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The Morris Museum offers a variety of fun and educational workshops for children and families. Pre-registration is not required unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is not required unless noted. Adults must accompany children. For more information, please call 973.971.3718
Thursdays 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Appropriate for all ages
$4/child for members; $5/child for non-members
Join museum educators to create your own work of art and have some fun. Drop in anytime during the session to participate.
May 5 Make a jewelry gift for Mother’s Day
May 19 Paint a flowerpot
Saturdays Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Appropriate for ages 5 and up
Free for members; non-members: $3/child plus museum admission
Families are invited to drop in and participate in hands-on science workshops. Children will be introduced to the scientific method as they conduct experiments and observe the results.
May 28 Chalk
Make your own sidewalk chalk.
The third Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
Free with museum admission
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your young child? This program is for young children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Activities include a mini gallery tour and an art project.
May 20 The History of Rock & Roll in New Jersey
Rock out! Learn about different kinds of music.
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Young Fashionista Tea
Saturday, May 21 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Enjoy an afternoon designed for your young fashion-lover. Visit the exhibition, On the Head and in the Hand: Hats and Purses from the Morris Museum Collection; hear fashion tips and design ideas and then have fun decorating a handbag. Tea time takes place in the museum's elegant Dodge Room, where cupcakes and beverages, including Shirley Temples, will be served. Space is limited. Please make reservations at least one week before the event: email programs@morrismuseum.org or call 973.971.3720.
Saturday, May 14 | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$20 members (plus materials fee)
$25 non-members (plus materials fee)
Learn the basics of mosaic art and create a beautiful trivet for your kitchen with mosaic artist, Eleanor Parr-DiLeo. No art or mosaic experience is required. A materials fee of $20, made payable to the instructor, will be due on the day of the program. Pre-registration is required at least one week prior to program date: please email programs@morrismuseum.org or call 973.971.3720.
This program is offered on the third Friday of every month at 1 p.m.
Free with museum admission
Friday May 20 | 1:00 p.m.
Jersey Rocks! The History of Rock & Roll in the Garden State
Visit the Morris Museum for an early afternoon of art and conversation with museum staff. Each program will include a highlights tour through the featured exhibition, engaging discussion in the galleries, and light refreshments. Pre-registration is not required.
Friday, May 13| 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Jersey Rocks: A History of Rock & Roll in the Garden State. The E-Street Shuffle - "
The Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band" -
will be performing and refreshments will be served. Advance purchase is required. For tickets, please call the Box Office at 973-971-3706 Monday-Friday from 10-5.
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