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Family Day | Children and Play in the Ancient World

Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Map
Join us 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. For more information, visit lsa.umich.edu/kelsey or email kelsey.ed@umich.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Building: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Event Type: Other
Tags: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Middle East, Ancient Rome, Archaeology, Children, Family, Free, History, Museum
Source: Happening @ Michigan from Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Family Programs, Archaeology at Michigan