The Style Blog: Washington museum


Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 04/26/2012

Newseum looks at social media in new HP New Media Gallery
By Jacqueline Trescott
The Newseum has selected an interactive exhibition on social media as the first permanent exhibition at the museum since it opened in 2008. The HP New Media Gallery opens Friday with plenty of multimedia and digital technology displays.

By Jacqueline Trescott  |  03:22 PM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Newseum, social media, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP New Media Gallery, Washington museum

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 03/09/2012

Chakaia Booker and her sculptures arrive on New York Avenue
By Jacqueline Trescott
Booker’s work —made out of rubber tires —was the second installation of a sculpture project, spearheaded by the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

By Jacqueline Trescott  |  11:06 AM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chakaia Booker, National Museum of Women in the Arts, New York Avenue Sculpture Project, Washington museum, outdoor sculpture

Posted at 06:22 PM ET, 03/08/2012

John Wayne Gacy captured at the Crime Museum
By Jacqueline Trescott
It’s hard to believe but there is enough material about John Wayne Gacy to warrant a museum exhibition. The Crime Museum, a Washington attraction that shows the warts and heroics of the criminals and the crimefighters, is opening a show about Gacy.

By Jacqueline Trescott  |  06:22 PM ET, 03/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National Crime and Punishment Museum, John Wayne Gacy, Sam Amirante, Danny Broderick, serial killers, Washington museum

Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/18/2011

Lincoln's coat returns to Ford's Theatre
By Jacqueline Trescott
The original wool overcoat worn by President Lincoln the night of his assassination in 1865 will be placed back on display next month, Ford's Theatre announced. The historic artifact is rotated off exhibition every six months because of the delicate...

By Jacqueline Trescott  |  06:30 PM ET, 01/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Jacqueline Trescott, Jacqueline Trescott, Jacqueline Trescott | Tags:  Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre, Lincoln overcoat, Washington museum