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Kenji Nakahashi: Strange Beauty
Best known for his conceptual and street photography, Kenji Nakahashi (Japanese, 1947–2017) produced a highly experimental body of work grounded in the everyday. Image: Kenji Nakahashi (Japanese, 1947–2017) Time–B, 1980 (printed 1985) Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. Bruce Museum, Anonymous gift in memory of Kenji Nakahashi, 2022.01.33 © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona […]
Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist
The first monographic exhibition of her work in nearly two decades, Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist traces the artist’s pioneering approaches to abstraction in the United States. Image: Blanche Lazzell (American, 1878–1956) Church Around the Corner, 1949 Oil on canvas, 28 x 36 3/16 in. Art Museum of West Virginia University Collection, acquired through […]
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Saturday, March 22 10 — 10:45 pm Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Participants work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD! Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only […]
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 […]
Science Solvers: Polar Bears
Participants will discover more about the largest bear in the world: the polar bear! Science Solvers 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.
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 2/3 Part Series: March 15, 22, […]
Exhibitions Highlights Tours – Saturdays
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. Tours depart from the bottom of the staircase in […]
Bruce Experiences: In Our Right Minds
Dale Allen’s Award-Winning Film Explores Humanity’s Natural Balance Through the Goddess Archetype! Screening and Filmmaker Discussion at the Bruce Museum on March 22nd. In honor of Women’s History Month, The Bruce Museum presents veteran of corporate and commercial communications, host, interviewer, and bestselling author Dale Allen and her film, In Our Right Minds: On the […]
Jazz Concert: Quinn Mitchell and Friends
To celebrate the final weeks of Gordon Parks on display, join Quinn Mitchell and Friends for an enjoyable afternoon jazz concert! This 5-piece group will play a variety of jazz and R&B numbers to set the mood and have all in attendance ready for more. Cost $20.00 per General $15.00 per Member Register Here Interested […]