Volunteer Team Member Spotlight: Terry and Eddie Miller

Sharing the joy of MIM and its mission

When you arrive at MIM, you might see the cheery smiles of Eddie and Terry Miller beaming from behind the information desk or at the entrance to the Target Gallery. Eddie volunteered at MIM for three years before Terry joined her, and they have been volunteering together for the past six years. They were so impressed during their first visit to MIM that they thought the museum would be a great place to share their time. At MIM, they share their love of music with each other and with guests.

Neither plays an instrument, but Eddie and Terry enjoy watching and listening to others play—like when guests play on the Steinway piano in El Río. MIM’s mission, Terry says, is an important part of their lives, and giving time to MIM helps support their interest in being active and useful. 

“We love meeting the guests and getting them started on their visit,” Terry says.

When they volunteer in the Target Gallery, Terry and Eddie interact with guests enjoying MIM’s special exhibitions—such as Dragons and Vines, which was one of Terry’s favorites. 

“A woman was moved to tears looking at a Martin guitar,” Terry says. “I asked if I could help, and she told me that her recently deceased father had been responsible for the paint booth at the factory. It made the visit surprising and bittersweet for her.”

Eddie and Terry Miller