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To those CCF members in and around the tri-state area of Philadelphia, the Dead Sea Scrolls are at the Franklin Institute! They are on display along with some of the earliest struck coins, pottery, carved stone column headers, vessels, oil lamps, pipes, etc. Don't miss it!
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That would be fun to see.
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@Jesse It is...
I saw them at the Royal Ontario Museum, Great exhibit... Worth the extra cost!
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Bedrock of the Community
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This is another of the traveling exhibits whose "hook" is a well-known relic or theme, similar to the "King Tut" exhibit currently exhibited here in Seattle. And similar to the Tut exhibit, there is no "King Tut" or major relics; in this context the Dead Sea Scrolls aren't actually included, rather 10 fragments are the centerpiece of the show. As an avid museum-goer, I'm a bit frustrated by these heavily marketed, big-ticket exhibits--when standing collections at antiquities museums are clearly superior and sanely priced too. For the $31.50 ticket to this show, I could see The Penn archaeology museum, the NY Met and the Smithsonian--all clearly superior to this show. Really--my apologies for my rant, but I'm taken aback by this trend in exhibiting relics--for obviously high margins.  I'm certain I've seen these 10 fragments at a museum years back--included in the admission. Here is an excellent online DSS experience by the Israel Museum. So as not to dissaude anyone, here's NYTimes' even-handed review of the exhibit when it was shown there.  Edited by DVCollector
06/13/2012 1:31 pm
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@ DVcollector
There were more in the ROM... Around 30 or so pieces...
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Bedrock of the Community
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Reading the reviews of the exhibit in the US, there are ~10 ten DSS fragments arranged around a circular rotunda.
These travelling shows are also known for long lines leading to the primary artifacts, so you need to pick your viewing time carefully, since tickets are sold by "time window". As someone who has done exhibition work for museums, I have an admittedly strong opinion about traveling displays that leverage the heck out of popular subjects. Google for reviews on this exhibit, King Tut, SPY/KGB, Titanic, Harry Potter, CSI, Pompeii--they all have a similar modus operandi--similar exhibit structure/content, similar pricing, and consequently similar reactions by viewers. Permanent museum exhibits may seem less appealing, but they usually have much more historical breadth and cultural richness.
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I'm glad I saw it in Toronto then... No lines, more artifacts and no noise... It was pretty much me, my mother and some retirees.. We spent a half hour talking to the curator |
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Wow--you're very fortunate then!  I saw the DSS fragments as a special exhibit at the SF De Young, years ago. No surcharge, I had all the time I wanted to view, and no real crowds either. Not to be a bummer here.  I just want to prepare people for what they can expect from how these displays are run. For some reason, the best traveling shows I've seen have also been the cheapest--such as the Bactrian Gold exhibit. For a modest surcharge at Asian Art Museum, the gold artifacts, the coins, and the Hellenistic relics where amazing! Edited by DVCollector
06/13/2012 2:14 pm
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*awkward* => wow DVC, way to wreck everybody's fun .... ummmm geeesh, you must be a total riot at parties, eh!!? ahahaha ... just kidding, my friend!! Oddly enough, I grew-up with my adorable, yet very pessimistic Dad, who prepared me for life by stating the following: => "Son, every single tourist-trap, exhibition, and/or grand-event is usually a huge disappointment ... the greatest shows on earth are the ones that you stumble-across for free and by accident" ... NOTE => so far in life, Dad is probably batting 500 ... I have gone to few main tourist attractions that were absolutely amazing, but thanks to him I've also avoided the World's Largest Ball of Lint, the Flintstone Village, Jessie's Cat Rodeo, and many more ... Oh sorry ... but for the record, I can hear my Dad telling me the following => "What, are ya stupid? ... geeesh, save yourself $40 and merely turn the lights down really low, read the newspaper and then look at your own coins ... now that'll be a far better time than going to the big Dead Sea Scroll Show, ya half-wit!!" *sniffle* ... man, only 1 month to go until I get to go back home and see my cool ol' 88 year old Dad |
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Steve, hahah..yeah, I'm a real "wet blanket" on subjects like this.  As you can probably tell by now, I'm "tuned-in" to potential scams--fake coins, art scams, investment scams or misrepresented anything lol. One hopes the best for these shows, but there are many big, quiet museums out there with awesome collections--for less. Having recently returned from Europe after touring so many great museums, I know how far your money can go on quality exhbits. Even the NY Met is a fantastic bargain! |
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