Just for Families
DeCordova is proud to offer educational programming designed for families seeking to introduce their children to museum going and the art of seeing.
The Museum Visit Begins at Home
This Web site provides tips on preparing your children in advance for their visit to DeCordova, as well as suggested activities to keep them engaged in the exhibitions. To make the most of your visit, be sure to stop in at our interactive gallery, The Dr. Kenneth Germeshausen Art ExperienCenter.
Eye Wonder Family Programs at DeCordova
Come with friends and family to DeCordova and discover an ever-changing world of art! The newly renamed Eye Wonder focuses on “seeing” and “doing” in art museums and combines careful looking with creative art projects centered around the changing exhibitions. Each month, Eye Wonder has a different focus that celebrates the uniqueness of contemporary artists and their processes with family-friendly guided tours and hands-on art activities. This drop-in program is perfect for families with children ages 6 and up.
All Eye Wonder programs free with Campus admission and families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 1 - 3 pm. Inquiries about upcoming Eye Wonder Family Programs should be sent to Lynn Thomson. Please include your name and email address.
April - August 2009
Free with admission
Come with friends and family and discover an ever-changing world of art! Our monthly drop-in program, Eye Wonder, focuses on “seeing” and “doing” and combines careful looking with creative art projects. The upcoming programs will be centered on Face to Face and Tabitha Vevers: Narrative Bodies. After taking a family-friendly guided tour, visitors will do hands-on art activities. This drop-in program is perfect for families with children ages 6 and up.
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1-3 pm
Focus will be on Face to Face
Project: Unorganized PortraitsSunday, May 17, 1-3 pm
Focus will be on Rain Gates located in the Sculpture Park
Project: Design Your Own Sculpture Park PlansSunday, June 7, 2009, 1-3 pm
Focus will be on The Old, Weird America
Guest Artist: Dario RobletoSunday, July 19, 2009, 1-3 pm
Focus will be on Deborah Grant's work in The Old, Weird America
Project: Create Your Own Silhouette DrawingSunday, August 23, 2009, 1-3 pm
Focus will be on DeCordova Ball located in the Sculpture Park
Project: Create Your Own Ball Sculpture
NEW for families!
Check out our Family Activity Kit at the front desk of the museum. The free kit includes art making materials and activities that focus on current exhibitions. This is a perfect way for families to engage in contemporary art together!
Where to Find More Information
The Education and Tours section of our site contains the most comprehensive information about our programming and events, including organized tours and classes and workshops for all ages. Check the Calendar for a full listing of all special events.
