The Cabinet of Curiosities was a precursor of the modern museum. Beginning in the Renaissance period, wealthy kings and nobles began creating special rooms, or cabinets, to show off their exotic and rare natural and man-made treasures gathered from around the world. By the Victorian era, these rooms were no longer the exclusive domain of the elites. Increased exploration and trade brought the wonders of the world to Victorians and the cabinets of curiosities became all the rage. As publicly accessible museums became established, their displays were often based upon private collections.
Located in the historic Williams House and Gardens near downtown Palo Alto, the Museum of American Heritage will open its own “curious cabinet,” displaying strange, wonderful and just curious treasures collected by members of our community.
What: A Visit to the Museum of American Heritage
When: Saturday, March 19, 2011. Meet at the entrance to the museum at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
Where: 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto.
For more information, visit http://www.moah.org or call (650) 321-1004.
Located in the historic Williams House and Gardens near downtown Palo Alto, the Museum of American Heritage will open its own “curious cabinet,” displaying strange, wonderful and just curious treasures collected by members of our community.
What: A Visit to the Museum of American Heritage
When: Saturday, March 19, 2011. Meet at the entrance to the museum at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
Where: 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto.
For more information, visit http://www.moah.org or call (650) 321-1004.
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