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Children's & Family Workshops

Vacation Day Family Workshops

Appropriate for children of all ages.

Rock and Mineral Weekend Workshop

Rock Animals

Friday, November 28

Noon – 3 p.m.

Kick off the Morris Museum’s Annual Rock and Mineral Weekend (Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30) by making a magnetic rock animal to take home.

$4/ child for members
$5/ child plus museum admission for non-members

December Break Workshops

Winter Family Day!

Saturday, December 27

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come in from the cold and enjoy a day at the Morris Museum! Wander throughout the galleries and then enjoy a performance by the Universal African Drum & Dance Ensemble in the Bickford Theatre (show times are 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). Featuring unique drum beats, traditional African costumes and acrobatics, this spectacular celebrates Kwanzaa, the annual festival of family, community, culture and peace.

Use your creativity and imagination in an art workshop to make Kwanzaa candles using craft materials. Food will be available to purchase.

$13/ members

$15/ non-members

Includes museum admission, theatre performance & art workshop

Art in Motion with In Motion Dance Company

Tuesday, December 30

Noon and 2 p.m.

Space is limited.  First come, first served.

Enjoy a performance with In Motion and then move, shake and dance while taking part in movement exercises with dancers from the company.

$4/ child for members
$5/ child plus museum admission for non-members

New Year’s Hats

Wednesday, December 31

Noon – 3 p.m.

2009 is almost here! Using glitter and craft materials, create your own party hat.

$4/ child for members
$5/ child plus museum admission for non-members

 

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Drop in anytime during these workshops to participate. Registration is not required. Call 973.971.3718 for information. Adults must accompany children.