Conference on Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World
| Date | Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March |
| Time | Friday 13 March: 10.30-17.00 GMT (followed by drinks and private view until 19.00) Saturday 14 March: 10.30-16.05 GMT |
| Location | At the museum (Theatre) and Online (Zoom) |
The Wallace Collection is home to one of the finest assemblages of arms and armour in a public collection. Our newly published Catalogue of Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World and our free display, Swords of Lucknow, highlight this previously understudied part of the museum’s collections.
Delve into the world of arms and armour and learn about their important role both within and beyond warfare. Discussions will centre around courtly culture and diplomacy, making and decorating, cross-cultural interactions and colonial collecting histories. Leading scholars and specialists will share their insights and latest research.
Read the full programme description here.
Take part at the Museum: This event will take place in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor at the museum. An evening drinks reception and private view of Swords of Lucknow and the Arms and Armour Galleries will follow the presentations on the Friday.
Watch Online: This event will also be broadcast live from the museum on Zoom. All ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the event, which will be available for two weeks only.
| Date | Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March |
| Time | Friday 13 March: 10.30-17.00 GMT (followed by drinks and private view until 19.00) Saturday 14 March: 10.30-16.05 GMT |
| Location | At the museum (Theatre) and Online (Zoom) |
The Wallace Collection is home to one of the finest assemblages of arms and armour in a public collection. Our newly published Catalogue of Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World and our free display, Swords of Lucknow, highlight this previously understudied part of the museum’s collections.
Delve into the world of arms and armour and learn about their important role both within and beyond warfare. Discussions will centre around courtly culture and diplomacy, making and decorating, cross-cultural interactions and colonial collecting histories. Leading scholars and specialists will share their insights and latest research.
Read the full programme description here.
Take part at the Museum: This event will take place in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor at the museum. An evening drinks reception and private view of Swords of Lucknow and the Arms and Armour Galleries will follow the presentations on the Friday.
Watch Online: This event will also be broadcast live from the museum on Zoom. All ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the event, which will be available for two weeks only.
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