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Interested in being a part of the Morbid Anatomy Museum ? If not, why not consider becoming a volunteer docent?  Although this is an unpaid position, being a museum docent is an excellent addition to your resume, and the museum is happy to provide references for regular docents. Shifts run from 11:45-6:00 all days except Tuesdays, and there is no minimum requirement.  Volunteer docents also receive special perks: Free admission to museum exclusive opening parties  An atmospheric, quiet place to work with free wifi and unlimited access to the Morbid Anatomy Library collection of books and artifacts One free event (under $10) for each shift worked $20 off book purchases in the gift store for every five shifts you work, per exhibition Preview of upcoming exhibitions for docent training Docent party for each exhibit in which you volunteer three or more times If you are interested in becoming a docent or finding out more, please e-mail our new docent coordinator at c ris...

Greetings! This is a letter from Joanna Ebenstein, co-founder and creative director of the Morbid Anatomy Museum. Some of you might recall a book I authored a few years ago with Dr Pat Morris called Walter Potter's Curious World of Taxidermy . While working the book, I was lucky enough to see and photograph many of famous tableaux of eccentric Victorian taxidermist Walter Potter, which had been divided at auction about 10 years ago before. One of his most iconic pieces, The Kittens' Wedding (see above) has entered our community of collectors. Its new owner, Mrs. Sabrina N. Hansen, has very generously agreed to allow us to exhibit it, so long as we can pay for safe and professional transportation and insurance. We have just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to do so, on which more here . We have made available lots of perks, including custom limited-edition Potter photos and postcards of photos from my own collection; tickets to the exhibit and opening party;...

Do any Morbid Anatomy readers happen to know the new whereabouts of this most wonderful piece of late 19th century taxidermy, Walter Potter's Kittens’ Tea and Croquet Party? Any leads suggested; Please send to joanna [at] morbidanatomymuseum [dot] org!