May Family Saturdays

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

Timeline of Activities 

10am-5pm – MakerSPACE (for kids of all ages)
Mezzanine Level, South Wing

A fun interactive area where kids play, tinker, and create.

11-11:30am – Zula Patrol 2: Down to Earth Planetarium Show (for kids ages 5 and up) Duration: 25 minutes

12-12:45pm – Creative Play: How Sweet It Is (for kids ages 3-5)
Court and Galleries, Main Building

Hone your culinary skills by decorating your own sugar cookies! Program begins promptly at Noon.

1-4pm – Family Drop-In: Mini Keepsake (for kids ages 5-10)
Court, Main Building

April 30 & May 28: Make a mini keepsake box highlighting a swirly technique called quilling!  May 7: Design beautiful paper flowers, for blooms that last forever!

2:00-2:30pm – Zula Patrol 2: Down to Earth Planetarium Show (for kids ages 5 and up) Duration: 25 minutes

3:00-3:30pm – SkyQuest Planetarium Show (for kids ages 5 and up) Duration: 25 minutes

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Only on May 7: Puppetonia, 11am and 1pm

Only on May 21 Hip Hop Community Day, 12-5pm

Please note there won’t be any family activities on May 14. The Museum will be closed to host our annual fundraiser Art Ball.

Familiarize yourself with our visiting guidelines before you arrive at the Museum.