Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
We found the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park on AtlasObscura.com and I was a little hesitant about it. Often I feel like I’m looking at a junkyard when you get to one of the site’s offbeat …
Category: Art
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
During our travels I’ve learned that I’m not really a fan of contemporary art. I just don’t “get” most of it. So unless there’s something Doug wants to see, I’m generally ready to skip it. …
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
The Hermitage Museum and Gardens are located in Norfolk, Virgina, on 12 acres nestled along the Lafayette River. The site includes formal gardens, natural woodlands, an impressive art collection, and an absolutely amazing Arts and …
The Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Collection
I wrote about our visit to the Chrysler Museum of Art and referenced their glass collection in this post, if you would like some additional details. Otherwise, enjoy some amazing glass! The cover photo is …
Chrysler Museum of Art
Yes, another art museum for us. I can’t help it, when there’s Sisleys and Hassams and Renoirs to be seen! The cover photo to this post, for example, is Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Trees by the Edge …
Treasures at the Met Cloisters
You can read the backstory on the Met Cloisters here. That post focused on the architectural elements of the museum; this post focuses on a sampling of the treasures found within. The cover photo is …
Architecture / Art / Museums
The Architecture of the Met Cloisters
I decided to stop into the Met Cloisters almost on a whim, using it to break up a drive. Doug had previously visited the site so it was fair game for a solo foray. I …
The Wadsworth Atheneum Porcelain and Earthenware Collection
I wrote about the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art here, but I thought its porcelain collection warranted its own post. Enjoy this virtual visit! The cover photo is a porcelain tea bowl and saucer set …
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Conn., is a true gem! It has a world-class art collection, along with a wonderful array of decorative arts. The museum is located in a beautiful building …
Helen Bruce Dioramas Exhibit
At the end of the Boscobel House tour, the guide pointed out a room I would have otherwise missed. Inside was an exhibit of miniature dioramas by Helen Bruce (1880-1961). Though completely unconnected to the …