of Everhard Jabach and his family was put on view in gallery 617. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes photograph of Michael Gallagher, Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge, Department of Paintings Conservation, applying the first layer of varnish to the surface of the Jabach portrait. #TheMet #MuseumWeek #SecretsMW
A photo posted by The Met (@metmuseum) on Mar 28, 2016 at 2:42pm PDT
Seriously, if you do nothing else to celebrate Museum Week, follow a few of them on social, and prepare to be amazed (and maybe even learn something). Although, I would recommend visiting one. Just a suggestion. Happy Museum Week all, celebrate well.
…bi-daily smile…
Ferris gets it…
