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{{Infobox museum
| name = The National Liberty Museum
| image = National Liberty Museum (53590379058).jpg
| caption = (2024)
| imagesize = 260px
| map_type = Philadelphia
| established = 2000
| location = 321 [[Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)|Chestnut St.]] <br />[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| type = [[Community museum]], [[history]], [[art museum|art]]
| key_holdings = ''Flame of Liberty'', sculpture by [[Dale Chihuly]]
| collections =
| visitors = 40,000 (2015)
| ceo = Alaine K. Arnott, PhD <ref name="CEO: Alaine K. Arnott, Ph.D. Appointed Jan 2022">{{cite press release | url= https://www.libertymuseum.org/2022/01/20/national-liberty-museum-names-new-ceo/| title= National Liberty Museum Names Alaine K. Arnott, Ph.D. as New Chief Executive Officer| publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=July 3, 2023}}</ref>
| website = [http://www.libertymuseum.org libertymuseum.org]
}}
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The '''National Liberty Museum''' is located at 321 [[Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)|Chestnut Street]] in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. The museum opened to the public in January 2000. The museum states that it is an independent learning and exhibit center supported by visitors, community leaders and foundations.<ref name="visitphilly">{{cite web|url=http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/national-liberty-museum/|title=National Liberty Museum &mdash; Visit Philadelphia &mdash; visitphilly.com|publisher=visitphilly.com|access-date=2014-05-24}}</ref>


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A 20-foot tall glass art sculpture entitled ''Flame of Liberty'' created by American sculptor [[Dale Chihuly]] is on display at the museum.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-national-liberty-museum-rebuild-future/amp/ | title=Throw open the windows: National Liberty Museum rebuilds its future }}</ref>
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The '''National Liberty Museum''' is located at 321 Chestnut Street in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA]]. It first opened its doors to the public in January 2000. It is an independent learning and exhibit center supported by visitors, community leaders and foundations interested in protecting America's heritage of freedom.<ref name="visitphilly">{{cite web|url=http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/national-liberty-museum/|title=National Liberty Museum &mdash; Visit Philadelphia &mdash; visitphilly.com|publisher=visitphilly.com|accessdate=2014-05-24}}</ref>


==Overview==
The museum is dedicated to "preserving America's heritage of freedom by fostering good character, civic responsibility and respect for all people" <ref name="libertymuseum">{{cite web|url=https://libertymuseum.org/mission/|title=Mission &#124; National Liberty Museum &#124; PhiladelphiaNational Liberty Museum &#124; Philadelphia|publisher=libertymuseum.org|accessdate=2014-05-24}}</ref> The core themes of the museum are leadership and good character; diversity and inclusion; peaceful conflict resolution; and civic engagement.<ref name="libertymuseum"/>
Based in Historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum (NLM) offers a contemporary perspective on the practice of liberty. NLM’s stated mission is to connect, educate, and inspire people to explore and advance the complex practice of liberty.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/about-us/ | title=About Us | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=April 15, 2024 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>


==History==
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A 20-foot tall glass art sculpture entitled "Flame of Liberty" created by American sculptor [[Dale Chihuly]] is on display at the museum.
The National Liberty Museum opened its doors in 2000 as both a museum and learning center. Founded by [[Irvin J. Borowsky]], a proud lifelong Philadelphian and distinguished publisher, art collector, and philanthropist, NLM has traditionally used contemporary [[glass art]] as an interpretive medium to explore the strength and fragility of liberty, while also coordinating an array of multidisciplinary exhibitions and complementary humanities-infused education and engagement programs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/about-us/our-story/ | title=Our Story | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

In recent years, the museum has embraced a new era with its first non-family member at the helm.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/2022/01/20/national-liberty-museum-names-new-ceo/ | title=National Liberty Museum Names New CEO | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref> In her time at the National Liberty Museum, President and CEO Dr. Alaine Arnott has restructured the Museum’s operations to align with a new organizational vision and has ushered in many innovative structural alterations.<ref>{{Citation | vauthors=((Crimmins, P.)) | year=2022 | title=Throw open the windows: National Liberty Museum rebuilds its future | url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-national-liberty-museum-rebuild-future/ | access-date=15 April 2024}}</ref>

==Civic Education==
The National Liberty Museum’s Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP) is a year–long initiative educating students in grades 4–8 in leadership and civic engagement through critical thinking, inquiry, and project–based learning.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/programs-events/yhop/ | title=YHOP | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref> YHOP is a signature program of America250PA, the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. With support from America250PA, YHOP will expand across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by 2026.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.america250pa.org/PPE:_YHOP | title=Programs, Projects & Events: Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP) | publisher=America250PA }}</ref> YHOP also includes professional development and support for teachers, who work with NLM Educators to implement this program in their schools.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/programs-events/yhop/ | title=YHOP | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

==Exhibitions==
The Museum has four floors of permanent galleries and three seasonal exhibitions. NLM collaborates with scholars, artists, community partners, and external advisors to present dynamic and interactive exhibitions exploring the concept of liberty.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/exhibitions/ | title=Exhibitions | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=January 20, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>
Past exhibitions include:

*''Philly’s Freedom'', October 2, 2020-April 25, 2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/phillys-freedom/ | title=Philly's Freedom | publisher=National Liberty Museum |date=October 2, 2021 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''Craftivism'', November 5, 2021 – February 8, 2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/craftivism/ | title=Craftivism | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=November 5, 2021 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''Graphic Content'', June 18, 2021 – January 2, 2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/graphic-content/ | title=Graphic Content | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=June 18, 2021 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World'', April 1 – August 15, 2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/la-brega/ | title=La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=August 1, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>

