Travel Log 2 - Visiting the Cleveland Museum of Art (1 of 3)
While I was in Cleveland, I got the chance to take in the Cleveland Museum of Art (twice). And what an energizing, forward thinking place it is! First let me describe the building.
This building has "evolved" through several phases to reach its current configuration which successfully integrates the old with the new. When the modern wings were added, they preserved the original facade and created a center court, covered with a great glass atrium. To me, this gives a sense of respect and reverence for the past while making it relevant and current for museum patrons; a perfect statement of a museums mission.
While I was in Cleveland, I got the chance to take in the Cleveland Museum of Art (twice). And what an energizing, forward thinking place it is! First let me describe the building.
View of the original building's front- Cleveland Museum of Art
Strolling through this picturesque park you have a clear view of the original museum. But as you get closer you see that there's more to come...
This building has "evolved" through several phases to reach its current configuration which successfully integrates the old with the new. When the modern wings were added, they preserved the original facade and created a center court, covered with a great glass atrium. To me, this gives a sense of respect and reverence for the past while making it relevant and current for museum patrons; a perfect statement of a museums mission.
We were there in the evening on our first visit. There was a children's choir practicing for an upcoming music festival, (you can see them on the right.) It was lovely to hear those sweet voices, and the musicians that accompanied them, echoing through this wonderful open space. Wish I could have been there for the festival!
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