Together at last. Only in Baltimore.

Art and science collaborate to present "Heroes and Genius." Visitors can explore the lives of four Greek heroes and discover their own inner superhero through the debut of Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece at The Walters Art Museum.

Just blocks away, experience the East Coast debut of Da Vinci - The Genius: at the Maryland Science Center featuring an extraordinary collection of aeronautics and artistry. Both exhibits feature special events and family programming.

Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece

October 11, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece Heroes play an integral role in most present and past cultures. What makes somebody a hero or heroine, what was expected of them, how were they portrayed and worshiped? This exhibition of more than 100 objects will explore the inherent human need for heroes by using ancient Greek culture as a point of origin. Statues, reliefs, vases, bronzes and jewelry will be combined with literary quotes to illustrate the life cycle of heroes and heroines with their tasks, adversaries, challenges, turning points and failures as well as their private moments. This FREE exhibition will feature objects from U.S. and European museums as well as pieces from the Walters' collection.

Learn more at www.thewalters.org.

Da Vinci—The Genius

October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010

Da Vinci The Genius Inventor, artist, scientist, engineer, sculptor, anatomist, biologist, musician, architect, philosopher - Leonardo da Vinci was all of these things! The exhibit is a rare look at the genius of one man that influenced generations to come. Highlights include large scale Machine Inventions, Life & Times of Leonardo Da Vinci; Leonardo's mysterious alphabet & writings and his anatomical drawings; The Last Supper's and Mona Lisa's secrets revealed in 3D animation.

Learn more at www.mdsci.org.

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