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A large yellow pumpkin sculpture covered in black polka dots sits in an outdoor garden. A woman wearing a red skirt lifts a baby into the air, legs dangling out, in front of the sculpture. The sky is blue, and the sun frames the woman and child

Bring your littlest artists to the Hirshhorn for a March filled with joyful opportunities to express your best self! This week, we’ll play and celebrate Yayoi Kusama’s birthday.  We will get inspired by her work, Pumpkin; participate in a lively read-aloud of Let’s Play!; and design our own colorfully patterned works of art. 

Featured Book: Let’s Play! by Herve Tullet

Program Schedule: 

Storytime Studio is a flexible drop-in experience.

  • 10 AM–Noon: Open Play and Artmaking
  • 10:15 & 11:15 AM: Read-alouds in Art School
  • 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM: Gallery Tours

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.


Do this at home! Create your own pinch pot inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Instructions here.

Orange pumpkin planter with a sprout.


ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO 

Join us at the Hirshhorn Art School for Storytime Studio—a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 8 as well as their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio where art comes alive, and enjoy a special Storytime adventure that is a free, flexible, drop-in experience. Stop in anytime to experiment with play and artmaking, immerse yourself in interactive read-alouds, or join a gallery tour to explore art on view!

No reservations or tickets required. Nursing caregivers are welcome. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.

If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact hmsgeducation@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. For a group of ten or more, please contact mcgettigant@si.edu to reserve a program in advance.

Details

Date:
March 19, 2025
Time:
10:00 am–12:00 pm
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Venue

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20560 United States
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Phone
202-633-1000
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Organizer

Hirshhorn Education
Email
HMSGeducation@si.edu

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Location detail
Lower level