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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804951

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The image shows a page from a printed publication, likely a guide or directory, with a section titled "MUSEUMS Continued." The page lists details about several museums in the Boston area, including their locations, opening hours, admission fees, and special exhibitions. The museums mentioned are:

  1. Museum of Science, located in Science Park, Richmond, with hours and admission details.
  2. Hayden Planetarium, part of the Museum of Science, with specific show times for star shows.
  3. Blue Hills Trailside Museum, located at 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, with its opening hours and admission details.
  4. Harvard University Museums, with a detailed listing of individual museums within Harvard's collection, such as the Museum of Comparative Zoology and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, along with their opening hours.
  5. Fogg Art Museum, located on Quincy Street, Cambridge, with its specific hours and a note about special exhibitions.
  6. Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, located at Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue, with its opening hours and information about special exhibitions.

At the bottom of the page, there is contact information for the Convention and Tourist Bureau of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, where visitors can get additional information.

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This image shows an old, beige-colored folder or binder that contains a white printed sheet of paper. The paper appears to be an informational or guide page about various museums, including their hours of operation, admission fees, and special exhibitions. The text is neatly typed and organized into sections, with museum names and details clearly listed. The paper is held in place within the folder by a plastic fastener. The overall appearance suggests that this is an archival or historical document.

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This image displays a printed informational sheet, likely from the mid-20th century, detailing the hours, admission fees, and special exhibitions for several museums in the Boston metropolitan area. The sheet is titled “MUSEUMS Continued” and is mounted on a larger, aged, tan-colored folder or backing sheet, suggesting it was part of a tourist guide or informational packet.

The content is organized in two columns, listing the following institutions:

Left Column:

  • Museum of Science (Science Park, Richmond 2-1410): Lists operating hours (Tues-Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm, Fri nights until 10pm), admission (Adults 50¢, Children under 12 25¢), and notes it is closed July 4th. Highlights include hands-on exhibits and daily demonstrations.
  • Hayden Planetarium at Museum of Science: Details 45-minute star shows with specific showtimes for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Friday nights. Notes children under 5 are not admitted, and admission includes museum entry (Adults $1, Children under 12 $0.50).
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum (1900 Canton Avenue, Milton): Lists hours (Tues-Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm), closed Mondays and July 4th, admission (Adults 25¢, Children under 12 10¢), and describes it as a nature history museum with nature trails.
  • Harvard University Museums (Cambridge, University 8-7000): Lists several museums (Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Mineralogical, and Botanical Museums) and notes their collective hours (Mon-Sat 9am–4:30pm, Sun 1pm–4:30pm, except July 4th).

Right Column:

  • Fogg Art Museum (Quincy Street, Cambridge): Lists hours for June–Aug (Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm), mentions permanent collections (Ancient, Oriental, Renaissance, Gothic art), and special exhibitions including “Works of Art executed by the Harvard Class of 1935,” “Japanese porcelains,” and “The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition.”
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture (Kirland Street and Divinity Avenue): Lists hours (weekdays 9am–5pm, closed Sun/holidays and Sat during July/Aug), notes collections of Middle Ages to Modern Times art, and mentions special exhibitions including “GUSTAVE MOREAU AND ADOLPHE MONTICELLI – Chromatic texture in paint” and “ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ENGLISH LANDSCAPE” watercolors and drawings from 1750–1850.

Bottom Section:

  • Provides contact information for “For Additional Information” via telephone or writing to the Convention and Tourist Bureau, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 175 High Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts, HAncock 6-1250.

The typography is a standard typewriter-style font, and the overall document has a historical, archival feel, consistent with mid-century tourist materials. The backing folder shows signs of wear and age, with a paperclip visible at the top right, indicating it was stored in a folder or binder. The entire presentation suggests it was part of a curated guide for visitors exploring cultural institutions in the Boston-Cambridge area during the summer months.

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains text. The book appears to be a guide or a directory, as it lists several museums, their addresses, and opening hours. The text is organized in a structured format, with headings and subheadings. The museums listed include the Museum of Science, Hayden Planetarium, and Blue Hills Trailside Museum. The text also provides information about special exhibitions and events happening at these museums.

