Virtual Family Activity Days!

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The University of Mississippi Museum
Cost: FREE!
The Museum offers fun-filled activity days for children to experience with their families. These events coincide with exhibits, holidays, and other special events—enriching the museum experience for all ages. This year our Family Day events are virtual. Be sure and drop by to pick up your FREE kit to participate in all the activities.

Open Books and Open Hearts Virtual Family Day

Open Books and Open Hearts Virtual Family Day

THURSDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1–3, 2020
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cover to cover! Inspired by our special exhibit Hardcovers and Paperbacks by Brian Dettmer, children and families will discover a new way of looking at books and sculptures! In collaboration with YAC, families will watch demos, explore our galleries virtually, listen to special guest readers, and more! Pick up your free ‘art kit’ on the Walton-Young House front porch anytime between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Thursday, October 1– Saturday, October 3, then access this virtual family day through our website!
In collaboration with YAC

 

‘Art’rageous Animal Adventure Virtual Family Day

‘Art’rageous Animal Adventure Virtual Family Day

THURSDAY–SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5–7, 2020
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Join us on this ‘animal kingdom’ virtual museum adventure. Create art inspired by our furriest friends! Watch demos, explore our virtual galleries in search of animals, see special guest appearances (furry friends?), and more! Pick up your free ‘art kit’ on the Walton-Young House front porch anytime between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7, then access this virtual family day through our website!

Send us a photo of your favorite animal to be featured! DM to @ummuseum
In collaboration with YAC

 

Winter Wonderland Virtual Family Day

Winter Wonderland Virtual Family Day

THURSDAY–SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10–12, 2020
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

‘Tis the season! Join us for this special virtual holiday event. Create seasonal art projects, watch demos, explore our transformed galleries virtually, and more! Pick up your free ‘art kit’ on the Walton-Young House front porch anytime between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Thursday, December 10 – Saturday, December 12, then access this virtual family day through our website!

 

Questions? Contact Stacy Bell at slbell@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7073.