Ronnie Cline

In a heartfelt encore, Ronnie Cline, a beloved museologist who managed over 30,000 artifacts across 22 California State Park Museums, shares his passion for museums. He discusses the real-life magic and myths of museum curation, including engaging anecdotes about vintage artifacts and the life of Jack London. Ronnie reflects on the importance of inclusivity in interpreting history and reveals the delightful quirks of museum life, even diving into ghostly encounters. Join in as they explore the sensory joys and mysteries of cultural heritage!

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.Follow @MuseumRonnie on InstagramMore episode sources & linksSupport Ologies on Patreon for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Steven Ray MorrisMusic by Nick Thorburn