Winter Break

Stop by the Asia Gallery to make your own mythical animal puppet and create a story about its origin. Head to the Sphinx Gallery and challenge yourself to a friendly game of Mancala. Get up close with artifact reproductions at Cartifacts stations.

At noon, take a snack break with a free cookie for each member of the family. At 2:00 pm, listen to a Caribbean story, Drummer Boy of John John, and learn about the origin of the steel pan with an up-close look at a real steel drum.

Ignite your curiosity and create cherished memories together as you journey around the globe in a single day.

Daily Schedule

• 10:00 am–4:00 pm: Mythical Animal Puppets, Asia Gallery
  Make your own mythical animal puppet and create a story about its origin with your family.
• 10:00 am–4:00 pm: Mancala Stations, Sphinx Gallery
  Stop by this station and challenge yourself to a friendly game of mancala.
• 12:00 pm: Cookie Break, Special Exhibition 52
  Enjoy a free, freshly baked cookie. One per person please. While supplies last.
• 1:00 pm: Daily Dig, Various Galleries
  1 Artifact, 15 minutes, endless insights
• 2:00 pm: Storytime with Auntie JoJo, Widener Lecture Room
  Hear the story of the Drummer Boy of John John and learn about the origin of the steel pan. See and hear a small steel drum.