Missionaries & Idols in Polynesia
An exhibition documenting the London Missionary Society from 1792 to 1825 showing its formation to its initial ‘success’ in Polynesia. Many of the objects have not been on public display since the 19th Century. Along with historical graphics and archives, the exhibition shows some of the idols and artefacts which the missionaries brought back.
The exhibition includes loans of previously un-exhibited objects from the British Museum, National Maritime Museum, Cuming Museum, Museum of Archaeolog
OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10.30-17.00 (Thursday late night opening until 20.00)
CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, and Bank Holidays
ADMISSION FREE
SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street WC1H 0XG
Wed 2 Sep to Sat 26 Sep 2015