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Free Day: Diwali Celebration

Dancers performing during a Diwali event at WAM

Sunday, November 2, 2025
10 am 4 pm
Free admission all day

Location

Museum-wide

Celebrate Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum on the 10th anniversary of the event. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission!

Events

Welcome and Diwali Lamp Lighting

Renaissance Court

11:15 am–12:45 pm

Indian Classical and Folk Dance and Music, with the India Society of Worcester 

Renaissance Court 

11 am–2 pm

Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Display, with Bayt al-Asad 

Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook

1 pm

Tour: Highlights of the Collection

Meet in Lancaster Lobby

2 pm

Tour: Indian Art

Meet in Lancaster Lobby

2:30 pm

Story Time!

Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook

A colorful line of dancers performing during a Diwali celebration at WAM
A Bayt al-Asad reenactor, wearing a helmet and holding a decorative shield

Ongoing activities

11 am–3 pm

Play Chess and Learn About India, with the India Society of Worcester

Salisbury Hall

Art Display by Local Artists, with the India Society of Worcester

Higgins Education Wing, Exhibition Area (Level 2)

Artmaking: Design a Chess Piece and Mandala Coloring Pages

Higgins Education Wing, Studio 100

Artmaking: Create a Toran, a Diwali Door Hanger

Higgins Education Wing, Studio 101

Henna Art, with Meghna and Wahi

Higgins Education Wing, Studio 102

A group making paper flowers in a studio
Close-up of a henna artist at work

Food and shopping

11:30 am–3 pm

  • Food by Peppers Indian Cuisine, Northborough
    Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3)
  • Artisanal Ice Cream by Tickett Ice Cream
    Higgins Education Wing (Level 3)
  • Diwali Sweets and Savories by Chaitrali’s Kitchen
    Lancaster Lobby

10 am–4 pm

  • Museum shop
    Salisbury Lobby
    10% discount for Members!

Programming subject to change.


The Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with the India Society of Worcester.

Free admission for the Diwali Celebration is supported by Sandy Hubbard and Thomas J. Logan, and Saint-Gobain.

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