Sentences with phrase «preserved as museums»

Many have been preserved as museums of history or culture.

Some of these have been preserved as museums, including period furnishings and art works.

The estate was built between 1917 and 1946 for William Randolph Hearst, and is now preserved as a museum and California state park.

«Rainer and I were the only people who could argue with him,» said Mr. Judd, now 48, in a recent interview at 101 Spring Street, the cast - iron SoHo building that Judd bought in the late 1960s and which has been preserved as a museum.

It includes a sprawling plantation house and outbuildings that are preserved as a museum and popular tourist attraction.

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Travel back in time by touring the city's Historic District featuring several preserved buildings: The Whitaker - Jaynes House serves as the city's local history museum; the Bacon House is one the oldest surviving structures in the area; the Tice House, a charming cage and the Stage Stop Hotel, is currently home to the only California Welcome Center in Orange County.

As an accredited museum, Heritage Park is proud to preserve and share history in a way that lets visitors experience it with all five senses.

Since late February, researchers from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo have been monitoring levels of cortisol (known as the stress hormone) in three species that have been reintroduced or restored by the forest preserve: wood frogs (designated as «in great need of conservation» in Illinois); spotted salamanders, a rare species for northeastern Illinois; and spring peepers, a frog species whose local populations are in decline.

When I began talking to my fellow volunteers and really dove into what the Nature Museum is about — preserving and protecting native Illinois wildlife while giving the public an opportunity for an authentic connection to nature — that is when I found that concentrating on a local level is much more approachable to someone like me, and probably you as well.

«The one or two remaining proponents of hard - left socialism in Parliament like Corbyn and McDonnell were for years treated almost as museum piece dinosaurs, worth preserving for the sake of historical curiosity» he jibed.

Together they have established living museums of the sea, such as the Guadalupe Underwater Archaeological Preserve and the 1699 Captain Kidd Living Museum of the Sea, with several more in the works.

Scientists are studying it now in the research lab of New Zealand's national museum in Wellington where it will likely end up as a preserved specimen.

These reefs that have persisted over time have thus played a dual role as museum and cradle: they have preserved old species and led to the emergence of new ones (speciation).

The 3.5 - million - year - old hominids appeared as models in an exhibit that had just opened at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City; the replicas were based, in part, on fossilized footprints preserved in volcanic ash at Laetoli, Tanzania, which showed unequivocally that these creatures had walked upright.

Restoring Earth The Field Museum, Chicago This new permanent exhibit highlights the adventurous side of environmental science as documented in field notebooks; preserved specimens of far - flung species, such as a green birdwing butterfly, right; and firsthand accounts from the museum's conservation researMuseum, Chicago This new permanent exhibit highlights the adventurous side of environmental science as documented in field notebooks; preserved specimens of far - flung species, such as a green birdwing butterfly, right; and firsthand accounts from the museum's conservation researmuseum's conservation researchers.

«People may see this simply as another discovery of a well preserved fossil, but to reveal the remarkable secrets that have been hidden in the rock for millions of years, we undertook extensive work, applied state - of - the - art technology, and intensive international cooperation took place behind the scenes at several museums.

Hung and his colleagues collected tiny tissue samples from four well - preserved passenger pigeons held at museums around the world and used cutting - edge genetic technology to sequence the animals» DNA, as well as the DNA of a modern relative, the domestic pigeon.

As a testimony to the extent of ancient Rome's manufacturing and trading capacities, the ingots are of great value to archaeologists, who have been preserving and studying them at the National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari, southern Sardinia.

Since the discovery of well - preserved fossils of an early Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur from Tanba in August 2006, our museum saff have been engaging themselves to excavation of dinosaur and other Cretaceous vertebrate fossils from this and adjacent regions, as well as academic studies on the resultant materials.

Additionally, the in - game Disney Museum will provide history buffs with a wealth of content to celebrate the era of the original releases, such as concept art, advertisements, character art, and music — all preserved in their original glory.

