Cleaning an object can be as much about discovery as it is about removing accumulated dust and grime.

Isabella McCormick (Brown/RISD 2015) explores the intricacies of the Gorham Narragansett Salad Set and their reflections on Rhode Island culture, insights gained from her meticulous cleaning of the utensils as part of her Mellon Summer Internship in conservation.

Agrippina the Younger watches as men of the emperor move nearer and nearer to her. They carry weapons. Having survived one attempt on her life, she knows that she will not survive another.

A summer intern peeks into the Museum’s hidden corners and examines its architectural quirks.

The discovery of these treasures resembles that of a valuable manuscript. They are a new “Codex Africanus,” not written on fragile papyrus, but in ivory and imperishable brass.

A study of the elements that pull and push a visitor through the museum’s 3rd and 4th floor spaces

Writings based on a series of vernacular photos

Looking closely at a print by artist Jacob Lawrence showing voters in the 1920s, artist and activist Jordan Seaberry shares why voting matters.

An intern's hands-on exploration of antique photomechanical processes in the 21st century