Looking for something new and exciting to do with the kids? There’s plenty to see and do with your family at the Currier! Visit the Discovery Gallery use our family guide to explore the galleries, and check out our family programs below. All programs are free with museum admission unless otherwise indicated.
Assistive listening systems are available for all programs in the galleries, auditorium, and studios.
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Children look for patterns with a kaleidoscope during a Family Studio program
Winter School Vacation Week
Museum admission is free for all during Winter School Vacation Week, February 27-March 2! (Closed Tuesday.) Free admission for the week is underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation. Bring your family to one of the fun programs listed below and stay for lunch in the café.
Morning Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, February 27, 11:30 am – Listen to Perfect Square by Michael Hall, look at Homage to the Square: Early Rising I by Josef Albers, and create a work of art of your own. Recommended for ages 2 – 5 but all are welcome.
Afternoon Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, February 27, 1 pm – Listen to An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers by Natasha Wing, look at Homage to the Square: Early Rising I by Josef Albers, and create a work of art of your own. Recommended for ages 5 – 8 but all are welcome.
Family Studio
Wednesday, February 29, 11 am-1 pm
Create a mobile inspired by the work of artist Alexander Calder.
Family Drawing in the Galleries
Thursday, March 1, 11 am-1 pm
Like drawing? Get inspired by art on view in the galleries!
Family Tour: What Will Happen Next?
Friday, March 2, 11 am
Storytime in the Gallery
4th Monday of every month, 11:30 am
Looking for a way to introduce your preschooler to art? Come to the Currier for an art-related story read by children's librarian Karyn Isleb and look at the "Artwork of the Day." Then go down to the studio and create a work of art of your own. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.
STORIES & ARTWORKS OF THE DAY:
February 27 - Listen to Perfect Square by Michael Hall, look at Homage to the Square: Early Rising I by Josef Albers, and create a work of art of your own.
March 26 - Listen to Lines that Wiggle by Candace Whitman, look at prints by Terry Winters, and make a work of art of your own.
April 23 - Listen to We’re Painting by Carol Snyder, look at Self-Portrait by James Aponovich, and create a painting of your own.
Family Saturdays
The second Saturday of the month, 10 am – 1 pm
Spend some quality family time at the Currier the second Saturday of every month. Participate in hands-on art activities, go on a guided family gallery walk (11:30 am), visit the new Discovery Gallery, or use a family gallery guide. Each Family Saturday will focus on a different theme. Museum admission is free from 10 am to noon every Saturday.
FAMILY SATURDAY THEMES
February 11 - Marker Monoprints
March 10 - Mosaic
April 14 - Sun Printing
New Parent Gallery Talks
The third Thursday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm
Has your new baby reduced your vocabulary to coos and other nonsensical words? These gallery talks are designed for new parents (with baby in tow) to get a personalized tour of the museum. So pack up the baby stroller and stop by for some much needed adult conversation.
NEW PARENT GALLERY TALK THEMES:
February 16 - Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
March 15 - A New Vision: Modernist Photography
April 19 - Family Matters
Spring School Vacation Week
Museum admission is free during Spring School Vacation Week, April 23-27! Free admission for the week is underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation. Bring your family to one of the fun programs listed below and stay for lunch in the café.
Morning Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, April 23, 11:30 am – Listen to We’re Painting by Carol Snyder, look at Self-Portrait by James Aponovich, and create a painting of your own. Recommended for ages 2 – 5 but all are welcome.
Afternoon Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, April 23, 1 pm - Listen to My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks by Hanoch Piven, look at Self-Portrait by James Aponovich, and create a portrait of your own. Recommended for ages 5 – 8 but all are welcome.
Family Studio
Wednesday, April 25, 11 am-1 pm
Create a work of art inspired by our recent acquisition Landscape with Letters by Karl Zerbe.
Family Drawing in the Galleries
Thursday, April 26, 11 am-1 pm
Like drawing? Get inspired by art on view in the galleries!
Family Tour: You Be the Scientist
Friday, April 27, 11 am
Arty Party
Create a lasting memory for your child and guests. Your Arty Party will include an hour and a half-long art activity which the children can take home and a half-hour birthday celebration. Arty Parties are scheduled on a first come/first served basis on Saturdays, beginning the first of September until the end of May.
The Art Center decorates, while refreshments and party foods are the responsibility of parents. The $140 fee includes up to ten guests; each additional guest is $12. Dual Plus Members receive a 10% discount. If you are not a current member we will gladly take your new membership at the time you book the party. To schedule your party please call 603.669.6144 x134.
Art Classes and Workshops
The Currier Art Center offers studio art classes and workshops for kids and families throughout the year. Check out our current brochure for class descriptions and registration information.