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Tue May
22

11 a.m. till 5:45 p.m.

Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures From Playgrounds to Palaces

Presented by Jewish Museum, The

Children are invited to discover the world of archaeology through a fascinating in-depth study of art and artifacts from ancient times to the present day. They will explore the methods employed by archaeologists after an excavation occurs, specifically, how they analyze the objects that have been unearthed. Assuming the role of the archaeologist, children will embark on an exciting adventure where they will encounter unusual objects and determine how and why they were made. This exhibition will also include an introductory video, original artifacts, and colorful illustrations.
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Tue May
22

11 a.m. till 5:45 p.m.

Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey

Presented by Jewish Museum, The

At the heart of The Jewish Museum is its permanent exhibition, 'Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey', representing one of the world's great opportunities to explore Jewish culture and history through art. This vibrant two-floor exhibition features 800 works from the Museum's remarkably diverse collection of art, archaeology, ceremonial objects, video, photographs, interactive media and television excerpts. It examines the Jewish experience as it has evolved from antiquity to the present, over 4,000 years, and asks two vital questions: How has Judaism been able to thrive for thousands of years across the globe, often in difficult and even tragic circumstances? And what constitutes the essence of Jewish identity?
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Tue May
22

11 a.m. till 5:45 p.m.

Edouard Vuillard: A Painter and His Muses, 1890-1940

Presented by Jewish Museum, The

The art of Edouard Vuillard (1868-1940) - a painter who began his career as a member of the Nabi group of avant-garde artists in Paris in the 1890s - will be celebrated at The Jewish Museum in the first major one-person, New York exhibition of the French artist's work in over twenty years. 'Edouard Vuillard: A Painter and His Muses, 1890-1940,' will include more than 50 paintings as well as a selection of prints, photographs and documents exploring the crucial role played by the patrons, dealers and muses who comprised Vuillard's circle.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

The Historic Images of the Greek Bronze Age: The Reproductions of E. Gillieron & Son

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

This exhibition features a selection of early twentieth-century reproductions of now-famous artworks from Sir Arthur Evans's historic excavations of Minoan Crete and Heinrich Schliemann's Mycenaean Greece. Emile Gilliéron and, later, his son were the senior draftsmen responsible for reconstructing the fresco paintings in the palace at Knossos. The Gilliérons formed a thriving business selling original watercolors after the frescoes and other reproductions of three-dimensional artworks, which they made directly from the originals. Their work influenced the study of Aegean art and was integral to its widespread introduction throughout Europe and America. The installation draws from the Metropolitan Museum's own collection of Gilliéron reproductions, which is the largest in existence.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

American Decorative Arts

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

The collection features furniture, silver, pewter, glass, ceramics and textiles from the late 17th to early 20th century, as well as domestic architecture in furnished period rooms.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

American Paintings and Sculpture

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

The final phase of the American Wing project, scheduled to be completed in 2011, includes the renovation and expansion of the galleries that house the Museum's superb collection of American paintings and sculpture. This exhibit features portraits, landscapes, history paintings, still lifes, folk art and sculpture from colonial times through the early 20th century.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Galleries for Ancient Near Eastern Art

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

This exhibit features stone reliefs and sculpture, ivory and objects of precious metal from a vast area and time span: Anatolia to the Indus Valley, Neolithic period (ca. 8000 B.C.E.) to the Arab conquest (7th century C.E.).
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Andre Mertens Galleries for Musical Instruments

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

See an international array of instruments of historical, technical and social importance, as well as tonal and visual beauty, from accordions to koras to zithers.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Antonio Ratti Textile Center

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

See tapestries, velvets, carpets, embroideries, laces, samplers, quilts and woven and printed fabrics from all periods and civilizations, dating back to 3000 B.C.E.
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Tue May
22

9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.

Arms and Armor

Presented by Metropolitan Museum of Art

This exhibit features armor for men, horses and children, as well as weapons and martial accoutrements of sculptural and ornamental beauty from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and America
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