Free Family Festivals
Our festival days are always free and filled with performances, art activities, films, and lots of excitement. Join us for a museum experience that your whole family will never forget!
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Upcoming Festivals
FREE African American Family Festival: Carnivale of Cultures
Saturday, February 25, 2012
10:00 AM–04:00 PM
Celebrate the African influence on cultures from Cuba to Brazil and beyond! Join us as we explore the rich diversity of art, music and dance of African Latin Americans. Learn about poets, artists and heroes of Latin American and African American history. Create your own colorful artwork and discover local Afro-Latin communities. Learn a few new dance steps and be amazed by exciting performances all day!
FREE Ancient American Family Festival
Saturday, April 21, 2012
10:00 AM–04:00 PM
Travel back in time to explore the magnificence of Ancient American civilizations! Experience the flavors, sounds and colors of Meso, Central and South America. Create artwork inspired by ancient cultures and be awed by vibrant performances of traditional music and dance. Enjoy free admission to the special exhibition, Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.