Building the Nation’s Fossil Hall, Excavating the Evidence for the Continuing Importance of Museums
GW Undergraduate Series: Can't Get to DC Museums, Historical Sites and Political Institutions? We Will Bring Them to You!
Tue, 6 April, 2021
2:30pm
Details
Presenter: Siobhan Starrs, Exhibition Developer and Project Manager
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Moderator: Dr. Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Exhibition developer and project manager Siobhan Starrs will take you behind-the-scenes of the seven-year mammoth undertaking to renovate, design, and rebuild the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Fossil Hall. Starrs will provide an overview of the project’s breadth, surprising discoveries unearthed along the way, and the continuing cultural relevance of museums.
How to Register
Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom using your GW email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.