'Mad Men' events are being planned at cultural institutions across the United States

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Cultural institutions across the United States are planning events to mark the end of AMC's celebrated television series Mad Men.

Among the locations where Mad Men-themed exhibitions, screenings, events and discussions.are to be held are the Museum of the Moving Image, Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Film Society of Lincoln Center, The New York Public Library, BAMcinématek, The 92nd Street Y and Museum of Jewish Heritage. The complete list of activities may be viewed at www.amctv.com/madmenevents

The first of the final seven episodes of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning drama, which was produced by Lionsgate, is to air April 5.

"A television series unlike any other deserves a send-off unlike any other," Charlie Collier, AMC's president, said in a statement Tuesday. "Mad Men and its incomparable influence across art, design, literature and popular culture in general, calls for a broad and unprecedented salute. We're thrilled to partner with some of the world's most renowned and revered institutions to help us bid a fond farewell to this iconic series."

"We are proud and a little overwhelmed by the interest and enthusiasm from these prestigious cultural organizations, and grateful for the opportunity it's created for us to give back to our amazing fans who have been there from the beginning," added the show's creator Matthew Weiner.

"This series of events is an extraordinary tribute to Matthew Weiner's vision and the work of all those involved with Mad Men," said Kevin Beggs, chairman of Lionsgate Television Group. "From the very beginning, our partners at AMC have supported the series with tremendous creativity, innovation and passion, and we're deeply gratified to be part of this grand celebration."