Past Events

Create a layered drawing and design your own unique bird feather!

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Join author Andrew Hacket for a reading of Curlilocks & The Three Hares.

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

May 22 - June 23

Create a tunnel book to explore the space between the pages of your own unique story!

Join Chief Curator Ellen Keiter for a tour of the galleries.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

What does nothing sound like?

Partly cloudy with a chance of imagination!

Artists will discuss their work on view in the special exhibition Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art. 

Exploring the present moment through stories!

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

A documentary about the power and reach of children’s picture books.

(Program is full) Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Bob Shea reads from his new book, Oh, Are You Awake?, a book that is sure to delight young readers—and their caregivers—whether at naptime, bedtime, or anytime!

Private Member preview of new exhibition!

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Cece Bell will discuss her new book, Animal Albums from A to Z! Drawing, music, dancing, music videos—we will have so much fun!