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The Museum of Classical Archaeology's atmospheric Cast Gallery brings together classical statues from collections across the world, challenging visitors to see for themselves the ways in which sculptures look different over 1000 years of art history. Curator Dr Susanne Turner offers a guided tour exploring how the sculpted bodies change from the Archaic through to the Roman period.

Access information: the Museum is located on the first floor inside the Classics Faculty. Inside, the space is well-lit and the floor is level. Chairs are available for sitting. Step-free access is available via a lift which is a short walk away through a separate entrance; please ask at the Enquiries Desk as you enter the building. If you have any questions about access, please do not hestitate to get in touch or visit our website for further information: https://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum/visit-us/access

This is a Festival of Ideas event.

Booking: essential
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Date: 
Friday, 25 October, 2019 - 14:00 to 15:00
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Event location: 
Cast Gallery, Museum of Classical Archaeology, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA

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