Lecture: Transforming Museum Experiences for the 21st Century

Josh Basseches, Director & CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada’s largest museum, will talk about how emerging technologies can engage future audiences.


Jun

29

“ROM Immortal: Transforming Museum Experiences for the 21st Century.”

Acropolis Museum, Athens
7 pm, Free entry

The Acropolis Museum will host a lecture by Mr. Josh Basseches, Director & CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), titled “ROM Immortal: Transforming Museum Experiences for the 21st Century.” The lecture will take place in the Museum auditorium on Wednesday, June 29, at 7 pm.

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America. Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 13 million art objects and natural history specimens. As Canada’s preeminent field research institute and international leader in new and original findings, ROM plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world.

 

The lecture will be held in English with simultaneous translation in Greek. Entrance is free and open to all.



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