FAMILY DAY @AMP: Celebrate The "Art of Work"

Who Works with Pollinators? A Biologist!
Saturday, April 12 I  Doors: 10am  I  Programs begin: 10:30am

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, birds, and even bats are essential for thriving ecosystems, but they need more than flowers to survive. Native shrubs and trees support these creatures by providing critical nectar, pollen, and shelter. Learn how often-overlooked, native woody plants create a more robust pollinator garden and foster deep connections between plants and their pollinators.

The day also includes an all-ages art project, a story time for little ones with a simpler craft, and time to explore the indoor mural exhibit that celebrates diverse workers.

AMP’s Family Days feature creative experiences for tweens and teens alongside activities for younger children. Everyone gets to participate in hands-on, enriching experiences.

Family Days also coincide with AMP’s popular Teen Art Studio (ages 13 to 18). In this creative makerspace, teens explore artistic mediums together, led by a teaching artist. (Teen Art Studio materials fee: $5—or free with an AMP Annual Student Pass: $25)

Kids (under 18) get in free on Family Days. All Family Day activities are included (Teen Art Studio activity has a $5 materials fee.) AMP also participates in Museums for All, offering reduced adult admission for SNAP EBT card holders.

AMP's Family Days are supported by the generosity of The Comis Foundation and Torrington Bank.

Info: The indoor mural exhibit that celebrates the "art of work" is open from 10am to 5pm. Explore the three-level exhibit together and take the Mural Stories audio tour to learn about the real-life workers portrayed in the mural. Guided tours are also available.

Info: All teens (ages 13–18) are welcome in this collaborative makerspace to explore art-making with the guidance of a teaching artist. ($5 materials fee or free with AMP's annual student pass.)

Info: Explore the mural and Watches exhibits with self-paced scavenger hunts or take a kid-friendly thematic tour.

Info: Take a kid-friendly, guided group tour of the mural exhibit.

Info: Family members create their own art inspired by the day’s learning program, with materials and guidance provided by AMP staff.

Info: Younger visitors enjoy a story hour paired with a simple, hands-on craft relating to the day's featured presentation.

Info: Did you know Connecticut once had mountains taller than the Himalayas and was just off the coast of Africa? Dive into our state’s geological past and unravel the fascinating stories told by the rocks around us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, United States