Communicating the Museum

Social events

The objectives of social events is to maximise the networking opportunities; Therefore, outside the conference programme, we want to give you many chances to meet with your counterparts.

For the city of Madrid and the museums hosting the event, each delegate of the conference is a VIP and they will endeavour to make your stay very special and unforgettable. Our Spanish guests want you to discover the new artistic Madrid in a very privileged way.

With the three word-class museums and the city of Madrid, we have organised 12 social events during the 4 days of the conference:

Wednesday 4 July 2007

16:00 - 18:00Private viewing of the film The Travel of Guernica from MoMA to Reina Sofia
Presentation from Malaga, including a piano recital (for four hands)
19:30Welcome cocktail and buffet dinner at Thyssen-Bornemisza hosted by Carlos Fernández de Henestrosa, Managing Director, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Guillermo Solana, Chief Curator, Thyssen-Bornemisza
Dress code: Smart casual
21:30 - 23:00Private guided tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection

Thursday 5 July 2007

13:00 - 14:30Lunch on the terrace of the Reina Sofia's new extension, hosted by Ana Martinez de Aguilar, Director
17:30 - 19:00Private guided tour of the Reina Sofia Collection and architectural overview
21:00 - 23:30Cocktail and Gala dinner at Retiro Park, hosted by the City of Madrid
Dress code: Formal

Friday 6 July 2007

13.15 - 14.30Lunch at the Reina Sofia hosted by Thalys and his Director Jean Michel Dancoisne
20:15Farewell cocktail and tapas at the Prado hosted by Miguel Zugaza, Director
Dress code: Smart casual
21:00 - 22:00Private guided tour of the Prado

Saturday 7 July 2007

Cultural visits of Madrid :

  • Guided tour of Historical Madrid, including the Royal Palace (2 hours, by foot) free of charge
  • Guided tour of Contemporary Madrid; including art galleries and architectural sites (2 hours, by coach) free of charge
  • Guided tour “Capitan Alatriste” - walking literary tour of Madrid (2 hours, minimum 10 participants, 10€)