Sep 21 2017
Behind the SEEN: De-Restoring a 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Relief

Behind the SEEN: De-Restoring a 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Relief

Presented by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Objects conservator Paul Benson shares the story behind the decision to “de-restore” the 4,000-year-old Ny-ankh-Nesewt, an Egyptian low-relief sculpture carved out of limestone.  Discover what “de-restoring” means, as well as fascinating insights into the work, its creation and preservation through time.

Admission Info

Free Admission

Phone: 816-751-1278

Email: ask@nelson-atkins.org

Dates & Times

2017/09/21 - 2017/09/21

Location Info

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Parking Info

Entrance to the Parking Garage is off Oak Street, just south of 45th Street. The garage is fully ADA accessible. Parking is $14 per car | Free for members A free lot at the corner of 45th Street and Rockhill Road is available first come, first served. Public parking may not be available there during special events.