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Uncle Beazley’s New Home
In October 2014, Uncle Beazley and four other models from the same collection, the Triceratops model that had long been a favorite of young visitors to the Berkshire Museum, moved to the Berkshire...
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Cast a Vote for the Arts
Today’s post comes from Laurie M. Werner, Director of Advancement for the Berkshire Museum. Laurie has nearly 20 years’ experience in management and development for nonprofit cultural institutions, and...
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Behind the scenes at the Berkshire Museum Shop
Today’s post is by Kate Rosenblatt, Berkshire Museum Shop Manager. “How does it look to you, I ask?” “How does it look to you, she replies?” My colleague in the museum shop and I say these simple...
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Innovation for all!
With the Spark!Lab, our WeeMuse Parent/Child STEM program, science-based after-school programs, summer camps and more our Education and Interpretation team has worked hard to create a variety of STEM...
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See image. Repeat Action.
by Craig Langlois, Education and Public Program Manager and co-designer of If/Then Stop and think of the first time you remember visiting a museum. Where were you? What did you see? What did you smell?...
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Inventor Profiles: Sarah E. Goode & Garrett Morgan
Inventing happens when someone sees a need and tries to find a way to solve it. In this post, Spark!Lab Host Hannah Sherman introduces us to two inventors from the 19th Century whose creations have...
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Laura Bragg and the Origins of our School Programs
Today’s post was written in honor of Women’s History Month by Curatorial Assistant Kendra Knisley. The Berkshire Museum’s first director, Laura Bragg, was a pioneer and reformer who believed that...
View ArticlePechaKucha Pittsfield Nights
2015 PechaKucha Pittsfield Night Schedule: August 16 @ 7pm Presenters still needed! Contact us with your idea today! [The deadline to register is July 20] PechaKucha Night is a massive celebration,...
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WordXWord Festival at the Museum
Story Slam and Teen Open Mic: WordXWord Preseason Event featuring Robbie Q Telfer Friday, July 18, 7pm Free and open to the public A fast paced competition hosted by Robbie Q Telfer featuring...
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Discover the ins and outs of food, gardens, and sustainable living skills in this new series of workshops and demonstrations. Each session will feature community members teaching a fun and valuable...
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