Color Studio: A Family Event

Saturday, July 16th

Let’s follow the theme of color through the vast collections of the Smithsonian Libraries, and make a few unexpected connections and discoveries through science, history, and art.  

The day will include several creative, color-themed stations for your family to enjoy together. Families will also receive a guide to the Smithsonian Libraries' exhibit, Color in a New Light, located in the Natural History Museum.

Morning activities are structured for children aged 15 - 36 months, but children of all ages are welcome. The afternoon session is for Pre-K and elementary aged students.

RSVP here for the morning session from 10-12pm (the studio will close promptly at 12pm to set-up for the afternoon).  RSVP here for afternoon, which has two session, first at 1pm, second at 2:30pm. Sign up for the age and time slot that applies to your family best!

Stations for Younger Group Stations for Older Group

  • Camouflage Butterflies

  • Color Mural

  • Color Mixing 

  • Color Play

  • Sensory Play

  • Book Corner

  • Camouflage Butterflies

  • Color Mural

  • How Color Changes

  • Create your Own Color

  • Build a Color Fan

  • Book Corner

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