A*RT!? Happens…in Paris

Living in Paris has taught me that I don’t have to go to the museums to find art- Paris has taught me to find art in everyday things. This has inspired me to start a series of posts at my blog, MuseumChick, called A*RT!? (Art) Happens, about random art spotting in unconventional places.

Here are some of the unconventional places where I find art in Paris…

Braving Storms for the Dead Sea Scrolls in Jordan

It was perfect timing for a storm…when I was on top of the highest point in the city of Amman, Jordan…the Citadel mountain. Wind and heavy rain was spraying from everywhere so the umbrella couldn’t help. Oops! Then there went the umbrella...but it didn’t matter because I was already soaked. I made a run for it. Straight to the Jordan Archaeological Museum’s steep staircase, running past the Roman ruins of the Citadel. I would have to see them later. I know, this may seem a little dramatic but I was on a mission to see the Dead Sea Scrolls.

My story of the Jordan Archaeological Museum at my blog!

Artifacts of the Cairo Egyptian Museum

On my recent trip to Egypt to visit the ancient tombs and temples, my highlight was my visit to the Cairo Museum. Two sprawling floors house the mummified bodies of the famous pharaohs, treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb and artifacts of ancient Egypt. It would take more than one trip to see all that the Cairo Museum offers.

My recent visit to and pictures of the Cairo Museum.