*''This is My Home: Five Artists, Five Stories'', June 4 – October 31, 2022<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/this-is-my-home/ | title=This is my home. | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=December 1, 2021 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''truth* An Exhibition'', September 9, 2022 – July 17, 2023<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/show-item/truth/ | title=truth* An Exhibition | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=September 9, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''Imagined Futures'', January 20 – April 24, 2023<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/2022/11/16/national-liberty-museum-announces-upcoming-dreamlike-exhibition-imagined-futures/ | title=National Liberty Museum Announces Upcoming Dreamlike Exhibition ''Imagined Futures'' | publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=November 16, 2022 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>

*''Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of AI'', June 1, 2023 – March 18, 2024<ref>{{Citation | vauthors=((Levy, J.)) | year=2023 | title=Philly’s Liberty Museum is going all in on A.I. art | url=https://billypenn.com/2023/06/03/philadelphia-liberty-museum-ai-art-data-nation/ | access-date=15 April 2024}}</ref>

*''Project Liberty: A Design Challenge'', September 15, 2023 – August 31, 2024<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.libertymuseum.org/2023/08/14/nlm-announces-fall-exhibition-project-liberty-a-design-challenge/ | title=NLM Announces Fall Exhibition, Project Liberty: A Design Challenge| publisher=National Liberty Museum | date=August 14, 2023 | access-date=April 15, 2024 }}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:38, 16 April 2024

The National Liberty Museum
(2024)
National Liberty Museum is located in Philadelphia
National Liberty Museum
Location within Philadelphia
Established2000
Location321 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TypeCommunity museum, history, art
Key holdingsFlame of Liberty, sculpture by Dale Chihuly
Visitors40,000 (2015)
CEOAlaine K. Arnott, PhD [1]
Websitelibertymuseum.org

The National Liberty Museum is located at 321 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum opened to the public in January 2000. The museum states that it is an independent learning and exhibit center supported by visitors, community leaders and foundations.[2]

A 20-foot tall glass art sculpture entitled Flame of Liberty created by American sculptor Dale Chihuly is on display at the museum.[3]

Overview

Based in Historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum (NLM) offers a contemporary perspective on the practice of liberty. NLM’s stated mission is to connect, educate, and inspire people to explore and advance the complex practice of liberty.[4]

History

The National Liberty Museum opened its doors in 2000 as both a museum and learning center. Founded by Irvin J. Borowsky, a proud lifelong Philadelphian and distinguished publisher, art collector, and philanthropist, NLM has traditionally used contemporary glass art as an interpretive medium to explore the strength and fragility of liberty, while also coordinating an array of multidisciplinary exhibitions and complementary humanities-infused education and engagement programs.[5]

In recent years, the museum has embraced a new era with its first non-family member at the helm.[6] In her time at the National Liberty Museum, President and CEO Dr. Alaine Arnott has restructured the Museum’s operations to align with a new organizational vision and has ushered in many innovative structural alterations.[7]

Civic Education

The National Liberty Museum’s Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP) is a year–long initiative educating students in grades 4–8 in leadership and civic engagement through critical thinking, inquiry, and project–based learning.[8] YHOP is a signature program of America250PA, the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. With support from America250PA, YHOP will expand across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by 2026.[9] YHOP also includes professional development and support for teachers, who work with NLM Educators to implement this program in their schools.[10]

Exhibitions

The Museum has four floors of permanent galleries and three seasonal exhibitions. NLM collaborates with scholars, artists, community partners, and external advisors to present dynamic and interactive exhibitions exploring the concept of liberty.[11]

Past exhibitions include:

  • Philly’s Freedom, October 2, 2020-April 25, 2022[12]
  • Craftivism, November 5, 2021 – February 8, 2022[13]
  • Graphic Content, June 18, 2021 – January 2, 2022[14]
  • La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World, April 1 – August 15, 2022[15]
  • This is My Home: Five Artists, Five Stories, June 4 – October 31, 2022[16]
  • truth* An Exhibition, September 9, 2022 – July 17, 2023[17]
  • Imagined Futures, January 20 – April 24, 2023[18]
  • Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of AI, June 1, 2023 – March 18, 2024[19]
  • Project Liberty: A Design Challenge, September 15, 2023 – August 31, 2024[20]

References

  1. ^ "National Liberty Museum Names Alaine K. Arnott, Ph.D. as New Chief Executive Officer" (Press release). National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "National Liberty Museum — Visit Philadelphia — visitphilly.com". visitphilly.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  3. ^ "Throw open the windows: National Liberty Museum rebuilds its future".
  4. ^ "About Us". National Liberty Museum. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Our Story". National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "National Liberty Museum Names New CEO". National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Crimmins, P. (2022), Throw open the windows: National Liberty Museum rebuilds its future, retrieved 15 April 2024
  8. ^ "YHOP". National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Programs, Projects & Events: Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP)". America250PA.
  10. ^ "YHOP". National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Exhibitions". National Liberty Museum. January 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Philly's Freedom". National Liberty Museum. October 2, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Craftivism". National Liberty Museum. November 5, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Graphic Content". National Liberty Museum. June 18, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World". National Liberty Museum. August 1, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "This is my home". National Liberty Museum. December 1, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  17. ^ "truth* An Exhibition". National Liberty Museum. September 9, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "National Liberty Museum Announces Upcoming Dreamlike Exhibition Imagined Futures". National Liberty Museum. November 16, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  19. ^ Levy, J. (2023), Philly’s Liberty Museum is going all in on A.I. art, retrieved 15 April 2024
  20. ^ "NLM Announces Fall Exhibition, Project Liberty: A Design Challenge". National Liberty Museum. August 14, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024.

External links

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