Family Program: ABC’s of American Sign Language
Celebrate National ASL Day at the Museum! Families will uncover the history of the American School for the Deaf, learn simple ASL signs, and practice other forms of non-verbal communication.
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Family Programs
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Program: Noopura Naadam – The Sound of Ankle Bells
Join us for special dance performances by Layavinyasa Company! During this program, all ages can experience and enjoy the traditional Indian art forms of Kuchipudi Dance and Carnatic music that embody stories from ancient scriptures. Performances will take place from 11:30 - 12:15 and again from 1:00 - 1:45.
Free
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Program: Game On!
Have you ever heard of lawn bowling? What about pedestrianism? Learn about and experience these community-based sports and more at this program for visitors of all ages!
Free
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.
Family Grab and Go Bags: Silhouette Saturday
What would you look like as a silhouette? With inspiration from historic silhouette-style artwork, families will create a framed portrait to take home! Please note, there is no on-site family program; these FREE bags are designed for families to complete at home and will be available while supplies last.
Free
Family Adventure Days: Museum Makerspace
Put your engineering skills to the test! Families will take on a variety of engineering challenges like constructing a balloon-powered toy car, building a structure with uncooked spaghetti, and more!
Family Adventure Days: Museum Makerspace
Put your engineering skills to the test! Families will take on a variety of engineering challenges like constructing a balloon-powered toy car, building a structure with uncooked spaghetti, and more!