Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family at The Newark Museum of Art.

Timeline of Activities 

10am-5pm | MakerSPACE

Appropriate for kids of all ages.
A fun interactive area where kids play, tinker, and create (self-facilitated).

11:30am & 1:30pm | Christmahanukwanzamadan

Get ready for the ultimate holiday extravaganza with Mobile Ed Productions! This spectacular show takes you on a thrilling journey through Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan, immersing you in vibrant cultures from around the world.

12pm & 2pm | Planetarium Show: Lucia, The Secret of Shooting Stars

Appropriate for ages 5-12. 
Travel to the Moon, the asteroid belt, and a comet nucleus with Vladimir, James, and Lucia as they search for answers to the mystery of the “stones of light”.

12-12:45pm | Creative Play: Measure Up!

Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Young learners and caregivers explore distance, mass, and volume using simple measuring tools.

1pm & 3pm | Planetarium Show: Seven Wonders

Appropriate for ages 12+.
Explore seven of the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago and embark on a voyage beyond Earth to explore wonders of our Universe.

1-4pm | Science Drop-In: Make Fake Snow

Appropriate for ages 5-12 and families.
Explore different materials and recipes to find out what makes the best fake snow.

1-4pm | Family Drop-In: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

Appropriate for ages 5-12 and families.
Experience the excitement of the Museum and share its boundless sources of inspiration by making your very open surprise box!

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Don’t leave the Museum without seeing our new family-friendly exhibition Animal Kingdom!