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Special family events showcase local and nationally recognized performance groups for an experience that combines the magic of the visual and performing arts. The Make-and-Take Workshop features art projects inspired by artwork in the Museum’s collections.

American Art Extravaganza
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Enjoy Presidents’ Day with a celebration of American art. Meet artists as they demonstrate traditional American crafts, and create your artwork in the Make-and-Take Workshop. Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem will have you tapping your toes to their family-style journey through American roots music.

  • Make-and-Take Workshop
    • Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Meet the Artists
      11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
      Starts at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
      Free tickets required.

Arms and Armor
Sunday, March 25, 2012

Calling all knights, kings, and queens to a day of family revelry with the Museum’s collection of arms and armor. Drew the Dramatic Fool, a modern-day court jester, will entertain all the lords and ladies of the court. Learn about art techniques from the Middle Ages at the Medieval Art Stops, and then create your own armor at the Make-and-Take Workshop.

  • Make-and-Take Workshop
    • Sunday, March 25, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Medieval Art Stops
      11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • Drew the Dramatic Fool
      Starts at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
      Free tickets required.

The Secret Garden and the Fairmount Arts Crawl
Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Museum and the surrounding neighborhood are abuzz with family-friendly activity for the annual Fairmount Arts Crawl. Visit the Museum’s Perelman Building and explore the exhibition The Secret Garden. Create your own art inspired by the exhibition at the Makeand-Take Workshop.

  • Make-and-Take Workshop
    • Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • Guided tours of The Secret Garden
      Starts at 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact The Division of Education by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .

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