In The Story of More, the 2021–22 One Book One Northwestern selection, author Hope Jahren implores us to join the … More
Category: Northwestern Learning
“It’s not a passive experience” – Docent Mina Malaz on her exhibition label writing journey
The Block Museum student docents contribute to projects throughout the museum. This season the opportunity arose for members of the … More
Students showcase collection findings in 2021 Undergraduate Research Expo
With over 6,000 works in The Block Museum collection, there are countless opportunities to ask questions and pursue areas of … More
Meet Janitza Luna, Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Block Museum is excited to partner with Northwestern’s Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP) which funds undergraduate students to work … More
Parsing Puns, Politics and Power: Bailey Pekar reflects on her internship research project
As Block Museum 2020-2021 intern Bailey Pekar completes her research with us she shares more about the work that she … More
Reimagining the Remote: Chicago Humanities Initiative students partner with Block Cinema to consider digital possibilities
In Summer 2020, The Block Museum of Art is thrilled to be among Chicago arts and cultural organizations partnering with … More
“Caravans of Gold” exhibition publication receives 2020 Curatorial Award for Excellence
In April 2020 the Association of Art Museum Curators announced the Block Museum exhibition publication Caravans of Gold, Fragments in … More
Scholarship in Action: Undergraduates highlight their Block research at College Art Association conference
Northwestern students share their “Progressive” vision for museum exhibition On February 14th, 2020, Northwestern University students Meghan Clare Considine, Emily … More
How Gold Shaped the World: Anthropologists, historians, and scientists on the enduring power of gold [Video]
Gold is one of the rarest and most malleable minerals, qualities that have contributed to its enduring value across time … More
From the Field: International archaeologists share their discoveries with Northwestern students and local schools [Video]
On April 24, 2019, a panel of six international archaeologists gathered at The Block Museum of Art to discuss their … More