A stunning exhibition organized by the National Geographic Institute celebrates 5,000 years of Greek culture.
About the Exhibition
This summer, National Geographic will present an extraordinary cultural experience in Washington, D.C. THE GREEKS: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great is a remarkable journey through 5,000 years of Greek history and culture. The exhibition showcases over 500 priceless treasures, many of which have never been displayed outside of Greece. Washington, D.C. is the exclusive east coast venue for this exhibit, and it is expected to attract visitors from New York to Richmond. This exhibit is the largest and most comprehensive survey of Greek culture in a generation. Featuring collections from 22 national museums in Greece, THE GREEKS tells the unique story of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Visitors will encounter the early origins of Greek writing and art from the Cycladic and Minoan cultures of the Aegean, meet the Mycenaean rulers and priestesses, the warriors of Sparta, the heroes, athletes, and philosophers of Classical Greece, and Alexander, the king who spread Greek culture throughout the world—giving rise to civilization as we know it. The exhibition explores pivotal moments that led to the birth of Western democracy, modern art, science, medicine, theater, and sports.