Benjamin Ives Gilman
Secretary of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For this person's grandfather, see Benjamin Ives Gilman (1766). For the U.S. Representative (born 1922), see Benjamin A. Gilman.
Benjamin Ives Gilman (1852–1933) was notable as the Secretary of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts from 1893 to 1925. Beginning with the museum as a curator and librarian, he held a variety of positions during this time. As Secretary, he focused on communications and advising the Director and Board on enhancing the museum experience for visitors. He encouraged the display of original art and introduced the practice of having docents aid visitors in their engagement with art.