Special Award: Brattle Theater, on its 100th anniversary, «for maintaining the tradition of revival film programming in the Boston area and for its commitment to quality prints and projection» (the Globe's language, not necessarily the BSFC's) Special Award: The Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation and Friends in Support of the Somerville Theater, «for their efforts to preserve historic theaters as sites for alternative film programming» (ditto) Best Discovery or Rediscovery: The Great Rock»n' Roll Swindle (Temple), The Dybbuk (Waszynski), Coonskin (Bakshi), restored Lawrence of Arabia (Lean), Carnival of Souls (Hervey) Best Film Series: The West Rides Again (Museum of Fine Arts), The Films of Carl Theodor Dreyer (MFA), The Boston Jewish Film Festival (MFA), The Films of Anna Magnani (MFA), and The Films of John Cassavetes (Harvard Film Archive)

Arbor hills Nature Preserve is also nearby, as well as the Preston Park Museum.

It's such a pity that this railway museum which preserves a historical landmark in public transport in Thailand should be languishing as a private museum struggling for its existence.

Santa Fe is a paradise for history buffs and cultural explorers alike with its museums, preserved architectual traditions as well as community celebrations like Fiestas de Santa Fe on the historic plaza.

Highlights of the north - and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; this authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village — founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890 — also boasts an impressive museum on the platform.

We're home to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, a unique visual and performing arts complex and museum; the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an expansive wildlife sanctuary; the amazing sculpture garden, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, created by the late world - acclaimed artist Niki de Saint Phalle; the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum; and Daley Ranch, a wilderness preserve with extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails... as well as equestrian trail riding at The Ranch at Bandy Canyon and exploring 10,000 years of San Diego history at the San Diego Archaeological Cmuseum; the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an expansive wildlife sanctuary; the amazing sculpture garden, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, created by the late world - acclaimed artist Niki de Saint Phalle; the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum; and Daley Ranch, a wilderness preserve with extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails... as well as equestrian trail riding at The Ranch at Bandy Canyon and exploring 10,000 years of San Diego history at the San Diego Archaeological CMuseum; and Daley Ranch, a wilderness preserve with extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails... as well as equestrian trail riding at The Ranch at Bandy Canyon and exploring 10,000 years of San Diego history at the San Diego Archaeological Center.

Port city Cienfuegos, known as the «Pearl of the South» was built around a stunning bay and its pastel - coloured buildings are a striking example of Spanish colonial architecture; UNESCO World Heritage site Trinidad is sometimes referred to as a living museum, with its preserved squares, and San Juan de los Remedios, officially recognised as the oldest city in Cuba, is home to beautifully restored colonial mansions surrounding the main square.

Castle Rushen, a magnificently preserved medieval fortress, dominates the town and merits a visit during our time here, as do the Nautical Museum and the Old House of Keys.

Stewart also spent ten years as a field biologist for the Museum of Northern Arizona, a nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving the Colorado Plateau's natural and cultural heritage.

The Rome cruisetour includes a visit to the Pope's summer residence and Oastia Antica at the mouth of the Tiber River to see some of the most well - preserved Roman ruins and mosaics, as well as enjoy authentic Italian food and wine tastings and escorted tours of the Vatican City's museums and historic buildings.

My Dream Boutique Resort is a lovely four - star resort situated across the Nam Khan River in central Luang Prabang in Laos.The hotel is designed to evoke the most traditional of Lao designs, emphasizing wood - and - thatch work, while still preserving modern amenities.It is a short walk from the resort to historic Luang Prabang, requiring a quick traverse across the bamboo bridge, and guests will find that they can easily explore the many sights the area has to offer, such as the local handicraft market, bakeries, cafes, the Royal Palace Museum, and the Vat Xieng Thong monastery.Four varieties of room are available: Suite, Classic Double Room, Double Deluxe Room, and Bungalow.

As an introduction to the country, some of the museums in the city not to miss are the Larco Museum for its collection of pre-Columbian artifacts ranging across 3,000 years, including some preserved mummies of ancient cultures, and the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank for its range of gold artifacts and ceramics.

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As a university art museum, the Grey Art Gallery functions to collect, preserve, study, document, interpret, and exhibit the evidence of human culture.

