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Exhibitions Highlights Tours – Tuesdays
Experience the highlights of the Bruce Museum’s exhibitions during a guided tour that is free with museum admission. No reservations are required but capacity is limited to twenty people on […]
WHEEL THROWING
With instructor, Jill Van Slooten, this evening workshop will focus on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Develop skills in centering, trimming, and glaze application. Whether you are a new or […]
From the Porch: Opera Connecticut
REGISTER HERE Join us on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm for an evening with Opera Connecticut! Opera Connecticut believes in enriching the lives of our community by offering high […]
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition Exhibition Dates: June 1 – August 24, 2025 The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition […]
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness transports visitors to the Arctic to confront the startling impacts of climate change. Remarkable animals from the Bruce’s natural history collections are paired with […]
OIL PAINTING: EXPLORATIONS IN STILL LIFE
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop with instructor Sarah Paolucci offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing […]
Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror
“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu […]
The Art of Work: Painting Labor in Nineteenth-Century Denmark
One hundred and fifty years ago a group of French artists staged their first independent exhibition in Paris and a radical movement called Impressionism was born. In July of that […]
Bruce Beginnings, Junior: Dinosaur Friends
Learn all about dinosaurs through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity. Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for […]