Morgan Library & Museum Receives $2.5M Grant for Digital Manuscript Project
A $2.5 million grant has been awarded to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York through the Lilly Endowment's Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. This funding will facilitate 'The Morgan Illuminated,' a project designed to improve access to the museum's collection of medieval and Renaissance religious manuscripts. Set to launch in 2029, the initiative will introduce a free, searchable digital portal on the Morgan's website, offering complete access to numerous important illuminated manuscripts. The portal will include high-resolution images, comprehensive search features, and educational materials that delve into the influence of religion on history, art, and culture, along with various public programming. This grant is part of a larger effort by the Lilly Endowment to bolster cultural institutions in fostering public awareness of religion.
Key facts
- The Morgan Library & Museum received a $2.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment.
- The grant is from the Lilly Endowment's Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
- The funding supports 'The Morgan Illuminated' project.
- The project will create a digital portal for medieval and Renaissance religious manuscripts.
- The portal will provide free, cover-to-cover access to hundreds of illuminated manuscripts.
- The portal is scheduled to launch in 2029.
- The project includes educational resources and public programming.
- The grant aims to expand access to the Morgan's renowned collection.
Entities
Institutions
- The Morgan Library & Museum
- Lilly Endowment
Locations
- New York
- United States