Round Museum

In a medieval tradition, a stack of wedding cake tiers is the first challenge for a new bride and groom to face – lean in close, watch out for the fondant flowers, kiss over the top of the cake without knocking the tiers over, and a happy marriage is yours. Cake still standing!

03.15.21

On the campus of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia the Michael J. Smith, S.J. Chapel of St. Joseph is a central place of worship for the University community. The Chapel was designed by African American architect Thomas James Gavin Jr. and constructed in 1995. Founded in 1851, St. Joe's is one of 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States.

03.14.21

Thomas Alva Edison lit the world on fire in 1880 with his controlled chaos of exposed-filament electrical incandescence. Over a hundred years later, crackling currents squiggle away inside a vacuum sealed Round down the shore in North Wildwood. Can there be fun at the beach without sparks dancing on the ceiling?

03.13.21

If chandeliers grew in nature they might look something like this bright burst of branches. About the size of a baby boxwood bush, this mature hardwood light fixture will bring the forest right into your dining room. It is termite-free and requires no additional pruning or trimming.

03.11.21

Cats can't tell time, but if you're crepuscular by nature then you don't need a wake up call at dawn. But since you're staying over, Tabby has set an alarm for you in the alley behind the building. She is a creature of habit, after all, and wouldn't want you oversleeping and late for work. Next to the dumpster she's made a little bed to snuggle up in, so you'll be quite comfortable.

03.10.21

Pleasure wheels have been around since the 17th century. In those days, you'd sit on a chair suspended from a large wooden ring while strong men would turn the crank. Seattle rolled out their Great Wheel in 2012, a 175 foot tall Round on the waterfront at Pier 57. With 42 fully-enclosed gondolas, you can sit in comfort for three full revolutions of the wheel while gazing at beautiful Elliott Bay. No strong men required!

03.09.21

You may try on your clothing selections in Changing Room A or Changing Room B. No more than five items allowed at a time. If you don't want an item, hang it outside on the rod between the curtains and a staff person will return it to the racks for you. Please do not try on the undergarments.

03.08.21

This intertwined sphere of vines is not a natural thing, there have been human hands influencing the situation. Just like life. If you find yourself in an entanglement of some sort, it's most likely that someone somewhere did something, whether with intent or not. Including you.

03.07.21

Every bathroom needs a billiard ball. It certainly looks cool, the smooth resin sphere mounted against sleek ceramic tile. But if for no other reason, simply the fact that to score in billiards is called "potting" should be enough. Four ball in the porcelain pocket. BAM!

03.05.21

Get the knife, the wax on this Edam cheese needs to be cracked. Hard cheeses can be sealed and stored in wax for long periods of time without refrigeration, because the cheese has low moisture. It will take a little muscle to get through this rounded cylinder, but the fruit and crackers are waiting so start cuttin'!

03.02.21