This project is the first renovation of the building since it was completed in 1931. The consulting engineer is Landmark Facilities Group, Inc., of Norwalk, Connecticut. Turner Construction Company of Chicago is the contractor and East Consulting Services of Windsor, Connecticut, is providing project management. Through the Oriental Institute home page, computer users can see highlights of the collection and historic photographs from Institute excavations, check on recent and new research projects, and even browse the Suq gift and book store. The exhibit opens on July 1 and continues through March 8, 1998.
Admission is free.