This spring during school vacation week, April 27-May 1, bring the family to the Currier Museum of Art on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to enjoy the museum's collections and programs for free (the museum is closed on Tuesdays). The Currier is offering special programs this week for the entire family to enjoy including story time, family gallery talks, hands-on activities, tours, and a musical performance. Free admission for the week is underwritten by the Citizens Bank Foundation. Museum admission is also free every Saturday from 10 a.m. - noon and always free to children under 18.
"The Currier recognizes that in this challenging economy many families may chose to stay closer to home and will look for local family-friendly activities," said Currier director Susan Strickler. "Given the tremendous success of our free February vacation week where we had 2,300 visitors, we want to once again support our community by providing free museum admission to make our extraordinary collections and programs accessible to everyone during this uncertain time. We are extremely grateful to Citizens Bank Foundation for making this possible."
"On behalf of the Citizens Bank Foundation, we are pleased to partner with the Currier once again to offer free admission to the museum during April school vacation week," said Cathleen A. Schmidt, president of Citizens Bank. "I encourage families to take advantage of this unique opportunity to view world-class art exhibits and participate in the fun activities scheduled later this month."
April Vacation Programming (please note the Currier is closed Tuesdays)
Museum Tour
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12:30 p.m.
Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay
Explore this family-friendly exhibition with a public tour.
Spring School Vacation Week: Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, April 27 at 11:30 am
Come to the Currier for an art-related story read by Manchester City Library children's librarian Karyn Isleb followed by a gallery talk about the "Artwork of the Day". Recommended for ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome. Today, listen to the story What it Feels Like to Be a Building by Forrest Wilson and see the Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay exhibition.
Spring School Vacation Week: Storytime in the Gallery
Monday, April 27 at 1 pm
Rome Antics by David Macaulay will be read by Manchester City Library children's librarian Karyn Isleb followed by a family gallery talk about the drawings from the book on display in our special exhibition Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay.
Spring School Vacation Week: Family Studio – Building Books
Wednesday, April 29 from 2:30-4:30 pm
Adults and children can drop by one of the museum studios to participate in an art-related activity and brief gallery talk about the "Artwork of the Day" April's Family Studio theme is "Building Books."
Spring School Vacation Week: Family Drawing in the Galleries
Thursday, April 30 from 1-3 pm
Enjoy drawing? Come to the Currier and sketch amongst the works of art on view. Art educators will be available to offer advice and encouragement. Pencils and paper will be provided, or bring your own.
Spring School Vacation Week: Family Performance – Mike Morris
Friday May 1 at 1 pm
Join guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mike Morris for this unique family performance!