Drop by Michael's Museum on Wednesday for "The Curator Is In" from 10:30-12:30 and tell Michael, "I am looking for my mini-pencil." He might just give you one!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Inspired by CIRCUS ZIRKUS
This was a gift from Michael's Nephew. Notice the shiny new penny for scale. Can you imagine trying to juggle with these at Chicago Children's Museum's CIRCUS ZIRKUS?
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
"Michael Sent Me"
When you drop by Michael's Museum be sure to let Michael know that you: 1) Saw this blog, 2) Saw MM on Facebook, 3) Saw CCM's Facebook, or 4) All of the above. As a thank you, Michael will give you a little gift!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Easy Collection Display for Kids
"The Curator Is In" at Michael's Museum on Wednesday April 18th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. He will be demonstrating "Easy Collection Display for Kids." Drop by and see what Michael has to offer.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A World in Wood ... and more!
Let this be a summary statement of how wonderful the exhibit "A World of Wood ... and more!" is! I am holding in my hand the smallest person from this Matryoshka Doll set! Come see the exhibit now through the beginning of June, 1012.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A World of Wood ... and more!
Some items in the collection are: 18 pairs of animals, plus Noah and his wife, 2 miniature scenes in small wooden boxes made in Germany, nesting dolls that start at 2 1/2 inches and get smaller, 2 matryoshkas that hold tiny nutcrackers 5/8 of an inch tall, a Kachina doll carrying twins on his back, an articulated teddy bear 5/8 of an inch high, a tiny wedding party that includes mother and father of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, flower girls, the bridal couple and a minister, a small Japanese doll with four interchangeable heads, and a tiny porcelain doll in a wooden trunk with her personal belongings.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector
Associate Editor, Brilliant Star magazine
Today in Michael's Museum
Starting Wednesday, Michael will be at Michael's Museum from 10:30-12:30, as part of the "Curator is in..." program. Tell a story, share an experience, ask a question! He will be "In" every Wednesday during April, May, & June. Mention you saw this and get a free "Tiny Treasure."
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
A World of Wood ... and more!
“I’ve collected tiny things that appeal to me over the years, and realized as I prepared for this exhibit that many of them are carved or constructed of wood. I have also included some of my favorites that are not wooden. The group of miniatures you will see come from only eleven cultures, but they can attract the eye and imagination of anyone in the world who feels wonder that such small replicas of bits of our big world can be made so beautifully. The cultures represented are Chile, China, Denmark, Germany, the Hopi people, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector
Associate Editor, Brilliant Star magazine
Monday, April 9, 2012
A World of Wood ... and more!
“From tiny nesting dolls, to Kachina dolls, to a wedding of German figures, beautiful miniatures can be made of wood. ‘A World of Wood ... and more!’ will take you to a tiny imaginary place where your eyes will delight in creations carved and painted so beautifully that you may wish you were the right size to wander around among them.”
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector
Associate Editor, Brilliant Star magazine
Sunday, April 8, 2012
A World of Wood ... and more!
“When I was a little girl, our family had neighbors from Eastern Europe who displayed a glass cabinet filled with miniatures in their dining room. The miniatures fired my imagination, and I thought I could see a whole world of tiny people who loved and used them.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector
Associate Editor, Brilliant Star magazine
Saturday, April 7, 2012
A World of Wood ... and more!
Watch for a series of posts and photographs about "A World of Wood ... and more!"
Our Guest Collector for the April Changing Collections Cabinet in Michael’s Museum at Chicago Children’s Museum is Susan Engle, Associate Editor of Brilliant Star magazine and collector of small things. Brilliant Star is an award-winning magazine that invites children of all backgrounds and faiths to explore their roles as world citizens. It emphasizes concepts such as: the appreciation of cultural and racial diversity; peace among all religions and nations; the equality of women and men; the elimination of prejudices and poverty; and the sustainable development and protection of our fragile planet.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector
Associate Editor, Brilliant Star magazine
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Overheard...
Overheard in Michael's Museum today:
Father: "I remember having a truck that was filled with COKE bottles just like these."
While playing the Coffee Table Treasure Hunt, Adult: "Can you find the hot dog?" Child: "Does it have bread?"
On leaving the exhibit, a Teen: "This exhibit makes me feel so big!"
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Michael's Museum: An April Fool Baby
On this day (April 1) in 2007, an article appeared in the "Q" Section of The Chicago Tribune about Michael's Museum written by Staff Reporter Barbara Mahany. This article led to Michael's Museum: A Curious Collection of Tiny Treasures now being a permanent exhibit at Chicago Children's Museum.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Estoy en Mexico
Hola Amigos,
Estoy en Mexico. Ha sido en Puerto Vallarta desde el primero de Marzo y volveré en el trigésimo. Estarê en Michael's Museum a Chicago Children's Museum los Miercoles en Abril, Mayo, y Junio, de 10:30 a 12:30. !Visiteme!
Hi Friends,
I am in Mexico. I have been in Puerto Vallarta since the first of Marcha and will return on the thirtieth. I will be in Michael's Museum at Chicago Children's Museum on Wednesdays from 10:30 until 12:30 during April, May, and June. Come visit me!
