Family Activities

Family Storytelling

Join us at the Timken where professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler will share lively tales inspired by Museum masterpieces. Family Storytelling is a fun educational program that encourages visitors of all ages to broaden their perspective about art.

Ages 5 and up are welcome. Admission is FREE!
No reservations or tickets are required.

Sessions are held at 11:00 am on the following Saturdays:

March 16, 2013 - Luca Carlevaris, The Piazzetta at Venice
April 20, 2013 - Bartolome E. Murillo, Christ on the Cross
May 18, 2013 - Giovanni Battista Moroni, Portrait of Mario Benvenuti
June 15, 2013 - Raphaelle Peale, Cutlet and Vegetables
July 20, 2013 - Eastman Johnson, The Cranberry Harvest, Island of Nantucket
August 17, 2013 - Moscow School Russian Icon, Saint Basil
October 26, 2013 - Halloween Festival
December 21, 2013 - Stories of the Season

Family Activity Days

Enjoy art and art making on Family Activity Days which feature hands-on art activities, interactive gallery tours in English and Spanish, and performances by local musicians and storytellers. Admission is FREE! No reservations or tickets are required.

Children Guide and Coloring Book

Have your children discover the artworks at the Timken with this fun downloadable guide that doubles as a coloring book. The guide tells the story of Sandy and Diego who take a field trip to the Timken. Children learn about the art at the Museum and get to be artists themselves. Download the Guide.