A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making

Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
John, Bertram A., and Ronald M. Druker Family Pavilion (Classroom 159)
Included with General Admission

Mosaic Bookmarks: Get inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in mosaics in the Museum’s collection. Then mix, match, and assemble colorful pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind patterned bookmark!

Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Themes and media vary; see full schedule below. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end of the event. 

Wheelchair accessible symbol

Wheelchair accessible

Upcoming Dates and Times

Sunday, April 12, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant at home! 

Thursday, April 16, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant at home! (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard)

Saturday, May 9, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mosaic Bookmarks: Get inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in mosaics in the Museum’s collection. Then mix, match, and assemble colorful pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind patterned bookmark!

Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant at home! 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mosaic Bookmarks: Get inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in mosaics in the Museum’s collection. Then mix, match, and assemble colorful pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind patterned bookmark!

Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant at home! 

Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Saturday, May 30, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mosaic Bookmarks: Get inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in mosaics in the Museum’s collection. Then mix, match, and assemble colorful pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind patterned bookmark!

Sponsor

Generously supported by A.E. Wyss.

With additional support from the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.