The Museum of Care is a six-foot tall, modular museum that tells the story of how humans evolved to give and receive care, how our health needs changed throughout history, and how systems of care intertwine and affect us all. It features interviews with health workers from around the globe, and shows ways in which you can be a partner in care for yourself and others.
The Museum of Care is constructed primarily of Corian solid surface, and features several innovations including a proprietary hardware system that allows discreet exhibit modules to clip in and out of a central support using custom-designed hardware and electronics. It is the first museum built on the MICROmodular platform.
MICRO museums follow a distributed model and can go anywhere that is accessible by wheelchair. To better understand MICRO and its mission, please refer to this TED talk by MICRO co-founder, Amanda Schochet.
The Museum of Care was built with generous support from Johnson & Johnson’s Center for Health Worker Innovation, and will tour the Brooklyn and New York public library system through summer of 2022. Check the schedule here for current whereabouts.
This work would not have been possible without a huge collaborative effort between staff, partners, and vendors. Please refer to the museum’s website for a full list of credits, as well as accompanying information about the museum itself.