January Family Saturdays

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49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, USA

Every Saturday from Jan 14, 2023 to Jan 28, 2023, 10am-5pm

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Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family at The Newark Museum of Art.

Timeline of Activities

10am-5pm | MakerSPACE

(for kids of all ages)
A fun interactive area where kids play, tinker, and create.

12pm & 2pm | Planetarium Show: Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

(Great for families with kids 6+)
Explore the myths and legends of one of the most visible constellations in our winter night sky – Orion, the Hunter. Greek mythology will never be the same once you’ve seen this fun-filled, animated production.

12-12:45pm | Creative Play: Storytelling

(Great for families with kids ages 3-5)
Tell me a story! Explore the museum’s collection for traditions, objects, and places that inspire us to create a story!

1-4pm | Family Drop-In: Cityscape & Landscape Collages

(Great for families with kids ages 5-10)
Baby it’s cold outside! It’s a great time to create winter inspired collages!

3pm | Planetarium Show: Experience the Aurora

(Great for families with kids ages 12+)
See nature’s most stunning light show as the winter sky comes to life before your eyes. This immersive show, filmed over the course of seven months in the Arctic Circle, features spectacular views of the northern lights and examines the science behind it.

Don’t leave the Museum without seeing our new family-friendly exhibition Animal Kingdom!

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49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, USA

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