Lyman Museum Seeks Volunteers and Docents for Korean Exhibit

           The Lyman Museum is seeking volunteers and docents for Grandfather’s House: An Exhibition on Korea . The exhibit features a full-scale hands-on replica of a 1930s Korean home and will be open through 2006.

Docents and volunteers are needed to assist in the activity room, participate in special public programs, and interpret the exhibit to the public. The activity room will feature take-home crafts for children and traditional Korean clothing for visitors to try on. Public programs will include folktale readings, traditional craft workshops, and music programs, among others.

 Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday. Training for docents and volunteers is ongoing. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Linda Collazo at 935-5021 or by email at info@LymanMuseum.org.

The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawai`i to tell the story of its islands and people. The museum, located at 276 Haili Street in Hilo, is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. For additional information on the museum call 935-5021.

Images courtesy of the Honolulu Academy of Art