By Louise Irvine Each year, Earth Day - April 22 - marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. However, Earth Day Network works year-round to solve climate change, to end plastic pollution, and to protect endangered species. Discover how the Ardmore studio highlighted sustainability of

In National Poetry month we are honoring Arion, an ancient Greek poet and musician credited with inventing the dithyramb, a passionate poem venerating Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. In Arion’s compositions, a Greek chorus of 50 men sang wild, ecstatic hymns in unison while dancing around an altar

Events in our beach community have often inspired us to look at how the wonders of the deep have been represented in the Fired Arts. See how WMODA is awash with weird underwater critters including fish, mollusks and crustaceans. On the surface, curious crabs and lively lobsters might seem like

It’s Carnival time with beads and balloons in abundance at parties and parades. But did you know that the Royal Doulton figure makers had to pierce a hole in each one of the balloons on their iconic balloon figures to prevent the figures exploding in the kiln? The balloons in

The ocean’s depths are the ultimate uncharted wilderness and still have the power to frighten and enthrall with tales of krakens, sea serpents, and other fantastic creatures, such as mermaids and sirens. Grog-fueled sailors with scurvy induced hallucinations mistook whales and giant eels for sea monsters, and manatees nursing their

One of the most potent emblems of the Abolitionist movement in the 18th century is a Wedgwood medallion depicting a kneeling slave in chains asking, “Am I not a man and a brother?” The medallion was produced by Josiah Wedgwood at his own expense for the Society for the Abolition

We are proud to have over 150 wonderful reviews on Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel site. Thank you for all your 5-star reviews which have made us number one of Things to Do in our community. We even beat the beach (and not just for rainy days!) Please take the

WMODA relies heavily on volunteers for the efficient daily running of the museum. Volunteering contributes to personal and professional development as well as many new relationships. The positive energy of philanthropic efforts supports everyone. There are opportunities to train as a docent with Kimberly Sheridan, our Visitor Services Manager. We

The Kiss by the Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt, is his most popular painting and it has been re-imagined in many different media, as can be seen at the WMODA boutique. The tributes make perfect gifts for Valentines. The Kiss was painted between 1907 and 1908 and is the highpoint of