Charles Willson Peale was an 18th and early 19th century American portrait artist. In the late 1700’s, he began a museum of art, science, and technology in his Philadelphia home/studio on Lombard Street.
The museum’s collection and popularity rapidly outgrew its space. In 1796, Peale moved his museum to the newly built Philosophical Hall, where it again rapidly outgrew its space. In 1801, he moved his museum into the recently vacated Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, a World Cultural Heritage Site renowned for the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Digital Media faculty members Glen Muschio and Dave Mauriello are mentoring students interested in digitally recreating the Long Room exhibits in Peale’s Museum for use at Independence National Historical Park.
Charles Wilson Peale’s Philadelphia Museum
The following video, titled “Charles Wilson Peale’s Philadelphia Museum” shows student work on the project.
Who Tells What Stories to Whom, When and Where
The following video, titled “Who Tells What Stories to Whom, When and Where”, provides background about the project and future plans.
For additional information about the ongoing project contact Glen Muschio