Émile Auguste Reiber: Champion of Mid-19th Century Japonisme
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
One of the highlights of the exhibition, Attention to Detail: Architectural Arts and Design in the Collection on display beginning January 13 in the Karshan Center of Graphic Art, is a group of design drawings Émile Auguste Reiber (1826-1893). Reiber... Read More
A Showcase for Florida's Natural History
Wed, Nov 08, 2017
The Relationship Between the Cici and Hyatt Brown Collection and Nature
The Cici and Hyatt Brown collection is a showcase of the diversity of natural history in the state of Florida. For over 150 years, tourists have not only visited Florida for its... Read More
North Wing: A Treasure Trove of Decorative Arts and History
Wed, Oct 11, 2017
The many galleries of the Museum's North Wing are full of decorative and fine arts that demonstrate the ever-changing tastes of societies from around the world. Each object contains symbolic value and reflects important attitudes and realities of the... Read More
A Unique Look at Local History
Wed, Oct 04, 2017
Often local history and culture are under-taught and underappreciated in today’s educational system. Past events, activities, people, and places inform us who we are by reminding us of who we once were. One of the great aspects of the collection in t... Read More
Delicious and Refreshing: Over 100 Years of Coca-Cola Advertising Calendars
Wed, Aug 23, 2017
The first Coca-Cola calendar was released in 1891 when the ownership of the company transferred from the original owner and inventor, John Pemberton, to Asa Griggs Candler. Candler was a strong believer in the new advertising techniques associated wi... Read More
From the Chief Curator's Desk
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
The exhibition currently on view in the Ford Gallery as MOAS is Gods and Goddesses: Greek Mythology in the MOAS Collection. While I had hit on the idea for this exhibition when I first started familiarizing myself with the collection, it was a true t... Read More
John "Doc" Pemberton and His Amazing Medicine
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
The early origins of Coca-Cola is an amazing story with a web of connections which turned a nerve and brain tonic into the most recognized soft drink brand in the world. The story begins on July 8, 1831, with the birth of John "Doc" Pemberton in Knox... Read More
Women Painting Florida
Tue, Jun 06, 2017
Female artists have created art throughout history, and yet sadly, their work has not always been as acknowledged as that of their male counterparts. Women artists were frequently challenged due to gender biases in the mainstream fine art world. They... Read More
Hidden Treasures
Fri, May 05, 2017
The Museum of Arts & Sciences has over 27,000 accessioned objects. Many of these objects have never been on exhibit.
One piece which has never been exhibited is contained within a small emerald green velvet-covered box. When the box is opened, it ... Read More
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