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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.
After School: Kids, Lambs & Ducklings (Tuesdays)
Session 1: Tuesdays, May 27 – June 10 Our signature spring afterschool is back! Join us for a three-week farm adventure spent with our newest arrivals on the Farm and some of our older friends, too! Since each session features the same curriculum, children may only register for one. Limited to 10 children per session. […]
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.
Bruce Socials: Trivia at the Bruce
Before heading home after a long workday, join us for a lively and engaging evening at the Bruce Museum! Grab a slice of pizza, a refreshing beer, and get ready to flex your brainpower with our fun-filled trivia game, moderated by museum staff. Bring your friends or come solo—everyone’s welcome to this exciting after-hours event […]
Teen Time
$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130 Register Here […]
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 […]
Bruce Beginnings, Junior: Art in 3-D, All about Sculpture
Learn about sculpture 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.