Great Museums

Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits 5,000 years of the world’s art. It is an encyclopedia of art history from every culture. Be dazzled by the variety of this NYC landmark’s collections, as the magnificence of “the Met” lights up your screen.

Featuring interviews with Walker Director Kathy Halbreich, artist Chuck Close, and choreographer Bill T. Jones, among others, illuminates the Walker’s mission to commission and present pioneering contemporary art; foster collaboration among visual, performing, and media artists; and engage diverse audiences in the excitement of the creative process.

MoMA’s peerless collection of modern art includes works by Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, as well as the Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle and an Apple iPod.

Host Susan Stamberg takes us through the last 100 years of America's museums: Colonial Williamsburg, Museum of Modern Art, first African American Museum, and children’s museums are featured.

Featuring Tommy Lasorda, Bob Costas, and Joe Morgan, see the best of The National Baseball Museum’s 35,000 artifacts and 500,000 historic photographs. The Baseball Hall of Fame, also toured, immortalizes the great players of “America’s Game.”

Boston Children’s Museum started the “hands-on” tradition used by children’s museums today. Play is learning at this museum which gets objects out of cases so that children can interact, experiment, and follow their own curiosity.

The Met has the finest collection of Chinese artistic masterpieces of any museum outside of China. Its collection spans 5,000 years of political dynasties and varying religious and foreign influences, helping to expand our knowledge of China.

Smithsonian National Zoo is a leader in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. It helps preserve endangered species by breeding them in order to reintroduce them into nature. Our stars include Giant Pandas, Cheetahs, & Orangutans.

Enjoy Cuba’s art, history, and culture! From the Historical Museum of Science to the National Museum of Fine Arts, this award-winning program opens a window onto a surprisingly active cultural scene just beyond the U.S. southern horizon.