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This is a museum blog on a mission. Join us behind the scenes at the Hermitage while we conserve, preserve, and protect. Hopefully we can have some laughs along the way.Lauren Northup

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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Turner on the Road and Persian Pottery
How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? We had a blockbuster weekend after the holiday. The weather was lovely [and families were tired of sitting around staring at each other] so we had a full parking lot both days. Any readers in the … Continue reading
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Sunset from the Curatorial Office
A drama in five parts: Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Colin and I are treated to a sunset every night before closing up. Thanks, daylight saving’s time! We’re getting back into the swing of things around here; more lovely … Continue reading
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From Our Deepest Darkest Archives
We have a new intern ’round these parts. Her name is Kristen and she is pretty great. She recently finished conservation training at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence where she specialized in ceramics and other ancient artifacts. I wish we had … Continue reading
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The Gallery, it is Open
I promised you a behind-the-scenes look, so here it is: Mere moments before today’s gallery opening I was vacuuming the ceiling. Moving on! The women and men of the Irene Leache Foundation (one of our granting agencies) joined us today … Continue reading
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The Labels Are In
… and they are large. Very large. The Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery should be finished by the end of the day.
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