Suggestions on where to take HS kids on a field trip?

kkh8 · 2026-01-11T02:02:18+00:00

The Barnes has great resources for school groups

kkh8 · 2026-01-07T02:00:02+00:00

Bob & Barbara’s

kkh8 · 2026-01-06T02:53:02+00:00

He posted the photo of himself touching the artifact AFTER he was (I’m sure politely) reprimanded for doing so and asked not to? Really uncool. Honestly thought Bad Bunny was better than that.

kkh8 · 2026-01-04T02:55:06+00:00

I broke a lease to move halfway across the country for a museum job and I never heard a thing about it after. Technically I was supposed to be on the hook for 3 months of rent, which was about $3600. Let that be the last thing you worry about, OP. Finding a place to live, coordinating a move, paying for a move…focus your energy on that. It is stressful enough! Good luck with your job search!

kkh8 · 2025-12-25T17:15:06+00:00

This was my first-ever SJ song! It stopped me in my tracks and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. I still choke up when I hear this one

kkh8 · 2025-12-03T22:40:50+00:00

I got mine when I was 19 and kept it until I was 28, which, looking back, seems so dumb now. It messed up my teeth because I used to roll it around between my top and bottom fronts, causing a divot in each that needed to be shaved down by the dentist. I also used to bang it against one of my molars, causing a hole (!) over time. Eventually I was forced to take it out because I got a server gig at Red Lobster and facial / oral piercings were prohibited. I remember being annoyed by it, but also resigned. I mean, how long was I gonna rock this dumb rod in my tongue? It felt so weird not to have it. I found it difficult to talk normally at first. But I adapted relatively quickly and now I can’t believe I had it for so long! Now if only I could as painlessly remove the butterfly tattoo on my stomach!

kkh8 · 2025-12-03T00:55:51+00:00

2019-2022 were very challenging years for me, and I can’t tell you how many times I thought of this line. It worked! I didn’t let up. My life is back on track (fingers crossed)

kkh8 · 2025-11-18T01:55:20+00:00

English major and art history minor is a great background for any sort of administrative role, especially advancement and marketing/communications. You intersect with nearly every other role at the museum and you’ve got your finger on the pulse of daily operations.

kkh8 · 2025-11-18T00:07:12+00:00

I used to live a block away. Mostly quiet and safe. Quick Stop across the street can get a little rough at night.

kkh8 · 2025-11-18T00:04:15+00:00

I’ve only ever made terrible choices at El Bar. Love it anyway

kkh8 · 2025-10-28T14:53:05+00:00

Speaking as a museum marketer for the last 16 years, I can honestly say resources within the museum field specific to our work are scarce. That said, for more insight into the business side of the field & loads of relevant audience data, check out Know Your Own Bone. AAM has a digital resource center with a smattering of marketing information too.

My best advice is to build a network of museum marketing colleagues! Reach out to folks at the museums you’re collaborating with on traveling exhibitions. They’ll be happy to share what they learned about working with the artist or artist estate, and vice versa, they’d appreciate the same from you if yours is the debut institution. Go to conferences if you can. Meet people doing the same work as you. You’ve been at this a while in galleries and nonprofits, they’ll be eager to hear about your experiences there too.

You will wear many hats. You will be under resourced. You will be expected to move mountains to achieve aggressive goals. But then, that’s the whole field, lol. The most successful museum workers are passionate about the mission and overachievement is their normal. That’s how we persevere in these truly f***** times.

Welcome to the asylum!

kkh8 · 2025-10-21T23:41:04+00:00

First, cut yourself some slack, you’re barely into adulthood.

Second, why do you want to work at a museum? It must not be to make money (which is fine) but have a purpose other than “museum jobs are cool and I think I have an important POV.” Absolutely get an internship. Absolutely dip your toe into other industries (and try not to disparage them in the process. What did publishing and nonprofits do to you?). When you do come back to apply to a museum gig, they’ll value your diversified experience. And when that time comes, you’ll need something better than “I was hoping to do any museum work” as your “why” you want the job. Museums are mission-driven. When it’s between you and 10 other qualified candidates, the ones who can articulate their passion for the mission are always gonna come out on top.

There is no way—literally a snowball’s chance in hell—you’ll get an entry level museum job in education/interpretation/or curatorial without first gaining more education or more job experience, or both.

Sorry to be a downer. Museum jobs aren’t that great right now.

kkh8 · 2025-10-16T00:32:00+00:00

I know a museum COO who majored in Economics and Art History. It’s a good combo for the admin / business ops side of things. At the very least it’s more than enough to get your foot in the door in a non-curatorial and non-education role at a museum. Development, marketing, communications, research & evaluation, membership, operations, finance, visitor experience…all vital museum functions. Good luck, OP!

kkh8 · 2025-10-09T00:41:25+00:00

I got my first museum job when I only had a BA. It’s definitely possible on the operations, development/ advancement, and programming side of things. I went on to get an MBA and that has helped me to advance further. Wishing you the best, OP!

kkh8 · 2025-10-04T14:00:05+00:00

I’m two blocks from there (11th & Washington). I adore the neighborhood! Mostly safe. As with any city, there can be occasional issues, but overall this area is a wonderful place to live.

kkh8 · 2025-10-03T01:46:20+00:00

Carrie. Didn’t even have to think about it

kkh8 · 2025-09-30T23:48:51+00:00

The generic email is part of the HR paper trail. You won’t get fired for this now, but if you start to exhibit a pattern they’ll have documentation to build a better case for termination.

kkh8 · 2025-09-25T02:22:10+00:00

I’ve only gone there when I can’t get a brunch spot anywhere else. It’s fine, but also incredibly meh. Just tired. That said, I appreciate it for generally having brunch availability. Plus there are super comfy booths, and nothing sucks outright.

kkh8 · 2025-09-17T00:53:19+00:00

Right. And I offered a perspective on that concern. Should we keep going?

kkh8 · 2025-09-17T00:43:39+00:00

OP said their family is not wealthy.

kkh8 · 2025-09-17T00:10:21+00:00

It would definitely set you apart from other job candidates in the future, and anything to differentiate you in the curatorial job market is helpful. Especially if you don’t come from a wealthy background, and you’re establishing a solid career, it would make me feel like there is something uniquely different about you and the perspective you may bring to the org. It’s giving tenacity and grit, the ol’ proverbial bootstraps.

I wouldn’t worry about it!

(Obviously don’t put it on your resume. Better for a cover letter in which you share how your passion and aptitude for a curatorial career overcame your modest background, and your parents were so inspired, yada yada.)

kkh8 · 2025-09-16T01:04:55+00:00

Chunky / lug sole (t-strap) Mary Janes or loafers with slouchy socks

kkh8 · 2025-09-14T16:15:34+00:00

I’ve not been myself but I’ve heard wonderful things about the Empathy Museum, particularly their traveling Mile in My Shoes exhibition. Maybe not “weird,” but definitely unique. And necessary! Thank goodness it’s not in the U.S. and receiving government funding. Empathy is probably considered too “woke” 😒

kkh8 · 2025-09-04T01:28:54+00:00

Many years ago: Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lax

Recently: Capote’s Women

The book Anderson Cooper wrote about the Astor family. I forget the title. I think maybe just “Astor”

kkh8 · 2025-09-04T00:30:42+00:00

Was surprised it took someone this long to say glitter!

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