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Please Note: If online ticketing is unavailable, call 215-235-7469 to reserve tickets. Programs are subject to change. Please arrive early as we reserve the right to release seats at the start of the program.

February 1, 2014

Every Day This Summer: Art Splash

From June 27 through September 4, all Family Programs are part of Art Splash, with daily gallery explorations, studio art creations, and imaginative play inspired by the wildlife photographs of Michael Nichols. Museum admission for kids twelve and under is always free.

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Tuesday, July 25Grid ViewRows View

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Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

The Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Collection (galleries 245–249) features a remarkable selection of fine armor and arms. Learn how these objects were produced and how some can be traced back to the armories of powerful rulers.
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Thursday, July 27Grid ViewRows View

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Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

Tour the Museum's American Collection as we celebrate U.S. independence.
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Tuesday, August 8Grid ViewRows View

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Paintings Conservation Studio, Perelman Building
Free for Sponsors and above

Conservators and curators offer up-close encounters with European paintings as they prepare these works for this fall's Old Masters Now exhibition. You'll hear from Museum staff about the responsibilities and rewards of caring for this extraordinary collection. ​

Recommended for ages 13 and above
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Sunday, August 13Grid ViewRows View

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Rodin Museum
Members free, Guests $10

It’s sweet to be a new member and this Ice Cream Social is just one reason. Mingle with Museum staff and other new members in the tranquil Hamilton Gardens while enjoying complimentary ice cream. Then experience the work of celebrated French sculptor Auguste Rodin in the galleries. ​

Rain Date: Sunday, August 20
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Tuesday, August 15Grid ViewRows View

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Starts at 2:15 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

Featuring masterworks by such artists as Picasso, Duchamp, and Dali, this tour chronicles the course of modern art.​
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Wednesday, August 16Grid ViewRows View

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Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Get an overview of some of the Museum’s most renowned treasures.
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Thursday, August 17Grid ViewRows View

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Starts at 10:15 a.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

Featuring masterworks by such artists as Picasso, Duchamp, and Dali, this tour chronicles the course of modern art.​
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Perelman Building Library
Free for Members

Let your love of art and literature come together. Join us for coffee and a discussion of I am Venus: A Novel with author Barbara Mujica. This breathtaking historical novel reimagines the dramatic life and loves of the Baroque Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. The riveting account of a great artist's rise to prominence, this novel is set against the backdrop of political turmoil and romantic scandal.

The Members' Book Club meets in the Library's Reading Room located on the second floor of the Perelman Building. Each session includes coffee and a discussion lead by our library staff. ​
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Friday, August 18Grid ViewRows View

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6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for members

Explore the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols.
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Saturday, August 19Grid ViewRows View

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2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Perelman Building Library
Free for Members

Let your love of art and literature come together. Join us for coffee and a discussion of I am Venus: A Novel with author Barbara Mujica. This breathtaking historical novel reimagines the dramatic life and loves of the Baroque Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. The riveting account of a great artist's rise to prominence, this novel is set against the backdrop of political turmoil and romantic scandal.

The Members' Book Club meets in the Library's Reading Room located on the second floor of the Perelman Building. Each session includes coffee and a discussion lead by our library staff. ​
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Sunday, August 20Grid ViewRows View

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Starts at 2:15 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

Featuring masterworks by such artists as Picasso, Duchamp, and Dali, this tour chronicles the course of modern art.​
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Tuesday, August 22Grid ViewRows View

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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for members

Explore the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols.
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Wednesday, August 23Grid ViewRows View

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Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

What does Philly do best? No, not cheesesteaks. ART! Featuring works by famous Philly artists, and images inspired by the city's most colorful characters, this tour is sure to bring out your inner Phanatic.​
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Sunday, August 27Grid ViewRows View

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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for members

Explore the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols.
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Tuesday, August 29Grid ViewRows View

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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SOLD OUT

Membership Required
Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Free for Members

What does Philly do best? No, not cheesesteaks. ART! Featuring works by famous Philly artists, and images inspired by the city's most colorful characters, this tour is sure to bring out your inner Phanatic.​
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Tuesday, September 5Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Schuylkill Stroll
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Enjoy nature, architecture, history, and public art in Fairmount Park on this 90-minute stroll along the Schuylkill River. Moderate walking involved; weather permitting.
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Wednesday, September 6Grid ViewRows View

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Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

This tour celebrates the contributions made by African American artists to the history of art and culture.
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Thursday, September 7Grid ViewRows View

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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reservations required

Membership Required
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

In this tour, discover Jewish art in its many facets, from 17th-century masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art.
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Friday, September 8Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Tour: Rodin Museum
Tours meet at the Rodin Museum.
Free for members

Explore some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of sculpture.
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Saturday, September 9Grid ViewRows View

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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reservations required

Membership Required
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

This tour celebrates the contributions made by African American artists to the history of art and culture.
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Sunday, September 10Grid ViewRows View

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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Reservations required

Membership Required
Perelman Building Media Room
Members free; member guests $10

Art historian Elizabeth A. Anderson shares stories about the Museum's rich history, from its Centennial Exhibition origins to its transition into the new millennium.
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Tuesday, September 12Grid ViewRows View

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Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

In this tour, discover Jewish art in its many facets, from 17th-century masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art.
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Wednesday, September 13Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Schuylkill Stroll
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Enjoy nature, architecture, history, and public art in Fairmount Park on this 90-minute stroll along the Schuylkill River. Moderate walking involved; weather permitting.
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Thursday, September 14Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Tour: Rodin Museum
 
