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Animals for All: Caring for Critters

Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult. Limited to 3 participant pairs. Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults. These free programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience…

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August 15, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

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Ages 5+
This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. Registration includes one participant and an accompanying adult.
Limited to 3 participant pairs.
Please only register participants and not caregivers/accompanying adults.
These free programs are designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats.
Animals for All programs remain free of charge thanks to the support of our generous grantors, the Dorr Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation, and the Abilis Foundation.
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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Art Adventures: Suncatchers

Inspired by the Spring season, museum visitors will make their own suncatchers! Art Adventures is a drop-in program designed for children aged four and up and their families. This program is free with general admission and no advanced registration is required. Join us in the Cohen Education Wing.

Bruce Museum

Ballet Hartford Family Day at Hill-Stead

Saturday, March 15th Join us in Hill-Stead’s historic Makeshift Theater on Saturday March 15th when professional dancers from Ballet Hartford will present Sleeping Beauty as an interactive ballet program for children 5-12. The children will experience an intro and movement class, learn some Sleeping Beauty choreography, see dancers perform excerpts from Sleeping Beauty and have an opportunity to ask questions. Saturday March 15th from 2-3 pm Children $15 | accompanying adults are Free Seating will be limited, please visit the…

Hill-Stead Museum

Adult Comic Illustration Class

Join a museum educator for this introductory course on comic illustration. Students will learn the fundamentals of illustration, as well as how to consider storytelling in your art. Participants are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions as each class will build up the previous week. All supplies provided. Part 1 of 3 Part Series: March 15, 22, 29 Cost Adult: $45 Member: $35 Teen 13-18: $40 Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!   Sponsored…

Mattatuck Museum

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