When you think of the Detroit area, what first comes to mind? Industrialization, factories, and assembly lines? Just a few … More
Category: Institutions
New Education Center at Mount Vernon Opens for America’s 250th Anniversary
First president, soldier and Revolutionary War leader, farmer, surveyor: George Washington’s life helped define a young American nation. In honor … More
From King Tut to AI to Open Worlds, Enter the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) Universe
Dinosaurs, dandies and digital interactive programs characterize many of New York City’s museums; however, step into the stunning and bold … More
Saved by the Stars: How Yerkes Future Foundation Rescued an Observatory, Its Olmsted Landscape, and Reimagined a Community Treasure
At first glance, it seems impossible that a place as grand as Yerkes (rhymes with turkeys) Observatory came close to … More
Revolutionary War Buildings & Museums in New York City Today
In 1776, while America’s founding fathers were in Philadelphia signing the Declaration of Independence, colonial forces in New York were … More
The New York Public Library Goes All In on America’s 250th
What does a 127-year-old institution do when the country it calls home turns 250? If you’re the New York Public … More
Illuminating Heritage: New York’s Jewish Museum Opens Reimagined Galleries and New Learning Center
From the fourth floor of New York’s Jewish Museum, one view reveals a striking double-height space with rows of gleaming … More
New York Society Library Celebrates Transformative Renovation
Walking across the north side of 79th Street on the Upper East Side you may notice a grey awning announcing … More
Princeton University’s Art Museum Debuts a Stunning New Home
As of October 31, the deep global collections of the Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) are again open to all … More
Perspectives from Artists and Cultural Leaders
Side of Culture has had the privilege of speaking with artistic leaders, artists, writers, and builders who are contributing to … More
