It’s no secret that higher education costs have continued to escalate in recent years in the United States. According to the Education Data Initiative, the cost of tuition at public 4-year institutions increased 36.7% from 2010 to 2023. Since 1963,…
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The Story Behind DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art—On View from October 30, 2024 through April 20, 2025
The Maltz Museum’s latest exhibition, DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art features famous works by Kirchner, Kandinsky, Chagall, Grosz, Picasso, and more—all labeled as “degenerate” by the Nazi regime. This world-renowned exhibition will be on view at the Maltz Museum…
The Power of Sharing Stories: How the Stop the Hate Contest Helps Us Build a More Just and Inclusive World
The Stop the Hate essay contest is more than a chance to win $20K for college. It’s also an opportunity to tell your story to the world, so we can all potentially make a change for the better. Believe it…
Exhibition Preview: DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art—On View from October 30, 2024 through April 20, 2025
The Maltz Museum’s latest exhibition, DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art, explores how modern art was used as a tool to sway public opinion by the Nazi party. Part history, part art show, the exhibition features famous works by Kirchner,…
Wondering If You Should Participate in the Stop the Hate Essay Contest? Here Are Four Reasons to Submit Your Essay
Maybe you’ve been considering the Stop the Hate essay contest and wondered: Should I participate? Is it worth it? Sharing a story about a difficult topic can be hard, particularly when it impacts your life. But, submitting a 500-word essay…
Want to Make Your Stop the Hate Essay Stand Out? These Five Tips Will Help Make Your Submission Shine
The 17th annual Stop the Hate Contest has officially started, and we’re excitedly anticipating more submissions than ever before. As the contest grows, we’re often asked what makes a good essay. Our team has put together their thoughts on what…
How to Use Your Old Family Photos to Fuel Your Child’s Creative Spark
We’ve been focused on fun, families, and creativity here at the Maltz Museum this summer with our A Celebration of Family exhibition. Our team has been inspired by the collections, as well as the families and children who can unleash…
A Celebration of Family Exhibition: Exploring the Traditions Featured in the Growing Up Jewish Collection
The Museum’s latest exhibition, A Celebration of Family, features the acclaimed traveling collection, Growing Up Jewish – Art & Storytelling. This Inspiring collection from artist Jacqueline Kott-Wolle is on view through September 1, 2024, and it includes a series of…
Love Makes a Family Offers a Window into the Lives of LGBTQ+ Families in America
The Maltz Museum recently debuted its A Celebration of Family exhibition, which includes a collection called, Love Makes a Family: Portraits of LGBTQ+ People and Their Families, produced by the Family Diversity Projects. It’s a traveling exhibit that includes over…
Join Us for an Action-Packed Calendar of Family-Friendly Events all Summer Long as Part of the Museum’s A Celebration of Family Exhibition
This summer, Maltz Museum visitors can explore the rich framework of families found in America with our A Celebration of Family exhibition, featuring two art collections, Growing Up Jewish—Art & Storytelling and Love Makes a Family: Portraits of LGBTQ+ People…