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reservations required

Membership Required
Tours meet at the Rodin Museum.
Free for members

Explore some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of sculpture.
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Friday, September 15Grid ViewRows View

Today's Exhibitions


Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

This tour celebrates the contributions made by African American artists to the history of art and culture.
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Sunday, September 17Grid ViewRows View

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Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

This tour celebrates the contributions made by African American artists to the history of art and culture.
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Monday, September 18Grid ViewRows View

Today's Exhibitions


Members-Only
Tour: Rodin Museum
Tours meet at the Rodin Museum.
Free for members

Explore some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of sculpture.
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Wednesday, September 20Grid ViewRows View

Today's Exhibitions


Tours meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Get an overview of some of the Museum’s most renowned treasures.
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Saturday, September 23Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Schuylkill Stroll
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Enjoy nature, architecture, history, and public art in Fairmount Park on this 90-minute stroll along the Schuylkill River. Moderate walking involved; weather permitting.
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Tuesday, September 26Grid ViewRows View

Today's Exhibitions


Members-Only
Schuylkill Stroll
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

Enjoy nature, architecture, history, and public art in Fairmount Park on this 90-minute stroll along the Schuylkill River. Moderate walking involved; weather permitting.
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Wednesday, September 27Grid ViewRows View

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free for Members

Membership Required
Skylit Atrium, Perelman Building
Members free; guests $10

​Explore the galleries in this after-hours member event. Celebrate Philadelphia Assembled, an exhibition that joins art and civic engagement. Enjoy stories and conversations with collaborators and local community members. Light bites and refreshments available for purchase; complimentary transportation between the main Museum building and the Perelman Building.
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Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
Free for members

In this tour, discover Jewish art in its many facets, from 17th-century masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art.
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Thursday, September 28Grid ViewRows View

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Members-Only
Tour: Rodin Museum
 
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reservations required

Membership Required
Tours meet at the Rodin Museum.
Free for members

Explore some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of sculpture.
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Sunday, October 8Grid ViewRows View

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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Members free, guests $10

Hear more about the plans for our Frank Gehry–led transformation, from Jessica Sharpe, Director of Visitor Operations and Membership.
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Thursday, October 12Grid ViewRows View

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On sale to Circle members August 1 and all members August 15
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance).
$40 members; $50 member guests. Includes transportation, guided tour, and light refreshments.

Experience Martin Puryear’sBig Bling, the artist’s largest temporary outdoor sculpture. Then enjoy an exclusive tour of Martin Puryear: Prints, 1962–2016 at the Print Center with exhibition curator Ruth Fine and Shelley Langdale, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Thursday, October 19Grid ViewRows View

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Free for Sustainer and above ($500+)

Explore the breadth of work created by the Peale family with Carol Soltis, Project Associate Curator.
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Friday, October 27Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Saturday, October 28Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Sunday, October 29Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Tuesday, October 31Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Wednesday, November 1Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Thursday, November 2Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries

Experience Old Masters Now before it opens to the public.
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Saturday, November 4Grid ViewRows View

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10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
South Terrace Conference Rooms A & B
Free for members. Space is limited; reservations required.

Get the inside scoop and learn how to make the most of your membership this year. Join us in the galleries to discover a few secrets of the collection. Afterward, meet fellow insiders and meet Museum staff while enjoying complimentary snacks.
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Thursday, November 9Grid ViewRows View

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Members $25; member guests $30

Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour highlighted by informal discussions with three artists about their work. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the show at your leisure.
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Friday, November 10Grid ViewRows View

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Members $25; member guests $30

Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour highlighted by informal discussions with three artists about their work. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the show at your leisure.
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Tuesday, November 14Grid ViewRows View

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Paid tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries
Members $30; Patron members ($1,500) and above receive two complimentary tickets

An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection without the crowds

Examine the painter’s process through imaging technology with Mark Tucker, The Neubauer Family Director of Conservation.
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Thursday, November 30Grid ViewRows View

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free tickets required

Membership Required
Gallery 119
Free for Sponsors ($500) and above. Space is limited; reservations required.

Join Elisabeth Agro, Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative Arts, for a tour of At the Center: Masters of American Craft. This installation focuses on people who have shaped the field of American modern and contemporary craft.
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Sunday, December 3Grid ViewRows View

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Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Members free. Space is limited; reservations are required.​​​

Be part of an insightful exchange with Timothy Rub, our George D. Widener Director and CEO. He'll answer questions submitted by members. Hear about upcoming exhibitions, the expansion and renovation of our main building, and the overall vision for the future of the Museum.
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Tuesday, December 19Grid ViewRows View

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Paid tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries
Members $30; Patron members ($1,500) and above receive two complimentary tickets

An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection without the crowds

Consider the logistics and challenges of painting outside with Jennifer Thompson, The Gloria and Jack Drosdick Curator of European Painting and Sculpture and Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection.​
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Tuesday, January 16Grid ViewRows View

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Paid tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries
Members $30; Patron members ($1,500) and above receive two complimentary tickets

An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection without the crowds

​Delve into the question of who made a painting and how do we know with Christopher Atkins, The Agnes and Jack Mulroney Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, and Manager of Curatorial Digital Programs and Initiatives; and Mark Tucker, The Neubauer Family Director of Conservation.
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Tuesday, February 13Grid ViewRows View

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Paid tickets required

Membership Required
Dorrance Galleries
Members $30; Patron members ($1,500) and above receive two complimentary tickets

An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection without the crowds

Join Teresa Lignelli, The Aronson Senior Conservator of Paintings, for a conversation about the recently restored Portrait of Archbishop Filippo Archinto.
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