The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
21 May – 19 September 2010
Admission: FREE
The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked, exhibition which opens at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh this week.
The Lewis Chessmen Unmasked is the most comprehensive exhibition on the chessmen for over a decade, featuring chessmen drawn from the collections of National Museums Scotland and the British Museum. The exhibition looks at the mystery and intrigue surrounding the chessmen, explores the stories surrounding their discovery and shows how the characters reflected society at the time they were made. It draws upon new research by National Museums Scotland on their craftsmanship, origins and historical context to provide visitors with a new and vibrant perspective.
The National Museum of Scotland is the first venue for the exhibition, which will later travel to Aberdeen Art Gallery, Shetland Museum & Archives and Museum nan Eilean in Stornoway. The exhibition and tour has been made possible with funding from the Scottish Government.
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