Interactive Learning
In conjunction with the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition

It’s All Greek to Me!
9 Dec 2007 – 16 Mar 2008, Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement
Admission to exhibition applies.

It’s All Greek to Me! are specially designed spaces for you to interact with the exhibition. Choose to don ancient Greek costumes of the peplos, himation and chiton or play a round of backgammon. Alternatively, be a part of our Great Greek Epic and contribute to this public art display.


Curator's Tour
Greek Sculptures: The Classical Ideal and Its Influence
by Szan Tan, Curator, National Museum of Singapore
Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement.
Date: 29 Feb 2008 & 7 Mar 2008
Time: 7pm
$15 inclusive of exhibition admission
Single price ticket - no concession
Limited to 15 pax

A special curator-led tour of the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Visitors will get insights on the sculptures that formed our understanding of the classical ideals of the male and female forms. Also learn how the styles of sculptors of the 5th to 4th centuries BCE influenced later development in the Western art.



Ancient Greeks Alive!
An Interactive Tour for Children aged 5 to 9 years
By Act 3 Theatrics (Singapore)
Meeting Point: Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement.
$15 inclusive of exhibition admission (25 participants per session)

Date: 1 Jan 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date: 7 Feb 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date 8 Mar 2008
Time: 2pm & 4pm

Date: 15 Mar 2008
Time: 2pm


Children will be delighted by the fascinating characters from ancient Greece whom they will meet in the Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre exhibition. Hurry and beat the crowd - register your child early as limited spaces are available!


Free guided tours
Entrance of Exhibition Galleries, Basement

English Mondays to Fridays*:
10am & 4pm, daily
(excluding 20 Dec 2007- 4 Jan 2008)

Saturdays and Sundays:
11am I 2.30pm I 3pm I 4pm, daily

Mandarin Saturdays and Sundays:
11.30am & 3.30pm, daily

Japanese Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays:
1.30pm from 15 Dec 2007
(excluding 21 Dec 2007 - 6 Jan 2008 &
5 Feb 2008 - 11 Feb 2008)


*Special Thematic Guided Tours conducted in English:
7 Jan 08 – 1 Feb 08

Fast, Fit and Furious: The Olympics in Ancient Greece
Every Monday, 4pm

The World of the Gods: Tales of Love, Adventure and Heroes
Every Wednesday, 4pm

That’s Showbiz: The Origins of Theatre and Drama
Every Friday, 10am

Love Among the Ruins
4 Feb 08 – 15 Feb 08
Every Monday & Wednesday, 4pm
Every Friday, 10am

Meeting point for all tours will be at the entrance of Exhibition Galleries. Tours are subject to the availability of volunteer guides and limited to 15 participants per will be about 45 to 90 minutes.


Ticketing
Please book ticket online at www.nationalmuseum.sg ( Go booking page ) or at our Visitor Services Counter at The National Museum of Singapore