Thursday, 2/10/22
Eeeek! The new reception desk is being installed this week! This might be the most exciting week yet for the Museum staff and front desk volunteers. See below for some update images. Teams are also on site finalizing the painting, flooring, and the installation of the exterior oculus window. The elevator subcontractor, Galaventa, is almost complete with their work and will be scheduling the required state inspection. Our final completion date is dependent on this inspection so we’re hoping it happens very soon. We’re all very eager to move our operations back to the main reception area.
Image of new reception desk installation.
Image of reception desk rendering by Peter Quinn Architects.
Image of new reception desk installation.
Image of reception area rendered floor plan by Peter Quinn Architects.
In other news, we’ve been finalizing and promoting related programming events for Bittersweet as we gear up for Valentine’s Day. We’ve never been more excited for this holiday than this year. With a project like Bittersweet installed, we all have hope for a sweeter winter.
Open hours this week:
Thursday, February 10th 2-7pm
Friday, February 11th 2-5pm
Saturday, February 12th 12-5pm
Space is limited, so if you haven’t reserved your tickets yet, we recommend doing that today!
Upcoming events: Space is limited, so if you haven’t reserved your tickets yet, we recommend doing that today!
BITTERSWEET @ Bow Market: Friday, February 11th, 5-7pm | Part of the Chocolate Stories Salon series. Join us for an evening of chocolate, rum, history, and discussion. Admission: $15/person; Museum members: $10. Admission includes hot cocoa and rum. Space is limited - purchase your tickets today!
Curator Tour: Saturday, February 12th, 11am | Join us for an in-depth look at our current exhibition, Bittersweet, curated by two of Latin America’s leading artists – José Falconi from Peru and Santiago Montoya from Colombia. Admission: $10/person; Museum members free. Space is limited - purchase your tickets today!
Bittersweet Valentine’s Day @ the Somerville Museum: Monday, February 14th, 4–7pm | Looking for an impromptu Valentine's/Galentine's Day date night option? Need a last minute chocolate gift for your sweetheart? We're opening the Museum to the public on Monday, February 14th for a few hours in honor of this sweet holiday and our Bittersweet exhibition. We also have lots of merchandise items that will make great gifts. Admission can be purchased at the door.
Sweet City: A History of Candy Manufacturing in Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston: Thursday, February 17th, 6pm | Join us for a virtual evening about the history of sweets by beloved confectioner Jeremy Spindler of Spindler Confections. This event is part of our Bittersweet exhibition's Chocolate Stories Salon series and is co-sponsored by our friends and partners at Historic Somerville. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Reserve your spot today!