Estoy en Mexico. Ha sido en Puerto Vallarta desde el primero de Marzo y volveré en el trigésimo. Estarê en Michael's Museum a Chicago Children's Museum los Miercoles en Abril, Mayo, y Junio, de 10:30 a 12:30. !Visiteme!
Hi Friends,
I am in Mexico. I have been in Puerto Vallarta since the first of Marcha and will return on the thirtieth. I will be in Michael's Museum at Chicago Children's Museum on Wednesdays from 10:30 until 12:30 during April, May, and June. Come visit me!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Navy Pier Design Concept
Exciting news about potential plans for Navy Pier, home of Chicago Children's Museum and Michael's Museum: A Curious Collection of Tiny Treasures.CLICK HERE: Navy Pier Design Concept by James Corner Field Operations
Friday, March 9, 2012
Announcing...
Reporting from Puerto Vallarta, MX
... the next Changing Collections Exhibit at Michael's Museum. We are very pleased to have Susan Engle as our next Guest Collector. The Exhibit will open on Thursday, April 5, 2012,
... the next Changing Collections Exhibit at Michael's Museum. We are very pleased to have Susan Engle as our next Guest Collector. The Exhibit will open on Thursday, April 5, 2012,
A World in Wood
Our Guest Collector for the April Changing Collections Cabinet in Michael’s Museum at Chicago Children’s Museum will be Susan Engle, Associate Editor of the Brilliant Star Magazine and collector of small things. Brilliant Star is an award-winning magazine that invites children of all backgrounds and faiths to explore their roles as world citizens. It emphasizes concepts such as: the appreciation of cultural and racial diversity; peace among all religions and nations; the equality of women and men; the elimination of prejudices and poverty; and the sustainable development and protection of our fragile planet.
“When I was a little girl, our family had neighbors from Eastern Europe who displayed a glass cabinet filled with miniatures in their dining room. The miniatures fired my imagination, and I thought I could see a whole world of tiny people who loved and used them.
“I've collected tiny things that appeal to me over the years, and realized as I prepared for this exhibit that many of them are carved or constructed of wood. The group of miniatures you will see come from only five cultures, but they can attract the eye and imagination of anyone in the world who wishes they could shrink down and live among them. The cultures include Russian, German, Japanese, Hopi and American. Africa and Chile among others may also be represented but for now, just five.
“From tiny nesting dolls, to Kachina dolls, to a wedding of German figures, beautiful miniatures can be made of wood. A World of Wood will take you to a tiny imaginary place where your eyes will delight in creations carved and painted so beautifully that you may wish you were the right size to wander around among them.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector Associate Editor, Brilliant Star Magazine
Some items in the collection will be:
18 pairs of animals, plus Noah and his wife
3 miniature scenes in small wooden boxes made in Germany
Nesting dolls that start at 2 1/2 inches and get smaller
2 matryoshkas that hold tiny nutcrackers 5/8 of an inch tall
A Kachina doll carrying twins on his back
An articulated teddy bear 5/8 of an inch high
A tiny wedding party that includes mother and father of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, flower girls, the bridal couple and a minister
A small Japanese doll with four interchangeable heads
A tiny porcelain doll in a wooden trunk with her personal belongings
Our Guest Collector for the April Changing Collections Cabinet in Michael’s Museum at Chicago Children’s Museum will be Susan Engle, Associate Editor of the Brilliant Star Magazine and collector of small things. Brilliant Star is an award-winning magazine that invites children of all backgrounds and faiths to explore their roles as world citizens. It emphasizes concepts such as: the appreciation of cultural and racial diversity; peace among all religions and nations; the equality of women and men; the elimination of prejudices and poverty; and the sustainable development and protection of our fragile planet.
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“When I was a little girl, our family had neighbors from Eastern Europe who displayed a glass cabinet filled with miniatures in their dining room. The miniatures fired my imagination, and I thought I could see a whole world of tiny people who loved and used them.
“I've collected tiny things that appeal to me over the years, and realized as I prepared for this exhibit that many of them are carved or constructed of wood. The group of miniatures you will see come from only five cultures, but they can attract the eye and imagination of anyone in the world who wishes they could shrink down and live among them. The cultures include Russian, German, Japanese, Hopi and American. Africa and Chile among others may also be represented but for now, just five.
“From tiny nesting dolls, to Kachina dolls, to a wedding of German figures, beautiful miniatures can be made of wood. A World of Wood will take you to a tiny imaginary place where your eyes will delight in creations carved and painted so beautifully that you may wish you were the right size to wander around among them.
Susan Engle - April 2012 Guest Collector Associate Editor, Brilliant Star Magazine
Some items in the collection will be:
18 pairs of animals, plus Noah and his wife
3 miniature scenes in small wooden boxes made in Germany
Nesting dolls that start at 2 1/2 inches and get smaller
2 matryoshkas that hold tiny nutcrackers 5/8 of an inch tall
A Kachina doll carrying twins on his back
An articulated teddy bear 5/8 of an inch high
A tiny wedding party that includes mother and father of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, flower girls, the bridal couple and a minister
A small Japanese doll with four interchangeable heads
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