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...
December 14, 2015
There is a story about blind men and an elephant. When these blind men encounter an elephant, each one touches a different part of the animal. One feels the trunk, another the tusk, another an ear, another the body, and another the tail. Each man draws a different conclusion about...
December 12, 2015
As the final days of Hanukkah approach, we wanted to wish a Happy Hanukkah to our guests, volunteers, and patrons who celebrate this historic holiday. Enjoy your time with loved ones! If you still need gift ideas for the holiday season, be sure to check out our Holiday...
December 7, 2015
Today, we remember Pearl Harbor. Propaganda poster issued by the United States Office of War Information. "Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The barrage lasted just two hours, but it...
December 1, 2015
Today’s the Day! We hope you haven’t completely spent your paycheck on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday. While spending is fun, we think giving is better. Here are the Top 10 Reasons you should give to the Museum of World Treasures on #GivingTuesday: 10. MOWT has one...
November 30, 2015
At the Museum of World Treasures, we want to cultivate a culture of giving back. At a recent staff meeting, the idea of giving back or volunteering as a collective group came up for discussion. What emerged was quite impressive. "I volunteer 10-12 hours a week to help women get out...
November 28, 2015
The Museum of World Treasures is excited to celebrate the upcoming holiday season! Our local gift shop is filled with unique and special items to ensure the people on your list are getting exactly what they want. Consider shopping local and supporting our nonprofit organization by picking gifts from our Museum...