Welcome to the fifth week of #DearMuseums. This initiative seeks to document and share stories about how this global crisis is affecting people and their work as museum educators. With each week that passes, we notice that the emotions grow more complex. This week’s post takes a look at the many moods and layers to the feeling of longing.

Entry #1:

Entry #2:

Entry #3:

I have faith in you.
I can wait for you.

The last entry on this post has us thinking about what museum educators are experiencing as their museums prepare to reopen (or already have). What are your thoughts, concerns, and feelings about “going back” and reopening? Let us know at #DearMuseums.

To submit your own responses or ideas (written, audio, visual submissions all encouraged) please email [email protected].