Family Day: Good Reads

Word up! Celebrate the art of words through poetry, book-making, storytelling, and more!

Hands-on Activity Wordplay
11AM–4:30PM
Play a variety of games that combine words and art.

Art-making Used Book Collage
11AM–4:30PM
Take a worn-out picture book and turn it into something brand new.

Art-making Book binding
11AM–4:30PM
Create a beautiful bound journal that’s just for you.

Gallery Hunt Art ABCs
11AM–5PM
Can you spot your Art ABCs? Look for essential art words in Mia’s galleries.

Storytelling
Noon & 2PM
Hear incredible tales about Mughal emperor Akbar and his wise counselor Birbal, with storyteller Zaraawar Mistry.

Storytelling
12:30 & 2:30PM
Meet storyteller Danielle Daniel and musician Elliot Roche and hear some of their favorite stories highlighting African American history and culture.

Storytelling
1 & 3PM
Join storyteller Katie Knutson for a telling of animal stories from around the world.

Special Exhibition Richard Holzschuh: Storybook
Explore the fairytale world of illustrator Richard Holzschuh in an exhibition designed for the young and the young at heart.

Preschool Tour Alphabet
11:30AM & 12:30PM
Go on an adventure exploring words and letters, with a tour designed especially for little ones.

Art Cart Ancient Greece & Rome
Noon–4PM

Tour Gifts of Japanese and Korean Art from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection
1PM

Tour Absolutely Fabulous: Highlights of the Museum’s Collection
2 & 3:30PM

Special ExhibitionState of the Art: Discovering American Art Now
2PM Tour
A ticket is required for entrance into this exhibition. Free for Mia members on Family Day. Sign up for a free membership in the Third Avenue Lobby.