This exhibit includes the first known printed map of the world (T and 0), the first two-color printed world map, the oldest printed road map (the Peutinger Table), Mercator and Ptolemy maps and so much more. It’s a private collection from California and will be at the museum until December 31, 2011.
Time: Now through December 31, 2011
Cost: Free!
Reservations: The Naval War College Museum is open to the public and visitors must obtain a Visitor Pass to access the naval base and the Naval War College Museum. To obtain a visitors pass call (401) 841-4052 at least one day prior to your visit to obtain authorization to access the naval base to visit this museum.
Location: Naval War College Museum, Newport, RI
Time: Now through December 31, 2011
Cost: Free!
Reservations: The Naval War College Museum is open to the public and visitors must obtain a Visitor Pass to access the naval base and the Naval War College Museum. To obtain a visitors pass call (401) 841-4052 at least one day prior to your visit to obtain authorization to access the naval base to visit this museum.
For more information on the “Envisioning the World: First Printed Maps, 1472-1700” exhibition at the Naval War College Museum click here.