Special tour of MASTERS of the Plains in RussianGatineau, Quebec, April 10, 2007 — On April 15, visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization's exhibition MASTERS of the Plains: Ancient Nomads of Russia and Canada with co-curator Elena Ponomarenko. This special tour will be given in Russian. Following the tour, join Ms. Ponomarenko for coffee, tea and a discussion about the exhibition. The visit will begin at the entrance to the exhibition and will last 1 hour.
MASTERS of the Plains examines 5,000 years and two peoples separated and united by their geography. One lived on the North American Great Prairies, the other on the Steppes of Europe and Asia. How did their unique cultures develop and diverge? MASTERS of the Plains reveals surprising answers. Featuring more than 400 artifacts from Canada and Russia, this major exhibition presents discoveries into these ancient cultures and their legacies. This exhibition is on until September 3, 2007.
Coffee & Conversation: Nomads Land
Sunday, April 15, 2007
1:30 pm (in Russian only)
Gallery A
Free with Museum admission
More information is available by calling 819 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7169
Fax: 819 776-7187
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