The Davis Museum Hosts Family Day on April 28

Family members of all ages are invited to Family Day: Photos and Fragments on Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. This free event includes activities with inspiration drawn from current exhibitions, Fragment: A Museum’s Midcentury Legacy and Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925.

During Family Day, visitors can participate in treasure hunts in the galleries, storytime, creation of sun prints, a photography demonstration with Wellesley students, a museum tour, and more. “Family Day is a great way for families to enjoy viewing and creating art together and to help children understand where many museum objects originate,” says Arthurina Fears, Manager of Museum Education and Programs. “During Photos and Fragments, we hope to introduce children to photography and demonstrate how its technology has evolved in the last century.”

If you go:

Date: Saturday, April 28

Location: Davis Museum at Wellesley College

Food: Light refreshments will be provided

Schedule:

• 11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Free Art Activities: Sun prints, art projects made from vintage slides, sketching in the galleries, and a treasure hunt
• 11:3o a.m.–2 p.m.: Cyanotype demonstration with Wellesley College students
• 1–1:30 p.m.: Storytime and Songs from Wellesley Free Library
• 2–2:45 p.m.: Family Tour of Fragment: A Museum’s Midcentury Legacy and Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925.

Family Day: Photos and Fragments is generously supported by the Palley Endowment Fund for Davis Museum Outreach Programs.

April School Vacation Week

During April Vacation Week, (April 17-20), families are welcome to check out free multi-sensory art kits that will be available at the Davis Museum.

DAVIS MUSEUM GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, Mass.

Museum Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and Wellesley College recesses.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Telephone: 781-283-2051

Website: www.theDavis.org