With George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens just a boat or bike ride away, beautifully preserved historic sites like Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Stabler - Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in the heart of Old Town interpret Alexandria's incredible role as the first president's hometown.

His work can be found in museum collections worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago; Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Penn has published multiple books of photographs: Moments Preserved (1960); Inventive Paris Clothes (1977); Issey Miyake (1988); Passage (1991); Still Life (2001); Photographs of Dahomey (2004); among others, as well as two books of dramuseum collections worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago; Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Penn has published multiple books of photographs: Moments Preserved (1960); Inventive Paris Clothes (1977); Issey Miyake (1988); Passage (1991); Still Life (2001); Photographs of Dahomey (2004); among others, as well as two books of draMuseum of Art, New York; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Penn has published multiple books of photographs: Moments Preserved (1960); Inventive Paris Clothes (1977); Issey Miyake (1988); Passage (1991); Still Life (2001); Photographs of Dahomey (2004); among others, as well as two books of draMuseum of Modern Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Penn has published multiple books of photographs: Moments Preserved (1960); Inventive Paris Clothes (1977); Issey Miyake (1988); Passage (1991); Still Life (2001); Photographs of Dahomey (2004); among others, as well as two books of drawings.

Unless museums and Kunsthallen show art as diverse as the cultures they claim to represent, they're not showing the history of art, they're just preserving the history of wealth and power.»

In addition to fulfilling its foundational responsibilities such as collecting, preserving, researching and disclosing the collection, the museum plays an important role in the contemporary arts scene.

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is an independent organization that exhibits, collects, and preserves modern and contemporary art to provide transformative experiences that educate, reflect, and inspire us as individuals and a community.

The Archives at the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College serve as the institutional repository for the Center, and the Hessel Museum of Art and as a collecting repository which actively acquires, preserves, and provides access to a wide range of primary materials documenting the history of the contemporary visual arts and the institutions and practices of exhibition - making since the 1960s.

This support helps the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art as well as encourages the study of the arts, thus enriching the lives of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The construction of the Visitor Center hints at a broader inquiry into the very meaning of museums, as places meant to preserve artworks for the future.

The Soane Museum Act was passed in April 1833 and stipulated that on Soane's death his house and collections would pass into the care of a Board of Trustees, on behalf of the nation, and that they should be preserved as nearly as possible exactly as they were left at his death.

At the same time, even as the storage rooms threaten to overflow, the imperative to collect persists; we no longer conceive of the museum as a repository of unquestioned masterpieces but as a living organism, open to debate and contestation, preserving the past and interpreting it according to the priorities of the present.

The Jazz Museum at the Old Mint held a sampling of the sometimes naughty, little - known collages that jazz great Louis Armstrong made in the final two decades of his life, as well as Satch Hoyt's tambourines linked into chains attached to mirrors to form endless columns, or halved and assembled into crosses reminiscent of the city's famous ironwork; and there were two installations by Dario Robleto, one featuring preserved, mounted butterflies with antennae made of audio tape delicately perched on the edges of the fossilized inner - ear bones of whales, and the other a collaboration with the record label Dust - to - Digital to preserve early gospel music.

The diorama is displayed behind glass, as if it were a habitat preserved in a natural - history museum.

Inside, the carefully preserved living spaces host a collection that could anchor a very good museum of the art of Judd's time: works by Frank Stella, Claes Oldenburg, John Chamberlain, and others, as well as several by Judd himself.

Between the Chinati Foundation, a contemporary art museum founded by Donald Judd and spread over about 350 acres complete with permanent installations by Judd as well as Dan Flavin, Roni Horn, Ilya Kabakov, and Claes Oldenburg, the Judd Foundation, an institution dedicated to preserving the artist's legacy, as well as Exhibitions 2d, and, of course, Ballroom Marfa, there's a flurry of activity that keeps this sleepy town of 2,000 residents entertained.

This downtown museum focuses on preserving the memory of the Holocaust, as well as teaching the moral and ethical responses to prejudice and hate.

Since its inception as The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, the museum has been dedicated to acquiring, exhibiting, and preserving modern and contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on the collection, presentation, and interpretation of the artistic expressions of our times.