Object of the Month

Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public

Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk. 

Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.

Unknown, Group of Ceramics from the Hội An Hoard, 15th-16th century 

Vietnamese ceramics were salvaged from the “Hoi An” shipwreck 500 years after they sank in the late 15th century. This ensemble of blue-and-white porcelain attests to the creative spirit of Vietnamese potters and serve as a cornerstone for the themes of international trade and cultural interaction. Join Docents Sue Robisch and Pati Anderson as they unveil the mysteries of these ancient maritime treasures.