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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 a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with the front desk if you wish to join.
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 returning potter, this workshop is designed for all skill levels. Members get 10% off workshops.
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 quality, affordable live opera performances. Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in their casting process, Opera Connecticut provides performance opportunities to emerging local artists and […]
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 and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature […]
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 scale landscape models that showcase Alaska’s diverse ecosystem. The installation highlights both subtle and dramatic shifts occurring across the Alaskan landscape, bringing attention to the […]
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 and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
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 Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with […]
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 year, Danish artist Michael Ancher (1849–1927) joined Karl Madsen (1855–1938) in Skagen, Denmark, a fishing village located on the country’s northernmost point. As with the […]
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 children ages 12-30 months old and their caregivers and is free with general admission. Space is limited; please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.