Archive for February, 2010

Boise Museums About Communities

February 27th, 2010
Boise Museums About Communities

Among Boise’s many featured and famous museums are the Idaho Black History Museum and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. These two museums differ from the rest of the museums in Boise by dedicating itself to the history and culture of their respective communities.

The Idaho Black History Museum was founded in 1995, built to educate people about the history and culture of African Americans, especially the African » Read more: Boise Museums About Communities

An Inside Look at Five of Austin’s Top Museums

February 23rd, 2010
An Inside Look at Five of Austin's Top Museums

Austin, Texas, is well known for its nightlife, but there is plenty to do during daylight hours, too. With a wide variety of museums and cultural centers catering to most every interest, Austin provides visitors and residents alike with countless options for cultural outings. Here is a closer look at five of Austin’s best.

1)Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum
Dedicated in 1971, the Lyndon B. Johnson presidential l » Read more: An Inside Look at Five of Austin’s Top Museums

Singapore Art Museum – a Fusion of Art, History and Asian Discovery

February 18th, 2010
Singapore Art Museum – a Fusion of Art, History and Asian Discovery

A pride to its nation, the Singapore Art Museum houses the largest public collection of modern and contemporary Singaporean Asian artworks in the world. Apart from being renowned for its vibrant array of art, the museum, which also lovingly referred to as SAM, presents a fine compilation of contemporary art and art histories.

Housed in a renovated 19th century mission school and offers the world over 7 » Read more: Singapore Art Museum – a Fusion of Art, History and Asian Discovery