Family, Art Making

Summer Celebration

Three little girls hug in front of a a large mosaic by Nick Cave in the entrance court.
Museum
August 1, 2026 1:30–5 p.m.

Celebrate summer at the Museum!

Gather your family and friends for a summer afternoon filled with fun activities and memorable performances! From 1:30 to 5 p.m., you’ll find games, a film screening, live music, art making, and more in and around the Museum. Light refreshments will also be provided.

There’s so much to experience!

  • Explore our collections with gallery activities 
  • Hear live piano performances in the John Cecil & Celia Felsher Viewing Room
  • Enjoy a captivating story time session
  • See a live set by the jazz band Jazz4Soul 
  • Join in for “Story Time with Jeff,” filled with music, movement, and imagination 
  • Flex your knowledge chops at all-ages trivia 
  • De-stress with tai chi in the Malkin Amphitheater 
  • Enjoy some friendly competition with outdoor games led by the Princeton YMCA
  • Watch a screening of Kung Fu Panda (2008)
  • Make art in the Creativity Labs 
  • Drop in to the Conservation Studios from 2 to 4 p.m.

This event is cosponsored by the Princeton YMCA.