Penn Museum Observation Report

Since I first attended Ancient History class in seventh grade, I have had an interest in discovering and sharing people’s stories, whether current or thousands of years in the past. The Penn Museum, with its mission to illustrate the human story, seems like an excellent place to continue to grow this passion. Although I have mostly worked with education, I wish to explore other aspects of museum administration, such as collection and curation and hope to develop a holistic view of how many departments come together to create a successful museum. I have completed coursework that both covers the broad discipline of archaeology, as well as specific niche subjects, including art history courses that focus on classical art and artifacts. These classes have helped me understand not only the history of archaeology, but also methods used to analyze and interpret archaeological material in the field and during exhibition. As an intern at the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, I worked independently and with a team to create public displays. I synthesized tasks into manageable pieces and worked with other interns to ensure a pleasing and …show more content…
Whether it be leading tours and demonstrations at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History or developing and implementing programs for Burke Museum summer camps, I apply organizational and communication skills to ensure a positive experience to those served. I also developed my own program, Be History, where I researched and developed lesson plans based off student interest which encompassed both education and craft components. I delivered my program to two local Boys and Girls Clubs bi-monthly and continually enhanced logistical problems to deliver the best finished product possible. I enjoy sparking children’s interest in museums and would enjoy continuing this role as a learning programs