Bastille Day at the NGV
To celebrate Bastille Day this Saturday, July 14th, the NGV International will be open until midnight with all tickets to the current winter masterpiece exhibition Napoleon: Revolution to Empire only $10 each from 5pm till midnight (until sold out more details here). As well as the Napoleon exhibition there are a range of programs. Some highlights include:
Tours of the NGV
Heroes and Legends Volunteer Guided Tours at 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm – Free, Meet Foyer, Ground Level
NGV Collection Highlights Volunteer Guided Tour 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm & 7.30pm – Free, Meet Foyer, Ground Level
Director’s Final Tour: Some recent acquisitions & re-attributions 9–10pm – Join Dr Gerard Vaughan, NGV Director on a Roaming Tour of the NGV Level 2 galleries – Free, Meet Foyer, Ground Level
Talks
Introductory Talk – Napoleon 5–5.45pm, 6–6.45pm & 8–8.45pm
Gain insights into Napoleon and the rise and fall of the Empire in this illustrated introduction to the exhibition. $7 at Ticket Desk – Clemenger BBDO Auditorium
Director’s Lecture: Some Reflections on Napoleon’s Taste – 7–7.45pm
Join Dr Gerard Vaughan, NGV Director for a lecture about Napoleon’s taste.
Free, Clemenger BBDO Auditorium
Download the brochure Bastille Day NGV (pdf) for full details of the event.
