February 14, 2016
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at the Museum of World Treasures! The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we...
February 8, 2016
On Thursday, February 11, the Museum will be opening the next installation in the Rotating Gallery, Time Adorned: A Highlight of the Museum's Jewelry Collection. The Rotating Gallery changes on an annual basis and provides local university students the opportunity to gain professional experience in the museum field by curating a temporary...
February 1, 2016
Black History Month, or National African-American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African-Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans....
January 25, 2016
Museums are fascinating places because they not only have interesting artifacts to see, but they also provide information about the objects. Where do museums get their information from? Quite simply, from research, whether it be primary research or secondary research. Primary research is original research. These studies are produced by...
January 18, 2016
Today we celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his dedication and sacrifice during the American Civil Rights Movement. Tomorrow would have been his eighty-seventh birthday. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American Civil...
January 11, 2016
Diana Stanley is a Museum employee who is studying abroad in India. She will be updating the blog as a Field Reporter while she travels and explores. Temples are a key aspect of Indian culture and they are everywhere! Just about every street has a small complex, shrine, altar, or...
January 4, 2016
Museum Staff took a turn in the photobooth during Night of Treasures: STOMP! The Museum of World Treasures enjoyed a wonderful 2015! From spending time with our visitors during Customer Appreciation Day, to dancing the night way during Night of Treasures: STOMP!, we are so thankful for everything we got to...
December 28, 2015
As a nonprofit organization, we understand that our volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at the Museum. Their help does not go unnoticed, which is why we held a night just for them! On December 16, 2015, the Museum Staff held a dinner to celebrate the work that...
December 26, 2015
Today begins the annual celebration of Kwanzaa. From your friends at the Museum of World Treasures, we wanted to wish a Happy Kwanzaa to our visitors, volunteers, and patrons that celebrate this historic holiday. Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long...
December 21, 2015
As we get closer to Christmas and the anticipation and excitement of exchanging and opening gifts, it is an appropriate time to consider some of the significant and notable gifts that the Museum of World Treasures has received over the years. The Museum receives donations from collectors, but also has...