Special Programs for Children in March

Chadds Ford, PA February 16, 2017 -- March into the Brandywine River Museum of Art for fun programs for children this month.

Children’s Read-Aloud Tours family program
Thursdays, March 2 through April 6, 10:30 a.m.
$5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program during special Read-Aloud Tours on Thursday mornings this spring. Designed for children ages three to six accompanied by an adult, the program features a new theme each week, so children can participate in one or all six. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610.388.8382 or [email protected].  

PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families - Rhythm and Hues  
Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., FREE admission

Discover and create rhythms, patterns, and colors in multiple art forms, including visual art and diaspora West African drum and dance traditions from the Mali Empire. Find inspiration in the works of artists featured in Brandywine’s special exhibition, From Homer to Hopper: Experiment and Ingenuity in American Art. Uncover significant life force patterns and rhythms within Mende dance, drum, song, and storytelling traditions on an interactive Passport Journey with Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company. Presented through PNC Arts Alive.*

NEW! PECO Sensory-Friendly Saturdays                       
Saturday, March 18, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., FREE admission

Families are invited for early access to the galleries and a variety of creative activities during this accessible program designed specifically for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders. Created in conjunction with occupational therapists and local families, this inclusive program strives to provide a welcoming experience. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Laura Westmoreland at 610.388.8120 or [email protected].  Sensory-Friendly Saturdays are sponsored by PECO.

The Brandywine River Museum of Art features an outstanding collection of American art housed in a 19th-century mill building with a dramatic steel and glass addition overlooking the banks of the Brandywine. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors ages 65 and over, $6 for students and children ages 6; free for children 5 and younger and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. For more information, call 610.388.2700 or visit brandywinemuseum.org.

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  *PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative of the PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The goal of PNC Arts Alive is to help area residents gain access to the arts and to help arts organizations expand and engage audiences. For more information visit www.pncartsalive.com.