Monthly Archives: October 2010

Family Drawing Hour

The J. Paul Getty Museum; Los Angeles, CA
Information provided by Kelly Williams, Senior Project Coordinator, Family Student and Teacher Audiences
Posted on 10/29/2010

Program Overview The Getty’s Family Drawing Hour is a free program designed to help families increase observational abilities and develop concrete drawing skills through the observation of Museum collections. The first half of the class, which is taught by paid … Continue reading →

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MCA Family Days

Museum of Contemporary Art; Chicago, IL
Information provided by Elena Goetz, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator
Posted on 10/20/2010

Program Overview MCA Chicago Family Days introduce families to “to the artists of our time and to the ideas that their artworks inspire in us.” Each Family Day features a variety of activities led by practicing artists. Together, families explore … Continue reading →

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Early Bird Read and Look

Philadelphia Museum of Art; Philadelphia, PA
Information provided by Emily Schreiner, Manager of Family and Children’s Programs
Posted on 10/19/2010

Program Overview The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Early Bird Read and Learn is a twice-monthly 45-minute program for preschool-aged children and their families that has been in place for over twenty years. Museum educators use picture books, a comfortable medium … Continue reading →

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Museum Without Walls

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples; Naples, FL
Information provided by Jennifer Sabo, Director of Education
Posted on 10/19/2010

Program Overview Though its physical site is not due to open until late 2011, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) has launched a number of outreach efforts to local families through its Museum without Walls program. Started in April … Continue reading →

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Food for the Troops: Chowing Down in the Military

The Grout Museum District: Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum; Waterloo, IA
Information provided by Christy Decker, Director of Public Programs
Posted on 10/19/2010

Program Overview The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, part of the Grout Museum District, held its “Food for the Troops” program on June 20, 2009. This program offered families the opportunity to learn about the military diet from the Civil … Continue reading →

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ECFE Night at the Museum

Otter Tail County Historical Society; Fergus Falls, MN
Information provided by Missy Hermes, Education Coordinator
Posted on 10/19/2010

Program Overview ECFE Night at the Museum is an hour-long evening program at the Otter Tail County Historical Society, providing families with young children an opportunity to visit a museum on their own terms. ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) is … Continue reading →

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Gallery Conversations

Museum of Modern Art; New York, NY
Information provided by Cari Frisch, Assistant Educator, Family Programs
Posted on 10/4/2010

Program Overview A Closer Look for Kids, at the Museum of Modern Art, is one of three “Gallery Conversations” programs that use art as a springboard for conversation between family members. An hour-long program offered on weekends, A Closer Look … Continue reading →

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Drop into Art

Danforth Museum of Art; Framingham, MA
Information provided by Julia Brucker, Museum Education Coordinator
Posted on 10/1/2010

Program Overview For two hours on the first Sunday of the month, the Danforth Museum of Art opens its doors to children ages 5-10 and their families, providing free admission, family tours and gallery games led by teen docents, and … Continue reading →

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