This information is for those who have already made reservations for the Philadelphia Presbytery event:
“Rembrandt and the Face of Christ”
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Presbyterian Night
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
5 – 8 pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Presbyterian Night
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
5 – 8 pm
1. Parking: Vans/Buses may park in the parking lot directly North of the Museum Building on the West Entrance Side.
Auto Parking for those with Accessibility Needs is available in the lot directly South of the West Entrance of the Museum Building.
General Parking located in the Parking Ramp directly Northwest of the West Entrance. Bring the White Parking Ticket to the Registration Table and you will receive a Blue Parking Chaser which will permit you to have complimentary parking. When you return to the Parking Ramp; Go to the Validation Machines located on the Ground Floor; First insert the White Parking Ticket; then the Blue
Parking Chaser; the White Ticket will be validated and returned to you. Locate your car and as you exit insert the White Validated Ticket into the machine and the gate will open automatically.
2. Museum Accessibility: The ramp is located outside the West Entrance of the Museum on the North side. Elevators are available on the Ground Level. Additional wheelchairs are available.
3. Registration: Before you go to the Great Hall, Balcony Cafέ, and the Exhibit, please stop at the Registration Table on the Ground Level just inside the West Entrance of the Museum to check in and receive a Name Tag.
4. Beverages and Snacks: The Balcony Cafέ on the Main Level will be open during our time at the Museum. Cold beverages such as soda, water, wine, beer as well as light snacks will be available to purchase. As it is after Museum hours, there will be no meal service.
5. Musical Entertainment: During your visit to the Museum, various musicians from our Presbytery will be performing in the Great Hall. Please feel free to linger and enjoy.
6. Exhibit: Trained Docents will be available in each gallery to talk about the artists and their pieces. You are free to listen to each presentation or move at your own pace. There is a brief DVD that describes the various techniques used by Rembrandt to produce his etchings. It is recommended that you begin viewing the Exhibit no later than 7:00 p.m. as it closes at 8:00 p.m. The audio players will not be available during our visit.
7. Exhibition Store: The Store will be open during the hours we are present. It is possible
to enter the Store anytime during your visit.