Both the Legion of Honor and de Young are open to the public. Please read our safety guidelines.
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 to celebrate the Centennial of the Legion of Honor. The Legion is now a centenarian.
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
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 12:15 pm.
LIVE STREAM: the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/qu2PTOCG7tA
