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Event
- Title:
- Gallery talks: The Artist as Witness to the Holocaust
- When:
- 04.07.2009 - 05.07.2009
- Where:
- Imperial War Museum London - Lambeth
- Category:
- Education/Courses/Workshops
Description
Gallery talks exploring the different ways artists have tried to come to terms with the Holocaust – a difficult and in many ways unspeakable episode in twentieth century history. The exhibition looks at works by official war artists, contemporary artists and Holocaust survivors. These talks are suitable for children aged fourteen and above. No booking necessary. Please meet on the gallery level outside the exhibition a few minutes before the talk is due to begin.
Admission free.
At noon and 3pm
Venue
- Venue:
- Imperial War Museum London - Website
- Street:
- Lambeth Road
- ZIP:
- SE1 6HZ
- City:
- Lambeth
- State:
- London
Description
Explore six floors of galleries and displays, including a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Holocaust and a changing programme of special temporary exhibitions.
Chronicling the history of conflict from the First World War to the present day, the Museum's vast Collections range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters as well as films, sound recordings and some of the twentieth century's best-known paintings.
With a daily programme of family activities, film screenings, special talks and lectures, the Museum offers a variety of events.
FREE (NB: special exhibitions may charge an admission fee)
Contact
Email: General enquiries:
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General enquiries: +44 (0)20 7416 5000
Fax: +44 (0)207 416 5374
Opening times:
Open daily (except 24, 25 and 26 December) 10.00am - 6.00pm
Directions
Tube: Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line), Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee Line), Southwark (Jubilee Line), Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo, Northern Line)
Bus: 1, 3, 12, 45, 53, 59, 63, 68, 100, 159, 168, 171, 172, 176,188, 344, C10)
Train: Waterloo, Elephant & Castle
Accessibility
The Imperial War Museum is committed to ensuring it is accessible to all visitors, regardless of disability, and hope the facilities we have introduced enhance your visit. Full Details.
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