Family Art Labs
Explore intriguing paintings, sculptures, and objects in the museum's exhibitions and let them inspire your own works of art.
Second Saturday of the month
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Ages 5 and older and their adult friends
April• Magical Mask
Saturday, April 13th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Uncover stories behind the masks in the museum’s collection and create your own masks to transform you into fantastical characters from your imagination.
May• Raja-Rani: King and Queen for a Day!
Saturday, May 11
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Discover the magnificent jewels, head gears, belts and robes of the Naga people in the galleries and create your own royal costume and adornments inspired by the Exhibit Fiercely Modern: Art of the Naga Warrior
June• Gold Leaf Sculptures
Saturday, June 8th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Discover divine beings, serpent kings and powerful deities in the exhibit From India East. Create sculptures that inspire you and decorate them with gold and silver leaf.
July• Making Mountain Music
Saturday, July 13th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Visit the shrine room to hear monks chanting and see ceremonial instruments. Listen to music from the region and play traditional Himalayan instruments. Make your own instrument from recycled, natural and found materials. Join us for a musical parade!
Check out blog posts about our previous Family Art Labs!
Magical Masks
Tibetan Felting
Sand Mandala
Puppeteering
Green Greetings
Tickets: $16 for first adult/child pair; $16 each additional child; 25% off for members. For additional adults regular museum fees apply; Free for children under 1 year and Cool Culture Members.
Tickets include gallery admission and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs are subject to change. All programs begin in the Education Center located at 132 West 17th Street.
Tickets for this class tend to sell out in advance, to ensure your space we reccomend purchasing tickets in advance.
