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child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition.

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Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays.

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All Events

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Thu
Dec
11
Close up of hands working with collage materials, papers, pencils, tape, and glue.
6 - 8pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • Workshops

Back to Basics: Joy with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Thu
Mar
12
Several kitchen utensils on a collage painted paper
6 - 8pm
  • Workshops

Exploring Materials: Printmaking

Print, layer, and assemble a series of playful culinary-themed artworks!

Sun
Mar
29
Visitors in the museum walking next to The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume.
12 - 4:30pm
  • For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Tue
May
19
view of the Museum from Bobbie's Meadow
6 - 8pm
  • Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!

Discover how simple marks can spark big creativity! In this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the power of mark-making as a tool for self-expression, motor skill development, and creative exploration in children.