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The museum was set up by Prof. Denis Brearley of the Department of Classics and Religious Studies, who built up the collection throughout his period as curator (until his retirement in 2004).
Since 1996 the museum has been housed on the ground floor of Arts Hall and has attracted numerous visitors and several exhibitions — most recently a photographic display of Polish archaeology around the world.
The collection itself is now extensive, comprising vases, textiles, glassware, coins, statuary and tools. Over the years the museum has benefited from the support of donors, as well as from loans from the Museum of Civilization.
The conference will take place in Room 509, Arts Hall, 70 Laurier East,
on Saturday, April 16, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(A light lunch will be served.)
It will feature talks by Prof. Brearley and the museum’s new curator, Prof. Antonia Holden, about the collection. Other scholars will also be participating.
The museum will remain open throughout the conference for people who want to view the collection. Its normal opening hours are fom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday. By appointment only on Fridays.
For further details: aholden@uottawa.ca
