10 am – 4 pm
Location
Museum-wideCelebrate Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission!
Parking
- Free parking is available in the Museum’s parking lots on Salisbury Street and Lancaster Street.
- Free street parking is available on Lancaster Street and Tuckerman Street.
- Metered spots are available one block away in the Highland Street Municipal Parking Lot on the corner of Lancaster Street and Highland Street.
Events
11:15 am–1 pm
Indian Classical and Folk Dance and Music, with the India Society of Worcester
Renaissance Court (Ground Level)
11:30 am and 2 pm
Live Combat Demonstration: Indo-Persian Arms and Armor, with Bayt al-Asad
Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3)
3 pm
Student presentation: The Impact of Colonization on Indian Folk Art, with Jeena Ann
Hoche-Scofield Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 2)
Ongoing activities
11 am–3 pm
Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Interactive Display, with Bayt al-Asad
Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3)
Henna, with Meghna and Wahi Creations
Studio 3412, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3)
Play Chess and Learn About India, with the India Society of Worcester
Salisbury Hall (Level 2)
Artmaking
Diwali Scavenger Hunt
Pick up at welcome desks and return for a collectible pin
Art Display by Local Artists, with the India Society of Worcester
Higgins Education Wing Exhibition Space (Level 2)
Food and shopping
11:30 am–4 pm
Food by Peppers Indian Cuisine
Lancaster Room (Level 2)
11:30 am–4 pm
Artisanal Ice Cream by Tickett Ice Cream
Lancaster Lobby (Level 2)
10 am–4 pm
Museum shop
Salisbury Lobby (Ground Level)
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.
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