Celebrate spring!

Living sculpture, performed by A Silent Soapbox

12–3 pm

Meet a moving statue and watch as art comes to life.

Holy Cross Spring Concert

1 pm; Renaissance Court

Students and faculty from Holy Cross perform their annual spring concert, a wide-ranging program of musical pieces developed in a performance seminar taught by Professor Shirish Korde.

Secrets of swordplay

2 pm; Education wing conference room

Get a close-up look at the art of swordplay in action. Hold a broadsword or rapier and get a feel for what these elegant weapons were really like.

The Lion Dance, performed by the Eternals Lion Dance Team

3 pm; Renaissance Court

Colors swirl and drums pound in an exuberant finale to the day, with spectacularly costumed dancers and an energetic band of musicians.

Museum architecture tour

12 pm, 2 pm; Meet in Lancaster Lobby

Explore the architectural history of the Museum and its fascinating evolution over 125 years.

Art of spring tour

1 pm

Experience the colors of spring and celebrate the season through highlights from the Museum’s collection.

Story time

12 pm, 2 pm; Education wing family nook

Become inspired at story time with Katie and the Impressionists by James Mayhew at 12 pm, followed by a special, family-friendly tour of Frontiers of Impressionism. Then enjoy a reading of Anna at the Art Museum by Hazel Hutchins, Gail Herbert, and Lil Crump at 2 pm.

Face painting

11 am–3 pm; Lancaster Lobby

Choose a fun look for the day and make yourself a work of art with face painting in Lancaster Lobby.

Art making in the studios

11 am–3 pm; Studios 101 and 102

Bring spring to life as you create dancing birds, chomping caterpillars, and beautiful butterflies!

Become inspired along the way at World of Provocation: Making Learning Visible, an exhibition by Worcester's Head Start students in the Museum's education wing.