Summer 2020 Exhibitions Reception

Join us for a free reception celebrating all three of our current exhibitions, Drawn Games: Chess Posters from Around the World, Dare to Know: Chess in the Age of Reason, and Power in Check: Chess and the American Presidency.

The in-person reception will kick-off outside on our chess patio with complimentary bottled cocktails by Brennan's, soft drinks, and more from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In compliance with our safety guidelines, guests will be required to wear masks and sign up for a timed tour of all three exhibitions, led by our curators. Please RSVP in advance for one of the following tours since space is limited:

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Virtual viewing of the tours and festivities will also be available on our website, Facebook, and YouTube channel.

Due to an overwhelming response, a second, duplicate reception has been scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2020.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit worldchesshof.org or email events@worldchesshof.org.

Complimentary valet available. Free admission. 

This event is SOLD OUT

Friday, Aug 28 - 5:00 pm