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Olmec Origins Exhibit Kickoff

Inauguración de la exposición Orígenes Olmeca

2024-11-13 15:30:00 2024-11-13 16:30:00 America/Chicago Olmec Origins Exhibit Kickoff Join us for an all-ages opening with special guests Carlos Tortolero and Fernando Ramirez! Explore Olmec exhibits, enjoy kids' activities, and win exciting giveaways! Main Library - Lobby

Wednesday, November 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-13 15:30:00 2024-11-13 16:30:00 America/Chicago Olmec Origins Exhibit Kickoff Join us for an all-ages opening with special guests Carlos Tortolero and Fernando Ramirez! Explore Olmec exhibits, enjoy kids' activities, and win exciting giveaways! Main Library - Lobby

Main Library

Lobby

Join us for an all-ages opening with special guests Carlos Tortolero and Fernando Ramirez! Explore Olmec exhibits, enjoy kids' activities, and win exciting giveaways!

The opening will be open to all ages. Special guests include Carlos Tortolero, the Founder and President Emeritus of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and Fernando Ramirez, President of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage. In addition to viewing these unique Olmecs, there will be activities for kids and giveaways. 

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La inauguración contará con invitados especiales Carlos Tortolero, fundador y presidente emérito del Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano y Fernando Ramírez, presidente del Centro Cultural Mexicano DuPage. Además de ver estos únicos Olmeca, habrá actividades para niños y sorteos.

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | En Espanol |

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