Persian Nowruz Celebration

1155 E 58th St,Chicago IL 60637

12 March, 2022

Description

Celebrate the delight of the coming Persian New Year—Nowruz! Visit a Haft Seen table, explore the OI Museum galleries, hear from OI scholars, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and take activities home to continue the celebration. Also visit the new special exhibition, Joseph Lindon Smith: The Persepolis Paintings, featuring large-scale paintings of this renowned Achaemenid city, on view for the first time in over 80 years! Free for members and children. $5 suggested donation for adults. All ages. Public Health Practices at the OI Museum: Both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated individuals are required to wear a face covering over the nose and the mouth at all times while in University buildings. OI Museum visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as a condition of admission. Review our full visitor guidelines on our Visit the Museum webpage. Driving and parking directions.