Family Day: Foodie Fun

Dig in to fabulous food at Mia. Feast your eyes on an exhibition about famous chef Ferran Adrià, rock out to songs about food from Koo Koo Kanga Roo, and make some culinary creations of your own. Yum!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Art-making Sandwich Art
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Construct a silly, stackable sandwich that looks good enough to eat.

Art-making Cardboard Restaurant
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Play with your food in a make-believe restaurant made of cardboard.

Art-making Dessert Painting
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Design a delectable dessert inspired by the work of artist Wayne Thiebaud.

Music Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Noon, 1:30 & 3 p.m.
Rock out to songs about food from Koo Koo Kanga Roo!

Drop-in Workshop Designing with Vegetables
Noon–3 p.m.
Meet researchers from the University of Minnesota in Design and Food Science, and use vegetables to design a plated edible creation!

Gallery Hunt Dinner Party
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Let’s pretend we’re having a dinner party. First, we’ll set the table, then we’ll gather delicious food for our feast.

Special Exhibition Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity
Step inside the mind of an ingenious chef, and see the drawings, plans, and plates that became incredible dishes at the world famous restaurant, elBulli.

Preschool Tour Garden
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Go on a garden adventure and find fruits, veggies, and more, with a tour designed especially for little ones.

Tour Come to Your Senses
2 & 3:30 p.m.
It’s a feast for your senses! Experience art at Mia through sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.

Special Exhibition Delacroix’s Influence: The Rise of Modern Art from Cezanne to van Gogh
A ticket is required for entrance into this exhibition. Free for members on Family Day. Sign up for a free membership in the Third Avenue lobby. Tours at 11:30 and 2 p.m.