One of the reasons I am most interested in working as a curator once I am done school, is because every day is different and curators are constantly answering questions and researching new things! In saying that, I love it when I am presented with a question to solve. A few weeks ago, Susan (ourContinue reading “The Mystery of Victorian Dining Utensils”
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Art Inspiration on Ministers Island
Sir William Van Horne was a man of many talents as he had a wide assortment of interests aside from his entrepreneurial endeavours. One of Van Horne’s passions was art, he had his own impressive collection of paintings, which included works by Delacroix, Ribot, Rousseau and Michel to name a few. However, he was notContinue reading “Art Inspiration on Ministers Island”
All Aboard!
Welcome to the All Aboard with Laura: Behind the Scenes of Ministers Island blog! My name is Laura Oland and I am the new Museum Intern working for the Van Horne Estates on Ministers Island. I started my new position at the beginning of May, and I am so thrilled to have been given thisContinue reading “All Aboard!”
All Aboard with Laura 