Member Lecture: “Curiouser and Curiouser: The Peculiar Popularity of the Wunderkammer Aesthetic in Twenty-First Century Museums”

“Curiouser and Curiouser: The Peculiar Popularity of the Wunderkammer Aesthetic in Twenty-First Century Museums”

North Museum of Nature and Science welcomes Dr. Nicholas Bonneau who will be presenting the evening’s Member Lecture.

Join us for a look at cabinets of curiosity and how these displays have seen popularity in recent years. “Kunst-und wunderkammern” translates to “cabinets of art and marvels,” is often shortened to “wunderkammer,” meaning “room (or cabinet) of wonder.” Dr. Nicholas Bonneau, traveling professor at Franklin and Marshall College will discuss this and more in his talk.

Did you know the North Museum has a Cabinet of Curiosity? Follow the stairs to the lowest level, sneak past the watchful eyes in the ornithology room and behold, The Cabinet of Curiosity! See what’s hidden in drawers and behind doors.

This is a Member+ Event.

Members: FREE REGISTER HERE 

Non-Member: $5 REGISTER HERE