Get Hands-On at Penn Museum!

Great for families and the creative mind in us all, Art and Artifact Workshop participants learn new perspectives about ancient and contemporary cultures through hands-on activities. Activities may include crafts, interactive lectures, touchable artifacts, scavenger hunts, and more.

Workshop fees vary. Museum members receive discounted rates. Most Workshops are drop-in, but pre-registration is recommended.

 

Sunday, September 12, 2010:  Creative Kachina Dolls:  Learn the symbolism of kachina dolls, Hopi ceremonial figurines, when you visit Penn Museum's Living in Balance: The Native American Southwest exhibition. Use mixed media to design your own doll and craft a story about what he or she represents.

Admission: Free with Penn Museum admission donation.  Pre-registration is suggested, but not required.  Drop-in anytime between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

 

 

 

 

Sunday, October 10, 2010:  Buddhist Devotional Dioramas:  Be inspired by Penn Museum's collection of Buddhist artifacts. Touch a mini-Buddhist altar from Japan and learn about the objects within it. Then,
create your own Buddhist devotional diorama.

Admission: Free with Penn Museum admission donation.  Pre-registration is suggested, but not required.  Drop-in anytime between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

 

Event Cancellation Policy: Penn Museum Education Department staff reserves the right to cancel events due to poor weather, low registration, or other unforeseen events. Those who pre-register will be notified promptly in the event of a cancellation.

 

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Contact
Jenn Reifsteck Family Programs Manager
(215) 898.4016
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