Museum Evolution and Artifacts Unveiled

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This chapter explores the transformation of American museums from institutions rooted in the dominance of affluent white men to spaces that embrace diverse narratives and perspectives. It highlights the innovative Museum Sage program, encouraging deep engagement with art, and discusses the eerie allure of haunted artifacts along with the complexities of curatorial responsibilities. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding the historical context of items such as shrunken heads and human remains within the museum landscape.

A very special encore in memory of our favorite Museologist, Ronnie Cline. In this 2018 episode, we talked about the life and work of a great dude and a good pal who passed away this morning. On the agenda of his legendary episode: Museums! Mummies! Paintings! Hot dogs! Alie sits down with her dear internet friend and museologist Ronnie Cline, who manages 30,000 artifacts over 22 California State Park Museums. Get the hot gossip about behind-the-scenes museum life, vintage ghosts, following your dreams, changing the tone of history and the time Alie ruined a 16th Century Dutch portrait. Also: why Jack London is your new dead celebrity crush.

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Editing by Steven Ray Morris, Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, and Jacob Chaffee

Managing Director: Susan Hale

Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth