The Walters Art Museum

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Walk, Wonder & Create Tours

11 a.m. , Third Saturdays, Free, pre registration required

Recommended for ages 6-8.  One guardian per two children required.

Graduated from our pre-k program?; Join the big kids and their adults for our popular Walk, Wonder, and Create family tours! For ages 6 and up, this once-a-month 45-minute experience allows families to enjoy an interactive tour of the Walters’ collection, and then create artwork that relates to the gallery objects. Sign up online and receive your pass at the Welcome ArtCart!

Miss the tour? Grab an expert! Our educators are standing by to take you to their favorite object.

 

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Stars on Parade!
July 18, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

How do you send a wish with a picture? Travel to China and Japan to explore symbols of good luck and celebration, pretend you?re in a Tanabata Parade and create unique paper wishes of your own! This once-a-month 45-minute experience allows families to enjoy an interactive tour of the Walters? collection and then create artwork that relates to the gallery objects. ADMISSION: Free, online pre-registration required

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Paint the Town!
August 15, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Listen to the sound of the ocean, look at colors that whisper and pop, and experience the world of an artist who grew up going to the Walters Art Museum as a kid!

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Trek to the Top
September 12, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Explore the worlds of the Ancient Mayans, Aztecs, and more when you meet animals from their deep forests, investigate objects from their tall pyramids, and participate in building stories about their unbelievable creatures and dieties!

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Midnight March
October 10, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Ravens, Bats, Owls! We won?t need flashlights on this special exploration of the sounds and stories about animals of the night! Create a Poe-inspired poem, use your detective skills, and end the tour with a spooooooky art project!

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Hackerman Hike
November 21, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Take a hike with some heroes! Travel through the mountains and streams of Asia to discover the stories of famous characters like Yoshitsuni, Ganesha, and dragon kings! Touch special objects, build stories, and create artwork with a team of explorers as you go!

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Hunt for Heroes
December 19, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Join us for an interactive quest that explores the flaws, triumphs, and journeys of heroes and heroines found in Ancient Greek myths. Act out stories, have a conversation with Hercules, play a game of imaginary challenges, and create a work of art that expresses why you are a hero!

Walk, Wonder, & Create Tour: Rockin' in Lalibela
January 16, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Ethiopian fans, paintings, and precious treasures await our discovery this month! With the help of some special hands-on objects we will explore the smells, colors, landscape, and sounds of a culture that is very much alive today!