Stroller Tours & Telfair Tots @ Owens Thomas House in Savannah, Sept. 17
Stroller Tours, Telfair Tots
Telfair Museums in Savannah has two fun & educational programs for young children – babies, toddlers & preschoolers – to visit the museum, learn and make art together.
Stroller Tours Stroller Tours 3rd Thursday of Every Month
9:30-10:15am
Telfair Museums program for the stroller set! Join Telfair Museums for a monthly gathering where parents & caregivers can enjoy a morning at the museum while also engaging infants with art. Babies thrive on dynamic environments, so each month we’ll explore a different set of artwork. There will be touchable toys for the little ones, adult conversation for you & like-minded art lovers. Finish your visit with a leisurely talk over complimentary coffee & tea in Telfair Museum’s café. Strollers, crying & older siblings are all welcome here.
EXPLORE THE OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE – SEPT. 17 2015
Explore the different rooms of the Owens-Thomas House.
Register here.
IMPRESSIONISM AT THE ACADEMY – OCT. 15 2015
Explore color and pattern and light.
Register here.
MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here.
Infants from 2-18 months and adults welcome. Included with museum admission; free to members. Ten spaces are available.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.
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Telfair Tots 3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30am
Start your day with art! Once a month preschoolers aged 2 ½ – 5 and their adult companions are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Come play and learn.
Activity fee is $5 per participating child; regular museum admission for caregivers. Adult members are always free.
EXPLORE THE OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE – SEPT. 17 2015
Explore the different rooms of the Owens-Thomas House & practice faux painting.
Register here.
IMPRESSIONISM AT THE ACADEMY – OCT. 15 2015
Explore the Impressionist artwork at the Telfair Academy and talk about the color of light.
Register here.
MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.
The two above programs are in addition to other kids’ programs currently offered by Telfair Museums in Savannah including WCWM (What Can We Make?) & FREE Family Days offered one Saturday a month. Details here.
FOR MORE MOMMY & ME ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE.
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ArtZeum
Located in the Jepson Center
A great place to visit after school, on a rainy day, on weekends, or just anytime, the Telfair’s hands-on learning gallery and interactive exhibits provide an excellent introduction to big ideas about art. Click here to learn more.
Activity Downloads
Download activity sheets here on the educational resources page before your museum visit and explore the museum with fun and educational search activities.
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FREE Family Days (Details here.)
Telfair Museums FREE family days will be on one Saturday of each month, 1-4 PM through 2015. These events highlight a different exhibition each month and feature art-making activities for visitors of all ages. More info here.
Free Family Day Saturday, Sept. 12 | 1-4pm | Owens-Thomas House
Come for an afternoon of history, craft demonstrations, and exploration at the Owens-Thomas House.
The main floor of the house will be open for interpretive tours in which families will meet characters from the history of the house, including Mary Maxwell and the Marquis de Lafayette, and learn about tea and entertaining customs of the period.
Visitors will see demonstrations of traditional methods of spinning and bread making and learn to play games such as marbles and croquet that were likely enjoyed by children in the household. Families will also see a demonstration of the faux-finishing techniques used in the house, participate in drawing activities, and learn to embroider!
Free and open to the public
Owens Thomas House
124 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/learn/family-programs Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
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