Explore the many creative ways to work with paper and make personal storybooks by hand. Participants build and bind several books using standard bookmaking papers and thread as well as unusual materials such as manila folders and matchboxes.
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The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a fea…
For Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), homecoming represents more than sport rivalries; it is a celebration of history, tradition, and resilience. Each year, parades, concerts, competitions, football game days, and other activities bring scores of alumni and students together to reaffirm commitments…
Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Battleground National Cemetery and discover the stories of the soldiers buried here. Learn who these men were and how their service helped shape our nation's history. Uncover clues about the lives of the soldiers, and think about how we remember people who ser…
Get hands-on with Spanish Tapas! Join Chef Troy for a fun, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare three flavorful tapas inspired by Spain’s vibrant culinary traditions. From crispy patatas bravas tossed in a bold, spicy sauce to delicate piquillo peppers stuffed with savory fillings, and even a modern…
Looking for a relaxing and creative way to spend your time? Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just getting started, our Stitching Group is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind. 🗓 When: Lamond Riggs Library 📍 Where: Meeting Room #1 🎟 Who: Open to all residents – beginners welcome! Bring along your kni…
Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.
Can’t get enough of gel printing or just want to indulge yourself and experiment with techniques and materials? This intensive two-day class provides an opportunity to use a plethora of tools and materials for creating patterns and texture.
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a sewing machine for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a sewing machine reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reservation at t…
Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum’s highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on the hour between 11 AM and 3 PM as docents…
