Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The Stained Golden Age

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Jan Asselijn’s snowy scene in our collection is one of only four known winter landscapes by the Dutch Golden Age artist. After living and wo...
Friday, January 22, 2021

Uncovering Ancient Egyptian Treasures

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When The Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu watercolor was accessioned by WAM in 1925, it marked a seminal moment of American excitement a...
Friday, January 8, 2021

Here's the Scoop on How "Kimono Couture" went Virtual

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Rachel Parikh, WAM's Assistant Curator of Asian and Middle Eastern Art, reveals the behind-the scenes details about our first virtual ex...
Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Timeless Treasures: Beloved Thank-You Notes from Student Visitors

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One of the joys of working in the Museum's Education Department is greeting the students arriving for their field trip tours, which are ...
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Shining a Light on Hanukkah at WAM

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Hanukkah, the eight-day holiday, which means "dedication" in Hebrew, commemorates the rededication of the second Temple in Jerusal...
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Stitches in Time: The Ambient Art of Jean François Millet

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As fall draws to a close, the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. For many of us, that means spending more time indoors. Two wor...
Thursday, November 5, 2020

Uncovering the Stylish Complexity and Craftsmanship of Samurai Armor

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The Worcester Art Museum is home not only to European arms and armor, but also the arms of other cultural groups including Japanese armors. ...