The Kelsey Museum’s Family Day is a free, biannual event featuring engaging, hands-on activities related to the cultures of the ancient Middle East, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. Each Family Day is centered around a theme and offers family-friendly activities that are fun for all ages.
Winter 2026 Family Day: Learning and Play in the Ancient World
Join us on Saturday, March 14, for our biannual Family Day as we learn about children and play in the ancient world!
Explore what it was like to grow up in the ancient Mediterranean.
Create your own yarn bracelet.
Discover the kinds of toys children played with in the past—and make your own!
The Kelsey Museum and Family Day are free and open to the public. Engaging, hands-on activities take place in Newberry Hall. Docent guides, scavenger hunts, and storytime sessions are available in the museum galleries from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
