THREE EVENTS
Tour of “Lee Mingwei: Our Peaceable Kingdom”
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1–2 pm
Free with Museum admission
Meet in Lancaster Lobby
What is peace? Get up close with Lee Mingwei’s ongoing collaborative artwork, Our Peaceable Kingdom, on a guided tour. Delve into the diverse styles and interpretations of more than three dozen artists exploring their different visions of peace, all responding to one iconic painting in the Worcester Art Museum’s collection.
Space is limited. Sign up at the welcome desk upon entry.
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Arms and Armor Demonstration: Bayt Al-Asad, Middle Eastern Combat Arts
Saturday, January 24, 2026
2–3 pm
Free with Museum admission
Conference Room
The latter end of the 14th century saw the conquest of most of Central Asia and the Middle East by Tamerlane. Tamerlane’s army was a multi-ethnic force that effectively made use of the resources and skills of the conquered people brought into his service. Using primary sources and experimental archeology, this demonstration highlights the arms, armor and fighting techniques of the Persians in the army of Tamerlane.
Bayt al-Asad is a group dedicated to the research, practice, and education on the fighting arts of the 7th -15th century Islamicate world through the practice of historical martial arts, experimental archeology, and academic research.
Program subject to change
Art Cart: Interactive Armor
Saturday, January 31, 2026
1–2 pm
Free with Museum admission
Stephen Earle Hall (1200)
Enter the world of arms and armor with our engaging, hands-on Art Cart. Try on helmets and handle pieces of armor from a variety of time periods and cultures. Gain an understanding of the different yet often similar methods people have used to protect the human body throughout history and around the world.
Programming subject to change.