museums

The Breakers—Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s Newport, R.I., mansion—in 1914

The Uncertain Future of Places That Preserve America’s Past

Thanks to the City's infamous witch trials, the historic homes and gardens ...

Thanks to the City's infamous witch trials, the historic homes and gardens on the Salem, Mass., waterfront usually get about a third of their annual visitors in the Halloween season. But the COVID-19 pandemic and...

A General view showing the British Museum in London. May 28, 2019.

Why a Plan to Redefine the Meaning of 'Museum' Is Stirring Up Controversy

As institutions try to figure out their roles in a changing world, a vote o...

As institutions try to figure out their roles in a changing world, a vote on the meaning of "museum" has led to controversy in the industry

Gay Pride Parade commemorating the Stonewall uprising, in New York City's Greenwich Village on June 28, 1971.

50 Years After Stonewall, We’re Still Disagreeing About What Happened There. That’s Why the Archives Matter

Disagreements about what happened at Stonewall are fueled by a lack of acce...

Disagreements about what happened at Stonewall are fueled by a lack of access to the original sources and the sad fact that LGBTQ history is seldomly taught in schools