Magic Lantern Exhibit

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Program Details

Since the 1600s, magic lanterns have been captivating audiences. Come to a special exhibit at Ames Public Library to learn about this early type of image projector and see fascinating photographs of magic lanterns and slides.

Images in this exhibit come from the Brinton Entertaining Company Papers, housed at University of Iowa Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.

Learn more about magic lantern shows and entertainers—like the Brintons—at a Magic Lantern Show May 29 at Ames Public Library.

 

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library, Ames History Museum, and University of Iowa Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.