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Ancient Art Council

Ancient Art Department

Ancient Art Council
Legion of Honor

100 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park
San Francisco, CA 94121

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Please note this lecture will begin at the unusual 1:00 pm.


In the early twentieth century, antiquities were considered vital to the collections in an art museum. Alma Spreckels was well aware of that, and the Legion of Honor’s display of ancient art grew with gifts from her friends and family. This was the beginning of what was to become the Fine Arts Museums’ substantial collection from the ancient world.


This program is part of the Legion Lecture Series: A Closer Look celebrating the Centennial of the Legion of Honor. The Legion will turn 100 on 11/11.


The lecture is cosponsored by the Ancient Art Council.

About Programs at the Ancient Art Council

Programs are varied and include such activities as lectures by noted archaeologists, museum curators, and ancient art historians; exclusive tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions; fund-raising events; and travel programs to ancient sites and other museums. Members also receive invitations from related organizations to attend lectures ad exhibition openings. Your annual membership dues and contributions will assist in furthering the Ancient Art collection at the Fine Arts Museums.

PROGRAM

December 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Canada | US Pacific Time)

Alma Spreckels, the Queen of Greece, and the Antiquities Collection

Gunn Theater | Legion of Honor + Live Stream

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Presented by Renee Dreyfus George and Judy Marcus Distinguished Curator and Curator in Charge, Ancient Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Admission:

Lecture is free and open to the public.

This is a hybrid program:

IN PERSON: Gunn Theater, 100 - 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121. Seating is limited and unassigned. Doors open at 1:30 pm.

LIVE STREAM: the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's Youtube channel

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