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...
November 26, 2015
May the good things of life be yours in abundance, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year! The Museum of World Treasures will be closed today to allow our staff and volunteers to celebrate with their families. We will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2015
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to...
November 16, 2015
If you are familiar with the Museum of World Treasures, then you probably know about Ivan the Tyrannosaurus rex. After all, Ivan is the biggest artifact in the Museum, one of our main attractions, and a mascot for the Museum. What you may not know is why Ivan is called a Tyrannosaurus...