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Notes from the Field #1: Mary Todd Lincoln House
As more museums explore multisensory interpretation, scent is emerging as a powerful—yet still untypical—tool for storytelling. In this edition of Notes from the Field: How Museums Use Olfactory Storytelling, we feature the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington,...
Defining Olfactory Museology
The Olfactory Contractor is both an educational platform and a resource for museums and cultural institutions seeking consulting support for olfactory storytelling. On this blog series, we explore key concepts and practices in the growing field of olfactory...
Introducing the Scent & Culture Series
I am excited to share a new collaboration between The Olfactory Contractor and The Fragrance Alliance Network: The Scent & Culture Series: An Intensive in Olfactory Storytelling. This three-part online course is designed for museum professionals, educators,...
A Conversation with Nezka Pfeifer
In a recent episode of the Internet of Senses Institute Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nezka Pfeifer, curator at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. Nezka offers a thoughtful and refreshing perspective on how...
A Multisensory Exploration of Grief
In August 2024, I found out that we had unexpectedly lost my grandfather, Hans-Peter Ehrich. This news completely shocked the whole family as his brain was sharper than all of ours, even at the age of 82. But because my grandfather was stubborn in every way - which of...
(Re)introductions
I am excited to officially (re)introduce The Olfactory Contractor—a consulting practice and educational platform dedicated to helping museums, cultural institutions, and educators use scent as a meaningful tool for interpretation and storytelling. At its core, The...
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