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Colour, Texture and Sound: Experiencing the Ancient World Conference

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Dates

19 September 2025 (historic event)

About

The Classical Collections Network, in partnership with the Hellenic Society and the Great North Museum: Hancock, is delighted to announce the programme for our forthcoming conference, Colour, Texture and Sound: Experiencing the Ancient WorldProgramme details (PDF 138 KB)

The conference will bring together museum professionals and researchers whose work focuses on multi-sensory approaches to the ancient world.


In addition to the conference, the Classical Collections Network is partnering with the Great North Museum: Hancock on a Great North Nights event, also held on Friday 19 September from 6-8pm. Tickets for this event are charged at £8 (£10 with a donation). Information and tickets are available here: Great North Night: Sensory Ancient Worlds.