From Museum Staff
Looking to history to learn about the present: A student’s experience conducting archival research
When I applied for the exhibitions and curation internship, I was drawn to the description that the intern would be […]
Genetic and morphological characterization of the freshwater mussel clubshell species complex (Pleurobema clava and Pleurobema oviforme) to inform conservation planning
Cheryl L. Morrison, Nathan A. Johnson, Jess W. Jones, Michael S. Eackles, Aaron W. Aunins, Daniel B. Fitzgerald, Eric M. […]
Reimagined Programming: Can You Dig it? Endures Through the Pandemic
The McClung’s annual celebration of International Archaeology Day, Can You Dig it? (CYDI), has been a programming staple for over […]
Japanese World War II “Good Luck” Flag Returned
As a part of the McClung Museum’s Museum in Progress initiative and new Collections Management Policy, we have been taking efforts address […]
Museum in Progress: Renewed cases featuring African & Oceanic Culture
Earlier this year, we posted about updates we were making to our Decorative Arts gallery. We have been continuing that […]
#InTheField: Lab Work is Never Done
A few days ago Gerry Dinkins, our Curator of Malacology & Natural History, welcomed two researchers from East Tennessee State […]
#IntheField: Fall Reflections of the River
Our Curator of Malacology, Gerry Dinkins, is back with more notes from the field. Here is how a malacologist spends […]
Museum at Home: Little Libraries
Before COVID-19, the museum would regularly work with assisted living homes, senior centers, and other similar residencies to welcome […]
#IntheField: Scorpion in Alabama
While most of his time is spent studying freshwater mussels, the McClung’s Curator of Malacology, Gerry Dinkins, can also be […]
Museum in Progress
When the McClung Museum was forced to close in March 2020 due to Covid-19, staff quickly identified two major opportunities: […]