Category Archives: Museums

The Temple of Dendur

Posted on January 11, 2014 by FLG

A couple of weeks ago, furrylittlegnome made the trek to “The Big Apple” for culture, holiday decoration displays and for some much needed shopping. Her first stop was to 5th and 82nd. The destination? The Metropolitan Museum of Art. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Landmarks, Museums, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations | Tagged Ancient Egyptian Temples, Egyptian Gifts to America, Egyptian Temples, Exhibits at The Met, Museums, New York City, Nile River, NYC museums, Temples, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Temple of Dendur, What to see at The Met | 7 Comments

A Glimpse into the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Posted on November 14, 2013 by FLG

The year was 1990. Two men disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum telling museum guards they were responding to a call. Both security guards on duty on March 18th were handcuffed by the impersonators and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Museums, People, Uncategorized, USA Destinations | Tagged Boston, Famous museums in the United States, Gardner Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John Singer Sargent, Museum Heists, Museums in Boston | 1 Comment

The Rodin Museum in Paris

Posted on September 15, 2013 by FLG

Leaving Les Invalides in Paris, furrylittlegnome’s friend looked at our trusted map. We would head over to a museum that gnome had not visited on previous trips to the City of Lights, and lucky for us, it was located next … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Museums, Paris | Tagged Auguste Rodin, City of Lights, Famous Sculptors, France, french sculptor, Hotel Bîron, musée rodin, Museums in Paris, Paris, Rodin Museum, The Gates of Hell, The Thinker, Things to see in Paris | 6 Comments

The Sights Along Whitehall

Posted on July 31, 2013 by FLG

In honor of Prince George’s birth, furrylittlegnome will keep her readers in London. This week, we take a walk along Whitehall – a grand, historical road full of sights and sounds. We begin at the Westminster Tube Stop – take the Circle … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Museums, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized | Tagged admiral horatio nelson, British History, Downing Street, European War Memorials, Household Cavalry, London, London Attractions, London Eye, London Travel, London Walking Tours, Photos of London, sir winston churchill, The Cenotaph, Westminster, What to see in London, Whitehall, Winston Churchill, women of world war ii | 18 Comments

A Picture-Perfect Day!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by FLG

It’s a picture-perfect day in Boston! Furrylittlegnome took the day off from work to do something cultural. Yes, readers, you read that correctly. She traveled on the “E” Line to the Museum of Fine Arts to view its newest exhibit … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Museums, People | Tagged arts, Boston, British Royal Family Portraits, celebrities, Exhibits, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Mario Testino, Mario Testino In Your Face, Museum of Fine Arts, Museums, Photos, Photos of William and Kate, Princess Diana Photos by Mario Testino | 5 Comments

Furrylittlegnome Finds Patriotism in France

Posted on October 18, 2012 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome has just finished watching a Rick Steves travel episode on PBS. She doesn’t go anywhere overseas without his trusty guidebooks. During this particular one half hour adventure, he took his viewers to Paris and one of his stops was … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Europe, Landmarks, Museums, Paris, Travel | Tagged Art, Delacroix, eugene delacroix, IM Pei, Le Louvre, Leonardo Da Vinci, mona lisa by leonardo da vinci, Musee du Louvre, Museums, Paintings, Paris, Rick Steves, Venus de Milo, World Travel | 4 Comments

Furrylittlegnome Sees Monet in Paris

Posted on August 15, 2012 by FLG

When it comes to art, furrylittlegnome is at a loss. Sure, she can recognize the works of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, maybe Andy Warhol or the scribbles of a three year old child, but that is the extent of her art … Continue reading →