McKeen is museum registrar of the Department of the Interior Museum. While the museum is closed for renovations, monthly lectures and tours of the 54 New Deal-era murals in the Main Interior Building remain available. The murals tour is offered Tuesdays at noon and Thursdays at 2 p.m. The tour is limited to 20 visitors and a reservation is required. The Interior Department has a museum? Who knew?
Given that the Interior Museum is nestled within the Main Interior Building, and not located on the Mall, it has been a challenge to make the public aware. That’s why I always say we are D.C.’s best kept secret. However over the last five years, Interior Museum has made significant improvements in our outreach, specifically utilizing new media such as an improved Web site and Facebook.
