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Families
First Days
With a focus on fun
and learning, Families First Days offer a lively combination of
programs including music, theater, dance, "hands-on"
workshops, and special tours designed specifically with families
in mind. Offered monthly during the school year and on select
summer dates, these programs offer families an opportunity to
explore an exhibit theme or aspect of the museum's collection
that in an entertaining and educational way. Families First Days
are free through the generous support of: Yum! Brands, Norton
Foundation, Louisville Metro Government, Community Foundation
of Louisville, Kentucky Arts Council, Gilbert Foundation, Target
and Members of The Speed Art Museum.
For more information
on upcoming Family and Youth programs, contact the
museum at (502) 634-2700 or email at info@speedmuseum.org
Classes
and Camps
The Speed offers a
variety of classes and camps during Spring and Summer Breaks.
Classes and camps are age appropriate and provide opportunities
to create and have fun while learning.
For more information
on classes and camps, contact the
museum at (502) 634-2700 or email at info@speedmuseum.org
Toddler
Tuesdays, 3-5 year olds preschool art program
Scheduled
throughout the year.
$20/series, Free for museum members
Class limited to 12 children and one parent/caregiver per child.
Explore the museum’s collection from the viewpoint of a
preschooler. Each session will focus on a trip into the museum
galleries to see works of art and exploring ways of engaging with
what is seen through art, music and movement.
Parent or caregiver participation required.
Call the Education Office at 634-2734 to register or for further
questions regarding camps, workshops and classes.
 2008–2009
MadCap Puppet Theatre
The Firebird
Saturday,
November 29, 11 AM & 1 PM
Sunday, November 30, 1 & 3 PM
Aesop’s
Classic FablesSaturday,
January 31, 11 AM & 1 PM
Sunday, February 1, 1 & 3 PM
Tales of the Silk Road
Saturday, February 28, 11 AM & 1 PM
Sunday, March 1, 1 & 3 PM
Visit
the MadCap Puppets website
Especially
for Families Tours
Docents provide
free, fun-filled tours designed especially for families with children.
These tours are a great introduction to the museum and its collection.
For more
information on times, please call the museum at (502) 634-2700
or e-mail iinfo@speedmuseum.org.
Families
First Gallery Guides
Take a self-guided
tour of the museum with your family. Designed for families with
children, Family First Gallery Guides are filled with information
about the museum’s collection. Guides for areas include
the Dutch, Native American, and African collections. They contain
facts, and activities that will make your tour fun for everyone.
The guides are available in the information racks around the museum
or may be picked up at the main desk at the entrance to the museum.
The gallery guides are free to visitors through the support of
Salomon Smith-Barney Investments.
Gallery
Packs
Borrow a Gallery
Pack and discover the museum's collection through puzzles, dramatic
and visual games, artist's materials, and take-home art activities.
Gallery Packs are available at the front desk of the Art Learning
Center.
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