Creative Play
November & December-Saturdays, 11 am
Three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers enjoy a special time before the Museum opens to the public. Explore the Museum's art and science collections through storytelling, song, playful activities and an art-making project.
November ~ Line - All Lines Lead to the Newark Museum
Let's explore the way lines connect, travel and intertwine with each other. Join us as we explore art and creativity!
December ~ Shapes - Circles, Squares and Triangles, Oh My!
Have fun connecting simple shapes to great works of art in the Museum's collection--from our Seeing America galleries to the simple and complex shapes in the Asian galleries.
To reserve your 11am spot contact Fran Garrido, Early Childhood Coordinator at: 973.596.6672
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4 pm
THEMES:
October -- Mindfulness: Be Here Now! Author Ram Dass
In our fast moving lives, we find a need to slow down and be in the moment. Let's contemplate and create in a conscious and inspiring environment, the Newark Museum!
November -- Abstraction: Come and Explore the World of Realism and Abstraction!
Is it a face? Is it a house? Let's explore and convey the different ways we can express realistic aspects of our lives in an abstract way with the use of color, shape, line, form and gesture. We have the Museum's collection of works to inspire us!
December -- Connections: Here, There and Everywhere!
Connect sequences of ideas, history, relationships and material. Associations link worldly and local community happenings. Everything and everyone is connected.
Saturdays, 1-4 pm
Inspired by the Museum's collections and special events, month themes are designed for visitors of all ages to drop in and experiment with the tools and materials of artists. Stay as long as you'd like.
October -- Brainstorming with S.C.A.M.P.E.R.
November -- Piles of Prompts
December -- Cardboard Prototyping
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Imagination Station
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4 pm
Family fun for all ages.
Join us for an engaging experience at Imagination Station.
Spark your creativity while thinking outside the box. Have fun while achieving the challenge.
Family Back Pack
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4 pm
Family fun for all ages
Tour the Newark Museum! A fun self-guided tour for the entire family! Utilize a spy glass, a timer and more, as well as prompts as your family interacts with great works of art to explore Community / Animals / People / Places !
Self-Guided Family Programs
Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-4 pm
* Red, Yellow & Blue Gallery Guides -- These guides were developed to encourage 3-5 year olds and their families to discover together. Designed to encourage observation and conversation, they are available for free with Museum admission at the Front Desk and in the Education Lobby.
Family gallery programs are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
MakerSPACE drop-in programs supported by The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.
Celebrate your own uniqueness! Learn how to express yourself and share with your community!
