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Storytime Studio: Halloween at the Hirshhorn!
October 30, 2024 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Celebrate Halloween and the return of Storytime at the Hirshhorn! Join us in your best creative costume, or come as you are to explore mysterious artworks at the Museum. Young artists will get inspired by Nomad, by Annette Lemieux and Pumpkin, by Yayoi Kusama; cozy up for a read-aloud of The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything; and design their own scary works of art.
Note: For the safety of all visitors, please refrain from wearing costumes that include weapons, full face-covering masks, or any protrusions that may be deemed unsafe while inside the Museum.
Featured Book: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, by Linda Williams
Program Schedule:
- 10 AM–1 PM: Open Play and Artmaking
- 10:30 & 11:30 AM: Read-alouds in Art School
- 11 AM & Noon: 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.
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 access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive (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.
