Penn Museum Presents The Golden Age of King Midas

For the opening of The Golden Age of King Midas, Material Culture transformed Penn Museum’s Pepper Hall into an oasis reminiscent of the Turkish Kervansaray, or roadside inns, that offered Silk Road travelers a place to recover from a day’s journey. (Photos Courtesy of Penn Museum)

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF KING MIDAS:
OPENING DAY CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10AM – 4PM

Penn Museum opens the world premiere exhibition The Golden Age of King Midas—featuring ancient treasures on loan from the Republic of Turkey—with a spectacular day-long public celebration, and an immersive experience into the world of the Phrygian ruler King Midas. More Info

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