Storytime Studio: A Trip to the Hirshhorn

Creativity is in full bloom every Wednesday at Storytime Studio. Celebrate spring with your littlest artist. Every week offers a new adventure.

This week: Ignite your child’s imagination with a trip to the Hirshhorn. We will read the story Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni, a book about a young mouse who visits a museum and realizes that art can change the way we see the world. We’ll explore artist Giacomo Balla’s Futurist Flowers, and create our own colorful flower sculptures inspired by his work. 

Featured Book: Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni

Program Schedule: 

Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10, 10:20, 10:40, and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival.

• 10am–Noon: Open Play (felt, blocks, sketching)
• 10:20 am Read-aloud #1 in Art School
• 10:30 am Artmaking begins
• 10:50 am Gallery Tour #1 
• 11:20 am Read-aloud #2 in Art School
• 11:30 am Artmaking begins
• 11:50 am Gallery Tour #2 

Meet in the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level

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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. 

Know Before You Go:

Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one-hour. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time. No reservations or tickets required. 

Nursing caregivers are welcome. During Storytime Studio, stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level near Art School.

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.