From Morse to Whyte: A Dynastic Bequest of Japanese Treasures

april 14 to june 10, 2018

Catharine Robb Whyte's maternal grandfather, Dr. Edward Sylvester Morse (1838-1925) was a scholar with a vast range of interests, including Japanese culture. This exhibition included ceramics and other artistic and cultural objects. 

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Read the more about the exhibition here

This exhibition featured many artifacts and art from our heritage collections. Seen above is a selection of objects and work that were featured in this exhibition. The exhibition catalogue and note-cards are still available in our Museum Shop. 

Above are images from the opening reception on April 14, 2018. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Wesley, Chiniki), the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina – part of the Dene people, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Mountain Cree and Métis. Please click here for our full Indigenous Acknowledgement statement. Please click here for "The Land We Are On: A Presentation about Land Acknowledgement Statements and What They Mean."

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CANADIAN ROCKIES

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