Courage and Creation - A Family Day for "Courage to Act"

Sun Oct 22, 2023
11:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: 5+
Price: Free
Location:
Museum of Jewish Heritage

With courage and creation activities for the whole family, the Museum of Jewish Heritage's Courage to Act Family Day opens the museum for a full day of fun inspired by the new exhibition, Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark, the museum’s first exhibition for visitors ages 9 and up.

Learn how neighbors worked together and united against Nazism to rescue Denmark’s Jewish population. The schedule includes:

  • A concert of Danish and Klezmer music with dancing and singalongs for all ages presented by Mozart for Munchkins from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with doors at 10:30 AM.
  • Lighthouse-making and boat-building for all ages with Abby Adams from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
  • Art and construction-focused activities led by Linda White and Jane Tuv inspired by The Garden of Stones by Andy Goldsworthy at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
  • Special reading of middle-grade book Harboring Hope by acclaimed author Susan Hood at 3:00 PM.
  • A reading corner with materials for children of all ages will be open all day.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.