ART ZONE

Delight in the hands-on space of the Art Zone with toys that will inspire creativity, spark curiosity, and support learning.

Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Thanksgiving Drop-In Workshops | Kokeshi Doll-Making
Monday – Wednesday, November 23 – 25, 2026, 10 a.m-1:00 p.m.
Laura and Bill Buck Atrium

Included with admission. All materials provided. Open to all ages; children should be accompanied by an adult.

During Thanksgiving break, enjoy a day at the Museum by exploring the exhibition Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Hasui: Landscapes in Print, completing a family guide, and dropping in to participate in this hands-on workshop to create your own kokeshi-inspired wooden dolls.
Traditional kokeshi are handcrafted Japanese figures known for their simple forms and expressive painted designs. Using pre-made wooden forms as a starting point, participants will decorate their dolls with paint or markers and embellish them with fabric and felt to create unique, personalized characters.

Winter Drop-In Workshops | Layered Landscapes
Monday – Wednesday, December 21 – 23, 2026, 10 a.m-1:00 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday, December 28 – 30, 2026, 10 a.m-1:00 p.m.
Laura and Bill Buck Atrium

Included with admission. All materials provided. Open to all ages; children should be accompanied by an adult.

During the holiday break, enjoy a day at the museum by exploring landscape masterpieces on view, from iconic Japanese woodblock prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige to Wolf Kahn’s vibrant Across the Lagoon II, Martha’s Vineyard, and participate in this hands-on workshop to create your own expressive landscape artwork.
Using a combination of stamps, textured blocks, and liquid color, participants will experiment with layered printmaking and painting techniques to create their own atmospheric landscape to take home.