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The Lewis Chessmen:
Unmasked
National Museum of Scotland
21 May – 19 September
Free
The Lewis Chessmen are going on tour!
The Chessmen represent one of the most
significant archaeological discoveries ever made in
Scotland. This new exhibition casts fresh light on their
significance and explores their possible origins.
Discover where the Chess pieces were
found and weigh up the myths and theories surrounding
them. What do the intricately-carved characters tell us
about society at the time they were made?
The exhibition brings together Chess
pieces from the British Museum and National Museums
Scotland. New research explores the enduring mystery and
intrigue of these iconic artefacts.
The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked
continues to Aberdeen Art Gallery, Shetland Museum and
Archives and Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway. Visit
www.nms.ac.uk/chessmen for more information.
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street Edinburgh
0131 225 7534
www.nms.ac.uk/chessmen
A partnership with The British Museum,
supported by the Scottish Government
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