Ep. 79: Daniel H. Weiss, CEO and President of The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Why the Museum Matters"

A conversation with Daniel H. Weiss, CEO and President of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, regarding his new book “Why the Museum Matters”. In the book, Weiss describes the origins of the modern day museum, the challenges museums face and what the future holds. The conversation includes insights on some of the thorniest issues facing museums today, including diversity, restitution, and deaccessioning.

https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300259353/why-the-museum-matters/

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Museum-Matters/dp/0300259352

https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/leadership