Visit the exhibition to see examples of beaded jewelry and clothing the royalty of Ur took with them to their graves. You'll sit on rugs and cushions as master storyteller Judith Heineman introduces you to Gilgamesh, the world's first superhero, and to the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. You'll be spellbound as you learn of ancient quests, miracles, magic, monsters and villains, and epic battles between good and evil. After the stories enjoy hands-on art activities inspired by the tales and take a treasure hunt to discover the stories that are told by the ancient art on view in the museum. The program is recommended for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Each Sunday afternoon, you can enjoy the best in documentary and feature films on the ancient Near East at the Oriental Institute. Running time ranges from 30 - 50 minutes unless otherwise noted. Beginning on October 22 and continuing through December 17, the Sunday series will feature films that explore concepts or themes related to Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur. Admission is free, and docent-led guided tours of the Treasures exhibition follow each film showing. The film will be introduced by Matthew W. Stolper, John A Wilson Professor of Assyriology, who has a special interest in ways the ancient world is depicted in the movies.