1000 Mermaids at WMODA
Friends and families dived into our Splash! exhibition for our first Summer Fun experience on Sunday, July 12, to discover more about the 1,000 Mermaids
Paul Stankard: A Life Crafting Beauty
By Louise Irvine Paul Stankard, the renowned American glass artist, has recently announced his retirement from benchwork after more than 60 years. Paul’s guiding principle
Serendipity in Somerset
By Louise Irvine On July 4th, as America was celebrating its 250th birthday, I was traveling back in time in England through the hidden lanes
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
By Louise Irvine On August 1, curious minds of all ages will gather at WMODA to hear Kiki Sylvain, an expert on butterflies, tell the story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis.
The Art of Giving Back
To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, a national movement called “America Gives” is encouraging citizens to embrace July as a season of service. At WMODA,
More than a Museum!
We often proudly proclaim that WMODA is more than a museum, and this has once again been validated by two prestigious awards in the 2026
We’re all mad here!
By Louise Irvine As the dowager Queen of Hearts of our WMODA Wonderland, I had the pleasure of joining Chelsea Rousso and other Florida artists
American Porcelain
By Louise Irvine As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are highlighting two dynamic couples who created renowned American porcelain brands featured in the WMODA
Chihuly: Venice 2026
Thirty years after transforming the city and its canals with his groundbreaking Chihuly Over Venice project, Chihuly’s team returned to the source of his inspiration
Summer Family Fun at WMODA
The Fired Arts are fun for the whole family! Beat the heat this summer in our Splash! exhibition for some interactive experiences. In July and











