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Presenting archaeological discoveries from the tombs of Mycenaean warriors and the best-preserved palace on the Greek mainland, this talk features the burial of the Griffin Warrior, whose unplundered grave held offerings of incomparable artistry. Join curator Claire Lyons on a tour of the latest discoveries from the Kingdom of Pylos in ancient Messenia, an epicenter of Mycenaean civilization during the Late Bronze Age.
The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece is on view at the Getty Villa through 12 January 2026.
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
September 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Princes of Pylos: Treasures from Bronze Age Greece
Gunn Theater, Legion of Honor, 100 - 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park, San Francisco
Presented by Claire Lyons, Curator of Antiquities, J. Paul Getty Museum
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 12:30 pm.
LIVE STREAM: Please register for a Zoom link here.
