Mexico City is known for its museum and art scene. The collection at El Museo del Juguete Antiguo – The Antique Toy Museum – encourages visitors to lean into their imaginations – and reflect on the rich history and culture in this city.
Today
AO Mailbag: Five Friends, Three Nights, One Bathroom
Co-host Kelly McEvers and producers Johanna and Amanda answer questions about books where the setting is transportive, travel in the Middle East right now, and how to handle sharing an Airbnb with five friends but only one bathroom. If you have a question for our next mailbag epi ... Show More
20m 20s
Yesterday
Beyond the Game: Guadalajara’s Telmex Building
We visit an office building in Guadalajara, and learn how one man moved it – workers and all – exactly 40 feet. This episode is part of our ongoing coverage of the soccer world championship. In each episode, we take you beyond the stadium, and to a nearby wonder that’s off the be ... Show More
11m 49s
Nov 2023
31. Artful Transformations: Revitalizing San Antonio's Cultural Landscape with Emily Neff, Kelso Director at San Antonio Museum of Art
<p>In this episode of bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard, the conversation delves into the fascinating world of art, culture, and city revitalization with our special guest, Emily Neff, the Kelso director at the San Antonio Museum of Art.</p> <p>Emily's extensive experience as ... Show More
49m 13s
Sep 2023
À Paris, le Louvre ouvre un nouvel espace de découverte à la sculpture
Le musée du Louvre vient d'ouvrir un espace de découverte de la sculpture, un nouveau lieu inclusif, accessible à tous, installé dans une galerie de l'aile Denon.
2m 32s
Nov 2023
Manet's 'Olympia' Comes to New York
What does it mean to a painter of modern life? Helen & Steve Locke discuss artistic rivalry, leisure, and labor politics in Manet/Degas, a historic exhibition pairing two giants of the 19th century, on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through January 7, 2024.
26m 17s