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The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked
| Published: 6th May 2010 13:54 |
The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked
National Museum of Scotland
Free
21 May - 19 September 2010
The Lewis Chessmen are going on tour!
The Chessmen represent one of the most significant archeological discoveries ever made in Scotland. This new exhibition casts fresh light on their significance and explores their possible origins.
Discover where the chess pieces were found and weigh up the myths and theories surrounding them. What do the intricately-carved characters tell us about society at the time they were made?
The exhibition brings together chess pieces from the British Museum and National Museums Scotland. New research explores the enduring mystery and intrigue of these iconic artefacts.
The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked continues to Aberdeen Art Gallery, Shetland Museum and Archives and Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway. Visit www.nms.ac.uk/chessmen for more information.
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
0131 225 7534
www.nms.ac.uk/chessmen
A partnership exhibition with the British Museum, supported by the Scottish Government.
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