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A white piece of paper is inserted into a brown book. The paper has text that reads "Museums Continued" at the top. Below the text, there are several sections with information about different museums. The first section is about the Museum of Science, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second section is about the Fogg Art Museum, which is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The third section is about the Hayden Planetarium, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fourth section is about the Blue Mills Trailside Museum, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fifth section is about the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, which is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sixth section is about the Museum of Comparative Zoology, which is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The image shows an open page from a printed document or booklet, likely a program or informational guide for museums and cultural institutions. The page is titled "MUSEUMS" and is part of a section labeled "Continued," indicating it is part of a larger document. The content is organized into several museum listings, each providing details such as:

Museum of Science

  • Location: Science Park, Richmond 2-1410
  • Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Admission: Free nights until 10 p.m. for adults; children under 12 free. Special admission for the Hayden Planetarium.
  • Highlights: Exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on science and recreation exhibits.

Hayden Planetarium

  • Location: At the Museum of Science
  • Shows: "The Marvels of the Universe in the Theatre of the Skies" (40-minute star shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. on Sundays).
  • Special Events: Planetarium Night (admission includes museum entry).

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

  • Location: Hills Canyon Avenue, Milton
  • Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Admission: Free for adults; children under 12 free. Special admission for the Trailside Museum.
  • Highlights: A treasure trove of natural history, including geology, botany, and zoology.

Harvard University Museums

  • Location: Cambridge, MA 02738
  • Includes: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and Botanical Museums.
  • Hours: Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Special hours for the Botanical Museums (open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July 4th).

Fogg Art Museum

  • Location: Quincy Street, Cambridge
  • Hours: June, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed July and August.
  • Special Exhibitions:
    • June 13-18: Works of art executed by the Narnia Class of 1932.
    • June 1-30: Japanese porcelains of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
    • July 15-21: The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition.

** Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture**

  • Location: Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and Mondays, closed. Closed during July and August.
  • Special Exhibitions:
    • June 3-8: Special exhibitions announced in the "Middletown Renaissance."
    • One hundred vernacular textures in paint, watercolors, and drawings from 1750-1950.

Additional Information

  • A note at the bottom directs readers to the Convention and Tourist Bureau for more information:
    • Location: Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 125 High Street, Boston 10, MA.
    • Phone: HA2000 6-1650.

The page is printed on light-colored paper, with clean, typed text in a structured format. The document appears to be part of a guide or program for visitors, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of the text and the museum listings. The page is slightly worn, with visible creases and a slight discoloration, suggesting it may have been handled or stored for some time.

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The image shows a page from a book or document, featuring a typed list of museums in the Boston area. The page is open to a section titled "Museums" and contains a list of museums, their addresses, and their hours of operation.

  • Museum of Science
    • Address: Science Park, Cambridge 2-1410
    • Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays nights until 10 p.m.
    • Admission: Adults 50¢, children under 12 free
    • Members from closed July 4th
    • Education and recreation go hand-in-hand in the wonderland of science and exciting daily demonstrations.
  • Fogg Art Museum
    • Address: Quincy Street, Cambridge
    • Hours: June, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Special Exhibitions:
      • June 15-18 Works of Art executed by the Masters of 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
      • June 1-30 Japanese porcelains of 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
      • July 15-August 21 Five Centuries of Drawings
      • The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture
    • Address: Harvard Street and Divinity Avenue
    • Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays
    • Special Exhibitions:
      • During July and August: Collections; works of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern Times
      • Reproductions of works of Germanic art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance
      • Special exhibitions as announced
      • Through June 5-Quatrave Museum and Adolpho Cavalcanti: One Hundred Years of English Landscape Watercolors and drawings from 1750-1850
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
    • Address: New Canton Avenue, Milton
    • Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Closed Mondays
    • Admission: Adults 25¢, children under 12 free
    • Treasures of the natural history of the Blue Hills area, plus well-marked nature trails.
  • Harvard University Museums
    • Address: Cambridge, MA 02138
    • Includes Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Fogg Museum of Art, and Botanical Museum (Ware Collection of Classical and Oriental Art)
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays
    • Admission: Adults 50¢, children under 12 free
    • Members free
    • For Additional Information Telephone or Write
      • COMMISSION AND TOURIST BUREAU
      • Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
      • 125 High Street
      • Boston 8, Massachusetts
      • HARVARD 5-1250

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The image presents a scanned page from a book or document, featuring a typed list of museums and their corresponding hours of operation. The page is divided into two sections: the left side contains a list of museums, while the right side provides additional information about each museum.

