Step into a game of strategy, stories and shared moments at Chess Without Borders, part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, join us for friendly matches that bring together people of all backgrounds and generations. Bring your friends and family and discover how a timeless game can spark new conversations and connections.
Free, bookings required
Bookings opening soon
Sunday 5 October
11am to 2pm
Ticket does not include Museum entry
A Kenyan-born artist, and avid chess player, Maleik Njoroge is a lover of beautifully made things and the triumph of human imagination.
Maleik is the founder of the All Tribes Are Beautiful Lab (ATAB.Lab), an experimental space where he shares his design journey by creating chess products, tells stories through the medium of chess, and curates experiences that share his love of the game in unique ways.
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