2016 Family Festival Recap

The BMA had a great time during our 2016 family festivals! We hold four family festivals every year, and each one is packed with exciting activities for all ages. Over […]

Caribbean Day Recap

It’s not everyday that you see exotic animals at the Museum, but the BMA’s recent Caribbean Day collaboration was anything but average! On Saturday, June 11, the BMA partnered with the Central […]

Hats Off To Ikat!

In the exhibition All the Colors of the Rainbow, we are excited to present a collection of 19th-century Uzbekistan ikat robes. Along with the robes, the exhibition includes many accessories […]

Happy Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a month-long celebration honoring famous female heroines of the past, as well as recognizing the many women whom history has forgotten. Art has been one […]

5 Things To Know About Holi

One of the most colorful days of the year is the day of the Holi Festival. Although it is a Hindu holiday that began in India, there are now festivals […]

Spotlight on the Collection: March 2016

In the Haitian religion of Vodou, beaded flags such as this are placed on altars, but also play an important role in ceremonies, where they are carried in processions and […]

5 Things To Know About “Haitian Flags”

Before our upcoming lecture by Dr. Benjamin Hebblethwaite, we wanted to take a moment to explain a little more about our current exhibition, Haitian Flags from the Cargo Collection. If […]

5 Reasons To Attend Summer Art Camp

From exploring their creativity through performance and drawing techniques to daily snack-time spent with new friends in our Sculpture Garden, there’s fun for every child at Summer Art Camp! Although […]

Happy Chinese New Year!

Although China has recognized the Gregorian calendar and January 1 as New Year’s Day since 1912, the Chinese calendar is still used to determine traditional holidays. The Chinese New Year, […]

Summer Art Camp 2016: Register Today!

  Registration is now live for Summer Art Camp 2016! Sign up your camper before March 1 and receive a 10% discount! This year’s art camp, themed Art + Design […]

Visitors’ View: January 2016

At the Museum, there is always something new happening in the galleries each day. We especially love seeing these experiences captured in photos by you, our visitors! Whether enjoying a […]