Story Tour:
Every Sunday

What religious practices did Buddha perform in the former world? What exactly is the meaning of the princess reclining on the floor or the winged bull? This tour offers explanations of the iconography of works seen in the Museum as well as some of the old stories that have been told about them. We hope you will enjoy these engaging tours of the Museum.

Story Telling:
Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the South Wing Lecture Hall (approximately 30 minutes)

This series includes stories from Greek mythology, the Mesopotamian epic of “Gilgamesh,” as well as legends from ancient Egyptian. All these tales are related to the works that can be seen in the Museum. Why not take a little time to encounter fabulous worlds and people far beyond the reaches of modern society?

Explanations of Displayed Works by Volunteer Staff:
First Sunday of each month

Areas of discussion will vary each Sunday.

Summer Art Courses for Young People

Using quizzes and games, elementary school-age children are invited to discover the many wonders that the Museum offers and have a good time while doing so.

Sunday, July 23, 2000 -- 1st to 4th graders
1st course: 10:30 a.m. -- 12:30 a.m.
2nd course: 1:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 30, 2000 -- 5th and 6th graders
1st course: 10:30 a.m. -- 12:30 a.m.
2nd course: 1:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m.

Junior high and high school students are invited to study one particular work in the Museum by viewing it from a variety of perspectives.

Sunday, August 6, 2000 -- junior high school students 1:30 p.m.-- 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 13, 2000 -- high school students 1:30 p.m.-- 4:00 p.m.