But the Boston Athenaeum — a unique combination of library and museum — provides me with just ... As one of the country’s oldest public libraries, the Athenaeum is infused with history. Its name — ...

The Museum of African American History, which operates locations in Boston and Nantucket, was notified of the cuts late Wednesday night, according to museum president and CEO Noelle Trent.

Director of the Public Library Nori Morganstein announced that on May 3, the library will officially turn 130 years old.