The Kelsey Museum’s Virtual Saturday Sampler tours are a great way to explore the ancient world from the comfort of your home. The theme of this week’s tour is “Animals of the Kelsey Museum.” Animals abound in the art and artifacts of the ancient Middle East, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. On this guided virtual tour, learn more about different aspects of animals in antiquity. We’ll take a look at animal-themed artifacts in the Kelsey and ask, “Was that animal food? A laborer? A pet? A sacrificial victim?” We’ll also discuss what kinds of animals were symbols of power and strength, as well as the meanings different animals had in the ancient world.

To register for this program, fill out the form at https://myumi.ch/Prg8n. Zoom log-in information will be provided upon registration. Please sign up by 9:30 AM the day of the event to ensure you receive a confirmation email containing the access code.