Knickknackery: Curiosities from the Museum's Vaults in Richmond
Knickknackery: Curiosities from the Museum's Vaults
The Museum of the Confederacy’s collections are rich with objects that are visually interesting, have unique stories associated with them, or are just plain quirky. For years these objects, while fascinating on their own, have not fit into the Museum’s larger exhibitions. When assembled together however, these “curiosities” give an extraordinary view into the process of museum collecting and the unexpected surprises that can come from it. Featured artifacts include a hoof from the horse of Turner Ashby, jewelry fashioned from human hair, body armor, a letter from Pope Pius IX to Jefferson Davis, and numerous items struck by bullets.
Admission Fee: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for youth age 7-13, free for children under 7.
Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for youth age 7-13, free for children under 7.
Categories: Museums & Attractions | Neighborhood
This event repeats daily until Dec 31, 2013: May 23, May 24, May 25
Added: Feb 21, 2012 at 7:37 PM // Last Modified: Mar 10, 2013 at 08:10 PM
