Bring the Cool Family Festival
February 24, 12:00 pm â4:00 pm
Suggested Ages: All
Join Cool Culture and the Brooklyn Museum for an afternoon of free art activities for the whole family. An afternoon of joy and creativity showcases the power of art to build community, assist in personal healing, honor ancestral practices, and highlight the diverse cultures that make up New York City. All activities encourage caregivers, families, and children to see themselves as the artists, storytellers, creators, and curators that they are.
Inspired by the Museumâs collections and exhibitions, get ready for:
Creating unique clay figures to contribute to Artland
Colombian cumbia dancing with Manuela Agudelo
Interactive dancing and music with BK Music Learning
Goddess clay-making with Seema Shakti
African mask-making with Juliet James
Tissue-paper flower bouquets with Brooklyn Museum staff
Book giveaways by Reading for Black Lives
Museum-wide bingo for a prize
Health and well-being resources and free snacks
Free; registration is encouraged.
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