With a variety of styles, designs and materials used to create them, the hats and headdresses are visually captivating, reflect human creativity and are a fun way of learning something new. They offer insight into a country and its people and their beliefs, traditions, religions and values.
Past Events
Memorial Art Gallery - Asia Pacific Day Celebration
Memorial Art Gallery - Persian New Year (Nowruz) Celebration
The Strong Museum of Play - Diversity Day
Adornment of the Head from Around the World: Touring Museum Exhibition: 2002-2006
“What an excellent presentation you gave for our Hat program. Thank you also for bringing all your visual aids. They really added to the interest of the presentation, along with your own personal stories of traveling. You were so much fun to talk with and everyone enjoyed the program. Thank you very much.”
Sample programs
Around the World: An Odyssey of Hats
Country, Community and Culture: Exploring Identity Through Hats
Ritual, Religion and Rites of Passage
Magical Materials: Gourds, Feathers, Mirrors and Shells
Typical clients
Libraries
Social Clubs/Community Groups
International Organizations
Continuing Care Communities
Teachers’ Associations
Birthday Parties
“We wanted to let you know that we were delighted with the reaction from our patrons to the Hats and Headdresses from Around the World exhibition. We had a large number of local schools that booked tours to see the beautiful array of hats as well as several area groups which also expressed delight in the exhibition. Thank you for sharing your collection with our community.”