Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapparium
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After going on a Photo Walks tour with Saba, I headed over to the stunning Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapparium for the second leg of my fabulous field trip day. I had heard about how “absolutely amazing” standing in the center of the Mapparium was from one of my coworkers, so I was very excited about experiencing it myself.
The three-story stained-glass globe, created in 1935, is frozen in time, and represents a world that no longer exists. As you stand on the glass walkway that traverses through the center of the earth, there’s an accompanying narration show entitled A World of Ideas that brings the ideas and story of the Mapparium to life.
I felt a bit spoiled during my visit to the Mapparium, as I got to experience the exhibit all by myself! It’s quite an experience to stand in the middle of a stunningly beautiful three-story glass globe alone. My tour guide told me that one of the best ways to experience the globe is to whisper something into the air and marvel at the whisper traveling back to your own ear. I promise that the acoustics are nothing like you’ve ever experienced before.
After you’ve seen the Mapparium, I suggest also taking the time to explore the library and museum exhibits upstairs, which paint a portrait of Mary Baker Eddy herself. From her humble beginnings to her thoughtful spirit, the exhibit is the largest collections by and about an American woman.
The month of March is Women’s History Month, so it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapparium! I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I enjoyed mine.
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Jamie,
So glad you enjoyed the Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapparium. And nice plug for Women’s History Month, too.
Susan