Public Tour

In this guided tour of Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols, visitors will discover the stories behind symbols from the STOP sign to the laugh-cry emoji and learn about how symbols play a critical and ubiquitous role in everyday life. As communication tools designed to break language barriers, symbols instruct, protect, entertain, connect, and communicate beliefs. Tour led by the exhibition’s curator, Emily Orr, Associate Curator and Acting Head of Product Design and Decorative Arts. View full event details here.

Come tour the galleries and learn about how conservators work to preserve the collections for future generations. Specific examples of pieces that require special handling or treatment will be highlighted and the challenges of exhibiting in an historic mansion discussed.  Questions about the conservation process will be welcomed. Tour led by Sarah Barack, Head of Conservation and Senior Objects Conservator. View full event details here.