First Tuesdays
For children and their adult companionAugust 3, September 7
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections
General admission to the Museum is free on the first Tuesday of every month. First Tuesday programming is designed for children and their families. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. August 3: Picture Perfect
September 7: Fiesta! For more information about programs for young children or to join our mailing list, call 214-922-1312 or e-mail lhanson@DallasMuseumofArt.org.
August 3: Picture Perfect
art-making activity
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Selected galleries
Drop in and make a paper-bag puppet inspired by works of art. Look for art-making stations in the galleries on Level 4.
meet Arturo
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Tattoos; 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Meet Arturo
Say hello to Arturo, the Museum’s family mascot, and get a temporary tattoo. storyART
11:30 a.m.–noon, Horchow Auditorium
Join award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman for stories, songs, and games based on works in the Museum’s collections. family tours of the museum
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 1:30 p.m., Meet at the Center for Creative Connections entrance
Explore the collections with Museum education staff for thirty-minute interactive tours of some of our favorite things at the DMA. story time with the Dallas Public Library
1:00–1:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Listen to enchanting stories told by our librarian friends and participate in an Every Child Ready to Read mini-workshop. The Wizard of Oz with Le Theatre de Marionette
2:00–2:45 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Follow Dorothy and her friends on the yellow brick road as she explores the land of Oz and searches for a way home. After the show, get up close and personal with the marionettes! creativity challenges
2:00–3:00 p.m., Sign up at the Center for Creative Connections entrance
Work as a team to design unique creations inspired by works of art in this family-friendly competition. Limited to ten teams. family tour of Through the Eyes of Our Children-Something Beautiful
3:00–3:30 p.m., Meet at the Center for Creative Connections entrance
View a photography exhibition created by students from several elementary schools in the South Dallas/Fair Park area with David Herman, Jr., photographer and creative director of Preservation LINK, Inc. Dive into Bite-Sized Tours
Looking for a fun way to get your feet wet in the Museum’s collections? Pick up a bite-sized tour and learn fun facts about works of art at the DMA. Available in the Center for Creative Connections and at the Visitor Services Desk.
The Atrium Cafe Welcomes First Tuesday Families!Featuring Kids’ Combos for $5.99 with a choice of Crispy Chicken Strips, Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jammer, or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich. Combos include carrot sticks with ranch dip, chips, and milk or a Capri Sun drink.
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