This illustrated presentation will decipher the story of alchemy, from its ancient beginnings through its medieval heyday to its eventual demise in the shadows of modern chemistry. Showing beautiful symbolic images from rare books, Anke Timmerman will explain how alchemists thought and worked - and why they often had trouble figuring out what it all means. The museum will stay open late (4 – 7 PM) for this event. The Lecture begins at 5:30 PM.