New Director of Montshire Museum of Science

Our speaker this week will be Marcos Stafne, Ph.D. who became the new executive director of the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont last April, replacing long time executive director, David Goudy. 

Stafne has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of museums. He last served as Vice President of Programs and Visitor Experience at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, where he oversaw education, collections, visitor services, and the planning and implementation of traveling and new exhibitions. 

He has served as the Director of Education & Visitor Experience for the Rubin Museum of Art and the Director of Public Programs & Traveling Exhibitions at the New York Hall of Science.

He has published in the Journal of Museums and Social Issues, the Museum Education Journal, and contributes to a science blog for the Huffington Post. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and a M.A. in Theatre from Hunter College where he studied museum theatre for science and historical education.

"Cultivating and maintaining a creative community is essential for the sustainability of our future,” comments Stafne. "The Montshire has a nationally noted reputation for providing opportunities for all audiences to flex their curiosity, experience the wonder of science, and feel encouraged to try out new ideas. I am excited to guide the next phase of the Montshire’s future as we enhance and expand indoor and outdoor experiences on over 100 acres along the beautiful Connecticut River. The warmth and friendliness of the Upper Valley is palpable, and I am anxious to get to know the community in a deeper way—especially as we grow our work with schools in New Hampshire and Vermont."

The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont, is a hands-on interactive science center with more than 125 exhibits on nature, technology, astronomy, and the physical sciences. Visiting exhibitions, educational programs, and special events are offered throughout the year. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).