Tuesday, September 24, 2024

WORCESTER ARTS MUSEUM

MUSEUM EVENTS

Tour of the Galleries

Sunday, September 29, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Free with Museum admission

Meet in Lancaster Lobby

Travel around the world through 5,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests!

HANDS ON

Art Cart: Knight’s Armor

Sunday, August 25, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Free with Museum admission

Gallery 109

Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor? Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the answers to these questions and more at our hands-on, drop-in Art Cart!

Programming subject to change.

DEMONSTRATION

Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay

Sunday, August 25, 2024
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Free with Museum admission

Conference Room

Watch the art of swordplay in action! Learn how swordfighters throughout history used these elegant weapons, and try hefting a reproduction broadsword or rapier to get a feel for what they were really like.

Programming subject to change.