Cats playing in the snow?! How silly! Visit the Museum for a reading of Winter Cats, a book by CT author Janet Lawler, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on special treats.
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“Let the Wild Rumpus start!” Visit the Museum for a reading of “Where the Wild Things Are,” a book by Connecticut author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, while wearing a special crown, sipping hot cocoa, and munching on treats. Then, families will complete a related craft.
Visit the Museum for a day of snowy fun! Families will design one-of-a-kind slow globes, make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year, and decorate holiday cards to send to…
Jump into the world of Richard Scarry’s Busy Town! Learn about the Connecticut author and illustrator who created this iconic make-believe world for children’s books, pose in a photo booth with cut outs of some of the characters, and complete a related craft.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum! Families will explore the traveling Smithsonian exhibition “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues” to learn more about the experiences of Latinos and Latinas in baseball throughout history and today. Then, they will design a unique team logo, pretend to be a sportscaster, and more!
Are you ready for fall? Families will look closely at historic images of autumn in Connecticut, make pumpkin decor, and play various fall-themed games, including pumpkin ring toss!
What can you make with straw? From ornaments to nature-themed silhouettes, straw can do it all! Families will look closely at straw-based artwork by local artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, and then learn how to make their very own creation to take home.
What tools do artists need to create their works of art? Families will look closely at artist’s tools from the Museum’s collection and then use a variety of household materials…
What tools do artists need to create their works of art? Families will look closely at artist’s tools from the Museum’s collection and then use a variety of household materials…
Have you ever wondered how clothes were made long ago? Families will practice the many skills needed to make clothing, including “sewing,” carding wool, and using drop spindles to make…