Tours
Guided Tours
Guided tours of the exhibition, led by a professional tour guide, are complimentary and available in a number of languages.
Tours and specific languages are subject to availability.
Group Tours
We would be pleased to schedule a guided tour of Splendours of Mesopotamia, led by a professional tour guide, for groups of all ages, with a maximum of 10-15 people per group.
Please be aware that a minimum of 48 hours is required for group tour bookings, and is subject to availability. Special language requests will be honoured whenever possible. Please call +971 2 657 5900 for more information.
Audio Guides
Please note that audio guides are available upon request
ArtBus to "Splendours of Mesopotamia"
Supported by TDIC, ArtintheCity’s ArtBus will be traveling to the exhibition ‘Splendours of Mesopotamia’ on three separate occasions.
On 27th April 2011, 7th May 2011, and 23rd June 2011, the ArtBus will take passengers from Dubai to a range of events accompanying the exhibition Splendours of Mesopotamia.
Each ArtBus will have a guide for the journey to Manarat Al Saadiyat and back, and will provide refreshments and information packs to all passengers.
ArtBus schedule from April to June is as follows:
The National Museum: A Symbolic Identity? panel discussion - Wed 27th April 2011
The National Museum stands as a symbol for the nation-state and the accomplishments of humanity. However, how do we create a national museum in today’s globalised world with the complexity of defining national identity? How can the contemporary National Museum not only be perceived as a ‘monument’ but rather one which maintains and considers community and its nation.
This panel discussion will explore how we understand and define the national museum, how has the concept been understood and defined by different actors in the past and what historical, political and cultural contexts are relevant to the creation of national museums?
Panelists: Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum; Henri Loyrette, Director of the Musée du Louvre; and Dr Shobita Punja, CEO of the National Culture Fund, Ministry of Culture and Government of India.
ArtBus leaves Dubai at 5.30pm, arrives at Manarat Al Saadiyat by 7pm.
Talk from 7pm – 9pm.
Guided tour to commence at 9pm.
Return journey: ArtBus departure by 10pm; arrive back in Dubai by approximately 11.30pm.
Artful Afternoon Tea - Sat 7th May 2011
Enjoy a cup of tea, an artful snack, a tour of the exhibition, and an opportunity to make a work of art inspired by the art in Splendours of Mesopotamia.
ArtBus leaves Dubai at 12.30pm, arrives at Manarat Al Saadiyat by 2pm.
From 2pm – 4.30pm participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour, an adult workshop and afternoon tea.
Return journey: ArtBus departure at 4.30pm; arrive back in Dubai by approximately 6pm.
Artscape “Neo” Babylon - Thu 23rd June 2011
An evening of live music, poetry and workshops for kids, teens and adults along with one of the last opportunities to visit the Splendours of Mesopotamia exhibition.
ArtBus leaves Dubai at 5pm, arrives at Manarat Al Saadiyat by 6.30pm.
From 6.30-10pm participants explore Artscape and all of its activities.
Return journey: ArtBus departure at 10pm; arrive back in Dubai by approximately 11.30pm.
Tickets for the ArtBus can be purchased online from www.timeouttickets.com or from thejamjar in Al Quoz.
Please call 04-3417303 or email info@artinthecity.com to reserve a place. Tickets are priced at AED 50 per person.