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Family Programs

The Smithsonian American Art Museum offers a variety of programs for families and children of all ages. Bring your young, budding artists to explore the museum and participate in fun hands-on activities that will be sure to spark their creativity!

Upcoming events Saturday February 13, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday February 13, 2010 Family Day: Presidents Day 11:30 PM - 3:00 PM Kogod Courtyard American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery Join us for the fifth annual Presidential Family Day at American Art and the National Portrait Gallery! Music, storytelling, hands-on art projects, a scavenger hunt, and encounters with several “special guests” are just some of the activities scheduled for this lively Presidents’ Day weekend event. Kogod Courtyard Sunday February 14, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday February 14, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday February 20, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday February 21, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday February 27, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday February 28, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday March 6, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday March 7, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday March 13, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday March 14, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday March 20, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday March 21, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday March 27, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday March 28, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday April 3, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday April 4, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday April 10, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday April 11, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday April 17, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday April 18, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Saturday April 24, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members. Sunday April 25, 2010 Art a la Cart 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM F Street and G Street lobbies American Art Museum Travel throughout the galleries to find interactive carts where kids can handle brushes, palettes, bison hide, bottle caps, and quilt squares. Ages 7-12. Pick up your Art à la Cart map and passport at information desks located in the F Street and G Street lobbies. Education programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum are supported by its Director’s Circle and contributions from the museum’s members.
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