Down the Drain in London
The Great Stink to the Great Smog by Louise Irvine The current pandemic prompted me to look back through the archives to see how a
Lighting up the World of WMODA
by Louise Irvine WMODA visitors are dazzled by the spectacular crystal chandeliers hanging throughout the museum. The six Marie Therese style chandeliers were made in
The Secret Garden
by Louise Irvine During lockdown, the more fortunate among us have found solace in our gardens, whether it be a patch of paradise in tropical
Creepy Creatures
by Louise Irvine The current #CuratorBattle for the #CreepiestObject in a museum had us exploring WMODA for our scariest candidates. This sinister face jug by
A Night at the Museum
From a Special Correspondent We have been wondering what’s going on at WMODA during the lockdown. As you know our museum is a very magical
Chihuly Baskets & Blankets
“Baskets was the first series that I did that really took advantage of the molten properties of the glassblowing process. Now, for the first time,
Operation Noah – Ardmore
By Louise Irvine How humans respond to natural and man-made disasters is often uplifting as can be seen in the Ardmore exhibit at WMODA. The
@ Home with WMODA
Take a stroll around the original Wiener museum on our 360 tour. Navigate around the galleries with your mouse using the directional arrows. Explore the
The Plague Doctor
As we all shelter at home inventing new types of masks, we are looking back at the plague doctor’s mask which was used in Europe
The Making of the Royal Doulton Story Video
by Louise Irvine In 1988, I was presenting The Doulton Story at the art gallery in Victoria, BC and I met David Lindsay from Catalina