WHEN: October 22, 2022 9:00 AM
REGION: Middle Tennessee
WHERE: The Parthenon - 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
COST: $10 Adults, $8 Children 4-17 & Seniors 62+
WHAT: Museum visitors at this archaeology fair event will view The Odyssey: A Retelling in the East Gallery, explore the replica interior of the ancient Parthenon, participate in activity stations, and earn an “Official Archaeologist of the Nashville Parthenon” sticker!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: -Ask an Archaeologist: Meet Dr. Emma Buckingham, an archaeologist who studies ancient Greece! She will answer questions about all things archaeology.
Conservation Station: Work with archaeologists from AIA-Nashville Society to piece together ceramic fragments.
Experimental Archaeology: Build miniature ancient structures with blocks and assorted materials just as archaeologists learn about the past by testing out ideas through experimentation of architectural steps and processes.
Research Station: Designated the Quiet Area, this inclusive space offers books and resources on archaeology, ancient Greece, and mythology.
10 AM Exterior Architecture Tour
11 AM Exterior Architecture Tour -Exterior Architecture Audio Tour in English, Spanish, or Arabic— available 24/7
BONUS— KIDSVILLE AT MARKET FAIR: Outside in Centennial Park, the fun continues for FREE from 12 PM - 6 PM at Market Fair! Join Kidsville to learn about mythology stories as seen in Parthenon sculptures, and use disposable materials to create your own take-home olive oil painting. Plus, paint pumpkins just like ancient Greek artists used vibrant paints to color their art, sculptures, temples, and buildings!
For additional details visit, https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/iad2022
WEBSITE: www.nashvilleparthenon.com
