While the Maier Museum of Art has an organization of about 60 committed volunteers who serve as receptionists and docents for school tours and other groups by appointment, the Museum typically does not have a docent on “stand-by” to offer tours to drop-in visitors. Olivia Travis ’10 has addressed this problem by developing iPod tours, providing a virtual docent to “accompany” visitors through the Museum’s collection audibly, giving them a deeper understanding of the collection and a richer educational experience. Topics include an introduction to the collection and historical information about “Project Y,” the fascinating story behind the Museum as a secret Cold War-era storage facility for the National Gallery.

Come visit the Maier Museum of Art to take advantage of an iPod tour. Our receptionist can assist you in checking out the Museum iPod, and give you instructions on its use. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Admission (and the iPod tour) is FREE!