SECOND SATURDAYS FOR FAMILIES: Hands-on Hobbies

FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY Hobbies help us express ourselves, explore our interests, and see the world in new ways. Paint, build, design, and discover your next favorite pastime right here in the inspiring surroundings of the museum. Join our friends from ConnLUG and use LEGO® bricks to recreate a work of art. Grab a complimentary bag of popcorn and stay for a free screening of Hugo at 2pm. In partnership with ConnLUG. Second Saturdays for Families is supported by the…

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January 10, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY

Hobbies help us express ourselves, explore our interests, and see the world in new ways. Paint, build, design, and discover your next favorite pastime right here in the inspiring surroundings of the museum. Join our friends from ConnLUG and use LEGO® bricks to recreate a work of art. Grab a complimentary bag of popcorn and stay for a free screening of Hugo at 2pm.

In partnership with ConnLUG.

Second Saturdays for Families is supported by the Art Bridges Foundation, Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority (CHEFA), the Andrew J. and Joyce D. Mandell Family Foundation, the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, the J. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc., the David T. Langrock Foundation, the Charles Nelson Robinson Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, and the Greater Hartford Arts Council. Program supplies are generously donated by S&S Worldwide.

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