June 11, 2014
Ronald Reagan's speech is famous. He said, “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” After World War II, the...
June 3, 2014
Posted by Diana Stanley, Museum Volunteer and Customer Service Representative On Sunday, June 15 bring dad in for a day of historic adventure at the Museum of World Treasures. From noon to 5 p.m. on Father's Day all dads get in free with a paid youth or adult child admission....
May 29, 2014
This week marks the 354th anniversary of the English Restoration, a time when England renounced and then reinstated its monarchy. There is exciting progress every day on our new European royalty exhibit, Creating the Crown, which is set to open to the public for our annual fundraiser on July 26. Want to see...
May 23, 2014
Posted by Museum Customer Service Representative and Volunteer Diana Stanley Barbecues by the lakeside, spending time with one’s family, and taking a break from work- all trademarks of a good Memorial Day. But what is Memorial Day? When did it begin? Why should we care beyond that the bank is...
May 22, 2014
Posted by Museum Customer Service Representative and Volunteer Diana Stanley On this on day in 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off from Missouri on an adventure of a lifetime. Officially titled the “Corps of Discovery,” the group was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase....
May 7, 2014
Did you forget flowers? This Sunday, May 11, bring your mom to the Museum for a special afternoon of fun and adventure! On Mother's Day all moms will get in FREE with a paid youth or adult admission. Make sure to check out our Summer Adventure Camps while you're here. The Museum...
April 11, 2014
Posted by Museum intern Victoria Kunhardt The Museum of World Treasures will soon host author Linda S. Johnston for the first event of the 2014 Lecture Series. Johnston will join the Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 to discuss her book Hope Amid Hardship. Johnston is an environmental educator and field interpreter for George...
March 27, 2014
Posted by Museum intern Victoria Kunhardt We hope you were able to join us at the Museum for our second annual "Week of Heroes" event over spring break. Thank you to all our guests and visitors for this event; you made it a great success! Visitors had the chance to...
March 7, 2014
Posted by Museum Intern Victoria Kunhardt Are you excited for 300:Rise of an Empire premiering in theaters? The Museum is happy to announce that starting Friday, March 7, the Old Town Warren Theatre and the Museum of World Treasures are teaming up for an amazing deal. Starting Friday, March 7, Museum guests will receive...
March 6, 2014
Posted by Museum Intern Victoria Kunhardt The Museum of World Treasures is proud to announce that the new Banquet Space is officially open for a variety of corporate and social events. The Museum would like to thank all of the vendors who participated in the open house event on Tuesday,...