In order for a 21st century museum to be sustainable, it must be able to mobilize support from a variety of stakeholders.  As public institutions, museums represent cultural, intellectual, educational, social and economic assets for their communities, and have an obligation to be in service to and remain relevant to their communities. 

Using The Speaker’s House as a case study, panelists Bill Adair, Director of Education at the Rosenbach Museum, Stephen Hague,  Executive Director of Stenton, and David Young, Executive Director of Cliveden, will examine how 21st century museums can achieve sustainability while negotiating the ground between “behind the scenes” and “front of the house” activities.  How does a successful museum stay true to its preservation and educational mission while also remaining relevant to its community? 

Please join us in the main gallery at the Berman Museum of Art on Ursinus College campus at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19 to participate in this timely discussion.  Admission is free.  Ursinus is located at 601 Main Street in Collegeville.  

This program is co-sponsored bythe Berman Museum of Art and The Speaker's House.  The Speaker's House is the home of Frederick Muhlenberg, first Speaker of the House of Representatives.