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MUSEUM ACCESS Episode Clips — Season 7
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701 – The Museum of the City of New York
Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the history of this icon American city celebrating its’ past, present and future, at the Museum of the City of New York. Learn about the 1970’s subculture of young, artistic residents that created the modern age of graffiti beginning on subway walls and then moving above ground and now into a global art form. Then go behind-the-scenes into the studio of legendary street artist and entrepreneur Eric Haze. Learn what it was like to be a part of the original group of artists that were creating graffiti throughout the city.
702 – The Best of Transportation
Join host Leslie Mueller in this special episode of Museum Access featuring the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. and the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL. Explore the very beginning of the iconic Harley-Davidson brand as shared by family member Bill Davidson. Go behind-the-scenes into the restoration room, storage area and special artifacts room. Then head to the cornfields of IL. to the largest railroad museum in the United States. Ride in an authentic Milwaukee trolley car, visit the private restoration shop and board one of the early steam engines while learning about the rich history of our country’s railway system.
703 – The Adirondack Experience:
Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Explore life in the Adirondacks with host Leslie Mueller as she visits this one-of-a kind museum, The Adirondack Experience, Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. From the early indigenous people to navigating the waterways before roads to a robust art collection and countless interactive exhibits, this open-air campus overlooking Blue Mountain Lake is breathtaking. From the story of mining and logging in the area to a deep dive into the ever-popular Adirondack guide boat with the boat builder in residence in his workshop. Then go behind-the-scenes to the incredible 28,000 sq. ft. off-site storage facility to see ‘all things Adirondack’ and learn about the through data collecting system used for each and every artifact in the collection.
704 – The National Cryptologic Museum
Join host Leslie Mueller as she visits the only public museum in the intelligence community, the National Cryptologic Museum. Learn how cryptology has shaped history from ancient times, carrying us through the cold war and beyond. See how computers have played a vital role in secure communications, nuclear command and control, space and the cyber world. Learn how the museum serves as an important research setting for scholars, film makers, authors and coding enthusiasts. Then go behind-the-scenes into the private storage area where declassified artifacts make their first stop for any restoration, cataloging and storage until they go on view.
705 – The Empire State Building
Join host Leslie Mueller as she visits the museum floors and observation decks of the Empire State Building in NYC. Learn about this historic landmark, its’ beginnings during our country’s great depression and the excitement of opening day. See the realistic exhibits that put you on the construction site with the brave workers high above the city. See King Kong and the many celebrities that have visited this iconic destination. See how one talented artist created a huge drawing of the NY skyline from memory after a short helicopter ride above the city. Learn about the fantastic light shows that thrill the city every night and then join Leslie behind-the-scenes in the private V.I.P. green room where A-listers enjoy a bit of R and R before their appearances.
706 – Museum Access Profiles
Join host Leslie Mueller for this special episode, ‘Museum Access Profiles’, that features 5 of our most interesting guests. If you wonder how they ended up with these great museum positions, this is the episode for you. From handling photo espionage for the Royal Air Force to archeological digs in South America, these accomplished professionals have taken a variety of paths to success. We think you’ll enjoy hearing their stories as much as we did!
707 – The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. Learn about Ted Geisel as a young boy, young man and becoming Dr. Seuss. Explore his creative process including the zany characters and wacky words that revolutionized the children’s book industry. See his private drawings and letters to family and friends, personal artifacts and the countless larger than life characters that live in this fun-filled museum for all ages. Then see where all of the amazing Seussian characters were produced.
708 – The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Explore the universe and beyond with host Leslie Mueller at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Visitors center. See the many interactive exhibits as you touch moon rocks, visit Neighborhood Earth, create your own planet, see yourself in infrared light and even smell outer space after visiting the outdoor Rocket Garden behind the center. Learn about the powerful Hubble Space telescope and the James Webb telescope and their daily contributions to space exploration. See how the Hubble telescope is serviced in space and then go behind-the-scenes to the 2 different command control centers to see how both telescopes are monitored 24/7.
709 – The Best of Mother Nature
In this very special episode, host Leslie Mueller revisits 2 of our viewer favorites the New York Botanical Garden and the Met Cloisters. Learn about the history of the Cloisters, it’s incredible collections and its’ authentic medieval gardens and how they’re designed and maintained. Then visit the private garden shed where plants are cared for. Next, enjoy a peek at how staff members decorate the museum with fresh greens and fruit every holiday season. Then we visit the New York Botanic Garden in the nearby Bronx. We learn about their important science program whose goal is saving the plants of the world. We learn about the special exhibition of glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly that were on view in the beautiful Haupt Conservatory and throughout the botanic garden. Then go behind-the scenes with us during the exhibition installation and into Dale’s bustling studio on the West Coast.
710 – The National Museum of Racing
Join host Leslie Mueller in Saratoga Springs, NY at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Learn about the history of thoroughbred horse racing, see their world class collection of equine paintings and sculptures and visit the official Hall of Fame. Meet well know sports commentator Tom Durkin, as he shares his perspective on calling races through the years and shows us a special exhibit where visitors can call a race themselves. Then join Leslie as she goes behind-the-scenes to the nearby Oklahoma Training Track to speak with legendary Hall of Fame jockey, Ramon Dominquez.
