Immerse yourself in the daring world of sword-fighting by touring the museum’s new collection and witnessing demonstrations from local community members!
See fencing and sword-fighting demonstrations by FSU’s Fencing Club, the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), the HEMA Alliance (HEMAA) (a service organization for the Historical European Martial Arts community), and the local Kendo community.
· Learn the rules and techniques of sword combat and competitions through the ages, and test your own skills at swordplay.
· Take a guided tour of En Garde, MoFA’s interactive exhibition of historic prints from the museum’s Permanent Collection, swords on loan from FSU’s World War II Institute, and contemporary fencing equipment, which explores how dueling weapons have evolved from symbols of power to elements of sport.
Admission is always FREE!
Museum hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00-4:00 p.m.
Metered parking is available on the main level of the Call Street Garage, Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 p.m. After 4:30, and on weekends, all legal spaces are available to visitors.
2020/02/08 - 2020/02/08
Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University
530 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
ParkMobile pay-to-park is available on the main and lower levels of the Call Street Garage. Visitors may park in any legal space after 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays and all day on Saturdays. Visitors to the Museum are encouraged to wear masks.