Special Display
September 18, 2011 through 2012
Each year, the Penn Provost’s office sponsors a series of events around a theme chosen by faculty, staff and students. The 2011-2012 academic year is the Year of Games. In conjunction with the Penn reading Project, departments across the university will launch an exploration of games in all their manifestations. Programming includes interdisciplinary conferences, symposia, exhibits, performances and more, all produced on Penn’s campus by our schools, departments, resource centers, and partners.
To coincide with the Penn’s 2011-2012 academic theme, Penn Museum presents a “Year of Games” display. Highlighting objects from the Museum’s collection, the installation features games of skill and games of chance. The two small cases display some examples of game pieces from the early 19th century, sporting equipment, and cards. Visitors to the museum can also try their hand at ancient games, with recreated board games available to borrow in the Pepper Mill Cafe.
Presented in the Trescher Entrance Atrium
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