# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Leave the sultry July heat outside and join docent Carol Hunter to explore Sandro Botticelli’s iconic fresco The Nativity (c. 1473–1475). Learn about Botticelli’s skill as one of the most remarkable Renaissance artists and uncover details that make his depiction of the Christmas story fascinating as you explore his only fresco outside of Europe. Focal Points is a series of gallery talks featuring topics and themes near and dear to the hearts of docents and staff.

Free with membership, SC residency, or admission. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.

Can we assist you with accommodations for accessibility during your visit? Please let us know at 803-799-2810 or info@columbiamuseum.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/focal-points-tour-christmas-in-july/200030059095144
- **Event Categories**: christmas-in-july, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbia Museum of Art
- **lat**: 34.006
- **long**: -81.03621
- **full address**: Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2807, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July being held?
  - **A:** Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2807, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July?
  - **A:** Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July is organized by Columbia Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Focal Points Tour: Christmas in July sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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