Family Day: Marvelous Matisse

Special Exhibition | “Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of Art”
Behold vivid, shockingly bold work by a 20th-century master of color, shape, and balance. Free on the March Family Day! Plus, be sure to pick up a free activity book designed just for kids.

Performances: Jazz Dance
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Be dazzled by contemporary ballet performances that offer a glimpse into the life of Henri Matisse as he produced his book, Jazz. Presented by Ballet Royale Minnesota and Twin Cities Ballet.

Art-Making: Portraits
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Paint a portrait in the style of Henri Matisse.

Art-Making: Sculpture
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Be inspired by Matisse’s sculptures, then create a masterpiece of your own.

Art-making: Postcard Collage
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Create a colorful collage postcard using Matisse’s “drawing with scissors” technique, then mail your work of art to someone special.

Music: Jazz
Noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Tap your toes to the sounds of Le Cri du Fauve Trio.

French Sing-Along
Noon, 1, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Learn simple songs in the language of Matisse.

Creative Movement: Jazz Dance
2 & 3 p.m.
Move and groove to jazz music in a movement workshop by dancers from Ballet Royale Minnesota and Twin Cities Ballet.

Preschool Tour
Color: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Shape: 2 & 3 p.m.
Take part in tours designed especially for young visitors that explore rainbow colors and basic shapes.

Tour: “Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of Art”
11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the works of the modern master.

Tour: More Matisse, Please!
1, 2 & 3:30 p.m.
Discover prints, drawings, sculptures, paintings, and more by Matisse and his contemporaries.