Free First Saturday

Come ready for fun artful learning (be sure to dress for mess!).

Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studio
Cost: Free admission all day

  • January 6: Nature Watercolors
    • Take inspiration from the exhibition featuring artwork by Elizabeth Enders. Then, use watercolors to make a bright watercolor painting of nature.
  • February 3: Enchanted Lands
    • See the wondrous worlds made by artist Norma Morgan. Make your own landscape with a special “mad lib” twist.
  • March 2: Cityscape
    • Learn about American Precisionism through the artwork of Beatrice Cuming. Take inspiration from her scenes to create your own mixed material cityscape.
  • April 6: Tiffany Dragonflies
    • Make a Dragonfly work of art inspired by our Tiffany Lamp. Enjoy the museum’s permanent collections while you’re visiting!
  • May 4: Primary Painting
    •  Enjoy the abstract design of Connecticut artist Power Boothe before creating your own painting using primary colors.
  • June 1: Making your Mark
    • Experiment with mark making by creating a painting without a paintbrush. Use different tools to see how each one works differently.

Free First Saturdays are made possible by Chelsea Groton Bank.

Science Saturday

This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science.

Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studio
Cost: Free with Museum admission

  • December 16: The Science of Snowflakes
    • Explore the beauty and science behind snowflakes as the winter solstice approaches, create a fun snowflake themed suncatcher.
  • January 20: Wild Prints
    • Come and learn the technique behind the art of printmaking inspired by artist Norma Morgan. See her prints of natural environments, then create your own print.

  • February 17: Cubic Bubbles

    • Beat the winter blues with BUBBLES! Put your design skills to the test as you learn about tensile structures while creating your very own 3D bubble wand.

  • March 16: In the Wind
    • Enjoy a blustery March by learning about wind! Learn about why wind can help fly a kite, or make wind chimes sing. Then make a wind spinner to take home.

  • April 20: Super Subs
    • Be inspired by Beatrice Cuming’s 1944 painting of Chubb, a submarine being built at area company Electric Boat. Learn about the functions of submarines and design your own super, or silly, sub.

  • May 18: Creative Clouds
    • Come learn about different types and the science behind clouds. Explore the different images of clouds depicted in Lyman Allyn’s collections. Create a cloud to take home with you by spiraling paper.

  • June 15: Geometric Sun Catchers
    • Gain inspiration from the geometric designs by painter and printmaker Power Booth. Make your own sun catcher to celebrate shapes, colors, and light.  

Science Saturdays are made possible by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Laboratories.

December 2023

Science Saturday

This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. December 16: The Science of Snowflakes Explore the beauty and science behind snowflakes as the winter solstice approaches, create a fun snowflake themed suncatcher. -Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Labs- ...
16 Dec
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 2024

Free First Saturday

Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and create an artwork that represents Nature Watercolors. Take inspiration from the exhibition featuring artwork by Elizabeth Enders. Then, use watercolors to make a bright watercolor painting of nature. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! […] ...
06 Jan
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science Saturday

This fun drop-in program encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. January 20: Wild Prints Come and learn the technique behind the art of printmaking inspired by artist Norma Morgan. See her prints of natural environments, then create your own print. -Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Labs- ...
20 Jan
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
February 2024

Free First Saturday

Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and create an artwork that represents Enchanted Lands. See the wondrous worlds made by artist Norma Morgan. Make your own landscape with a special “mad lib” twist. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! Walk-ins […] ...
03 Feb
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science Saturday

This fun drop-in program encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. February 17: Cubic Bubbles Beat the winter blues with BUBBLES! Put your design skills to the test as you learn about tensile structures while creating your very own 3D bubble wand. -Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Labs- ...
17 Feb
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
March 2024

Free First Saturday

Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and create an artwork that represents Cityscapes. Learn about American Precisionism through the artwork of Beatrice Cuming. Take inspiration from her scenes to create your own mixed material cityscape. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole […] ...
02 Mar
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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