Spurlock

Friday, September 23, the Spurlock Museum presents a celebration of their new Campbell Gallery exhibit Medieval Irish Masterpieces in Modern Reproduction. Below are pictures of just two of the incredible objects included in the amazing collections on display.  This free event starts with food and gallery exploration at 7:30 PM, followed by a short talk by the exhibit curator Dr. Charles D. Wright and music by Port Mor.

Want to learn more about the masterpieces of medieval Ireland and the 1916 Easter Rising?  Attend the free Medieval Irish Masterpieces symposium on Saturday, October 1st and the film screening of 1916: A Terrible Beauty on Sunday, October 2nd.

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October 1st is also the first of our fall series of Zahn Learning Center Open Hours, held Saturday afternoons from 1-4 PM. During Open Hours, visitors can create crafts inspired by special exhibits, cultural holidays, current events, and Spurlock’s feature gallery collections. The activities are ideal for elementary age students through adults. Admission is $2 per crafter.

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The Spurlock is a proud participant in the Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day on September 24, where over 1200 U.S. museums offer free admission for two with a ticket downloaded from the Museum Day website. Learn more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-2016/.