Children and families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted, and designated Quiet Areas offer spaces to take a break. Sensory Kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items […]
Join us in the Art Studio for Story Time with Karolyn! We'll explore concepts like "Where do we find our ideas?", self-expression, creativity, and more.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we sand, form, and attach different pieces of wood! Explore woodworking tools that shape, cut, drill and drive. What motions make the tools work? What job does each tool do? While all ages are welcome to participate, younger visitors may need adult assistance. Everyone will be asked to wear safety […]
Join us for Sound Exploration and a Sing Along outside as part of Make Music Day, a worldwide celebration of music where people are encouraged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks. This is a free event, Museum admission not required. Rain location is the Big Red Room Cafe. […]
The café will close at 2:00 pm today in preparation for our Great Night Gala.
Please join us in the Art Studio as we host guest artist Ibiyinka Alao! Alao, a Nigerian born artist and story teller will be sharing his process, paintings, and how he finds his inspirations from the natural world! Come and create alongside Ibi as he reads his story ' Ibi's Fireflies'. See you there!
Join fashion-as-self-care advocate and maker Lesley Ware for a hands-on workshop demonstrating activities from her new book, Black Girls Sew, a guide for all who are interested in fashion, design, and building their own powerful sense of self and style. This event takes place at MuseumLab and is free with museum admission.
Join fashion-as-self-care advocate Lesley Ware for a lively discussion about her new book, Black Girls Sew. Hear how Lesley uses her desire to spread love through helping young people expand their creative talents through personal style. This event is free; get tickets here.
The Museum Store will be closed today.
Join us in the Art Studio as we explore painting with natural materials! Let's paint a picture using materials we find in our backyard. How will these materials be different? How might they be the same?
