FROM PHILADELPHIA TO MONACO: Michener Museum unveils details of upcoming 'Grace Kelly' exhibit

 

With fanfare befitting a princess, the official media conference announcing the James A. Michener Art Museum as the only U.S. destination for From Philadelphia to Monaco: GRACE KELLY- Beyond the Icon was held today at the Hotel Monaco in the heart of Grace Kelly’s hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

Details of the James A. Michener Art Museum’s presentation were unveiled and the costumes and designer garb to be shown were highlighted, as well as the personal letters and memorabilia including film clips and archival documents collected throughout Grace Kelly’s life. Visitors to the exhibition will be immersed in the world of Grace Kelly and discover the life and legacy of the Oscar®-winning American actress and Princess of Monaco.

 

“The opportunity to bring together a comprehensive exhibition that focuses on the depth and breadth of Grace Kelly’s life is an important acknowledgment of her impact on so many facets of the 20th century,” stated Lisa Tremper Hanover, Director & CEO, James A. Michener Art Museum. “Throughout the years, interest in Grace – her compassion, her radiance, her dignity and her individuality – has never waned. Her hometown of Philadelphia is eager to honor this spirit.”

 

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