Museum List:

  • Museum of Science
  • Science Park, Richmond 2-1410
  • Hours: Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday nights until 10 p.m. Admission, adults 50 cents, children under 10, 25 cents. Members free. Closed July 4th. Education Center: Hand-in-hand in this wonderland of nature and science with projection exhibits and exciting daily demonstrations.
  • Hayden Planetarium
  • Museum of Science
  • The marvels of the Universe in the Theatre of the Skies. 45-minute star shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Sundays. Admission (includes Museum) Children under 12, 25 cents. Members half this price.
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • 190 Canton Avenue, Milton
  • Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, and the 4th of July. Admission, Adults 25 cents, children under 12, 10 cents. A treasurehouse of the natural history of the Blue Hills Area, plus well-marked nature trails.
  • Harvard University Museums
  • Cambridge, University 8-7000
  • Includes Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Mineralogical, Geological, and Botanical Museums (collections of Glass Flowers). All of the above are open Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July 4th.

Additional Information:

  • Fogg Art Museum
  • Quincy Street, Cambridge
  • Hours: June, Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July and August, Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Permanent collections of Ancient Art, European Art, Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, paintings, drawings and prints.
  • Special Exhibitions
  • June 15-30: Japanese Art executed by the Harvard class of 1929
  • July 1-August 31: Five Centuries of Drawings - The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition
  • Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture
  • Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue
  • Hours: weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. Closed Saturdays during July and August. Collections: Works of art of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern Times. Reproductions of works of Germanic Art of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Exhibitions as announced in the press.
  • The Germanic Museum and Library
  • Monticello: Domestic architecture and paint ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ENGLISH LANDSCAPE, watercolors and drawings from 1750-1850.

For Additional Information:

  • Telephone or Write
  • CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU
  • Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
  • 165 Milk Street
  • Boston 10, Massachusetts
  • Hancock 6-1950

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from a book or scrapbook, featuring a typed list of museums and their corresponding information. The page is centered within the image, with a light-brown background that resembles aged paper.

Page Details:

  • The page is off-white and appears to be a photocopy or scan of an original document.
  • It is positioned centrally within the image, surrounded by a light-brown background that resembles aged paper.
  • The page is slightly torn at the top-right corner and has a crease running down its center.

Content:

  • The page contains a list of museums, each accompanied by their address, hours of operation, and a brief description.
  • The listed museums include:
    • Museum of Science
    • Hayden Planetarium
    • Blissville Trails Museum
    • Harvard University Museum
    • Fogg Art Museum
    • Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture
  • The text is typed in black ink, with some sections underlined for emphasis.

Additional Information:

  • At the bottom of the page, there is a section titled "For Additional Information Telephone or Write" followed by the contact details for the Convention and Tourist Bureau of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
  • The page is displayed on a gray background, with a dark-gray area visible on the left side of the image.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or artifact related to museums in the Boston area, likely from the mid-20th century.

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The image presents a scanned document, likely a page from a book or pamphlet, featuring a list of museums in Boston, Massachusetts. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column titled "MUSEUMS CONTINUED" and the right column bearing the same title.

Left Column:

  • Museum of Science
    • Location: Science Park, Richmond 20-10
    • Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday nights until 10 p.m.
    • Admission: Free, except July 4th
    • Description: Showcasing wonders of nature and science through exhibits, demonstrations, and visiting daily demonstrations
  • Hyde Park Planetarium
    • Location: Hayden Planetarium
    • Description: The marvels of the Universe in The Sky, 40-minute star shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays; 8 p.m. Fridays
    • Admission: Children admitted at half price
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
    • Location: 190 Canton Avenue, Milton
    • Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Admission: Adult $2.50; children under 12, $1.50
    • Description: Includes exhibits on local history, well-marked nature trails, and the Blue Hills Area
  • Harvard University Museums
    • Location: Cambridge, University D-6700
    • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July 4th
    • Description: Includes Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Mineralogical, Geological, and Botanical Museum (rare collection of Glass Flowers)

Right Column:

  • Fogg Art Museum
    • Location: Outlying Street, Cambridge
    • Hours: June, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday to 8 p.m.; Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Description: Old Master, Renaissance, and Gobict, Oriental Art, paintings, drawings, and prints
  • Special Exhibitions
    • June 15-June 30: Works of Art executed by June 1-30 Japanese porcelain of 17th, July 15-August 21: 25 Centuries of The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition
  • Rundel-Whitney Museum of Ceramic Culture
    • Location: Mirland Street and Divinity Avenue
    • Hours: Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Saturdays and holidays
    • Description: Closed July 4; works of art of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 18th century; works of Germanic Art of the Middle Ages and announced in the press
  • For Additional Information
    • Telephone Write: Convention and Tourist Bureau, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 125 High Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts
    • Hancock 6-1250