The first chair is held by Philippe de Montebello, Director Emeritus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and a figure of enormous prestige within the international museum world. The Chair takes the form of a series of lectures and master classes with the overall title of The Museum: today and tomorrow and takes place between March and October 2009. Limited numbers. 30 grants available. Prior enrolment obligatory.

Enrolment for the general public: 250 Euros

Enrolment fee for grant-holders: 150 Euros (including attendance at the master classes)