Greek Festival Programmes at The National Museum : Interactive Learning

nuriana · 6th December 2007

Interactive Learning
In conjunction with the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition

It’s All Greek to Me!
9 Dec 2007 – 16 Mar 2008, Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement
Admission to exhibition applies.

It’s All Greek to Me! are specially designed spaces for you to interact with the exhibition. Choose to don ancient Greek costumes of the peplos, himation and chiton or play a round of backgammon. Alternatively, be a part of our Great Greek Epic and contribute to this public art display.

Curator's Tour
Greek Sculptures: The Classical Ideal and Its Influence
by Szan Tan, Curator, National Museum of Singapore
Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement.
Date: 29 Feb 2008 & 7 Mar 2008
Time: 7pm
$15 inclusive of exhibition admission
Single price ticket - no concession
Limited to 15 pax

A special curator-led tour of the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Visitors will get insights on the sculptures that formed our understanding of the classical ideals of the male and female forms. Also learn how the styles of sculptors of the 5th to 4th centuries BCE influenced later development in the Western art.

Ancient Greeks Alive!
An Interactive Tour for Children aged 5 to 9 years
By Act 3 Theatrics (Singapore)
Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement.
$15 inclusive of exhibition admission (25 participants per session)

Date: 1 Jan 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date: 7 Feb 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date 8 Mar 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date: 15 Mar 2008
Time: 2pm

Children will be delighted by the fascinating characters from ancient Greece whom they will meet in the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Hurry and beat the crowd - register your child early as limited spaces are available!

Free guided tours
Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement

English Mondays to Fridays*:
10am & 4pm, daily
(excluding 20 Dec 2007- 4 Jan 2008)

Saturdays and Sundays:
11am I 2.30pm I 3pm I 4pm, daily

Mandarin Saturdays and Sundays:
11.30am & 3.30pm, daily

Japanese Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays:
1.30pm from 15 Dec 2007
(excluding 21 Dec 2007 - 6 Jan 2008 &
5 Feb 2008 - 11 Feb 2008)

*Special Thematic Guided Tours conducted in English:
7 Jan 08 – 1 Feb 08

Fast, Fit and Furious: The Olympics in Ancient Greece
Every Monday, 4pm

The World of the Gods: Tales of Love, Adventure and Heroes
Every Wednesday, 4pm

That’s Showbiz: The Origins of Theatre and Drama
Every Friday, 10am

Love Among the Ruins
4 Feb 08 – 15 Feb 08
Every Monday & Wednesday, 4pm
Every Friday, 10am

Meeting point for all tours will be at the entrance of Exhibition Galleries. Tours are subject to the availability of volunteer guides and limited to 15 participants per will be about 45 to 90 minutes.

Ticketing
Please book ticket online at www.nationalmuseum.sg ( Go booking page ) or at our Visitor Services Counter at The National Museum of Singapore

justanut · 10th January 2008

Anyone able to take pics in the exhibition? Website says photography is allowed in the museum (w/o flash or tripod), but when i went for the exhibition they say no photography allowed. Or is it disallowed just for the Greek exhibit?

MikeElliot · 10th January 2008

Originally Posted by justanut

Anyone able to take pics in the exhibition? Website says photography is allowed in the museum (w/o flash or tripod), but when i went for the exhibition they say no photography allowed. Or is it disallowed just for the Greek exhibit?

No photogrpahy allowed for The Greek & others oversea exhibits.
Saw the info from some websites.

justanut · 11th January 2008

Yeah i just received a reply in my email from the museum. Shucks

6th December 2007	#1
nuriana New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28	Greek Festival Programmes at The National Museum : Interactive Learning Interactive Learning In conjunction with the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition It’s All Greek to Me! 9 Dec 2007 – 16 Mar 2008, Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement Admission to exhibition applies. It’s All Greek to Me! are specially designed spaces for you to interact with the exhibition. Choose to don ancient Greek costumes of the peplos, himation and chiton or play a round of backgammon. Alternatively, be a part of our Great Greek Epic and contribute to this public art display. Curator's Tour Greek Sculptures: The Classical Ideal and Its Influence by Szan Tan, Curator, National Museum of Singapore Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement. Date: 29 Feb 2008 & 7 Mar 2008 Time: 7pm $15 inclusive of exhibition admission Single price ticket - no concession Limited to 15 pax A special curator-led tour of the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Visitors will get insights on the sculptures that formed our understanding of the classical ideals of the male and female forms. Also learn how the styles of sculptors of the 5th to 4th centuries BCE influenced later development in the Western art. Ancient Greeks Alive! An Interactive Tour for Children aged 5 to 9 years By Act 3 Theatrics (Singapore) Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement. $15 inclusive of exhibition admission (25 participants per session) Date: 1 Jan 2008 Time: 2pm & 4pm Date: 7 Feb 2008 Time: 2pm & 4pm Date 8 Mar 2008 Time: 2pm & 4pm Date: 15 Mar 2008 Time: 2pm Children will be delighted by the fascinating characters from ancient Greece whom they will meet in the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Hurry and beat the crowd - register your child early as limited spaces are available! Free guided tours Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement English Mondays to Fridays: 10am & 4pm, daily (excluding 20 Dec 2007- 4 Jan 2008) Saturdays and Sundays: 11am I 2.30pm I 3pm I 4pm, daily Mandarin Saturdays and Sundays: 11.30am & 3.30pm, daily Japanese Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 1.30pm from 15 Dec 2007 (excluding 21 Dec 2007 - 6 Jan 2008 & 5 Feb 2008 - 11 Feb 2008) Special Thematic Guided Tours conducted in English: 7 Jan 08 – 1 Feb 08 Fast, Fit and Furious: The Olympics in Ancient Greece Every Monday, 4pm The World of the Gods: Tales of Love, Adventure and Heroes Every Wednesday, 4pm That’s Showbiz: The Origins of Theatre and Drama Every Friday, 10am Love Among the Ruins 4 Feb 08 – 15 Feb 08 Every Monday & Wednesday, 4pm Every Friday, 10am Meeting point for all tours will be at the entrance of Exhibition Galleries. Tours are subject to the availability of volunteer guides and limited to 15 participants per will be about 45 to 90 minutes. Ticketing Please book ticket online at www.nationalmuseum.sg ( Go booking page ) or at our Visitor Services Counter at The National Museum of Singapore

10th January 2008	#2
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justanut Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jurong West Posts: 320	Re: Greek Festival Programmes at The National Museum : Interactive Learning Yeah i just received a reply in my email from the museum. Shucks __________________ Canon 40D 35L 85 135L 580EX II Capturing the Moment