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Play Day

January 11, 2026

11AM – 2PM
Free

Join us at Play Day for another fun-filled family day! Get inspired inspired by Fox Maxy’s installation Blood Materials and create your own clay sculpture with us. 

Art Activity: Make animals, small abstract shapes clay, or a pinch pot with educators at MCASD .

Additional Programming:

  • At 11AM, join a kid friendly tour of works in the MCASD’s permanent collection.
  • From 11AM-2PM, enjoy music, a book nook, and free play on McGrath Terrace
  • At 12:30PM, listen to stories, songs, and rhymes with Ms. Katia, Librarian on the Go 

*Museum admission is free from 11AM – 5PM for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11AM – 2PM. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission.

About Play Day

Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display.