Closed for Memorial Day
May 24-26
The Museum will be closed for Memorial Day Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26.
Children’s Group Summer Programs Available
May 27 - July 25
Summer programs for childcare groups include seeing objects from the Museum’s collections and making a simple craft project. Options for teens are also available. Programs must be scheduled in advance. The fee is $5 per student or $100 flat for groups of 20 or fewer. Please read this flyer for additional details.
Museum Science for Kids
June 14, 1-2pm
Have you ever thought of X-raying a mummy? Wanted a way to touch what was behind the glass? Explore how technology and new techniques are used to help us better understand artifacts and the cultures that produced them! Families are invited to come to the museum for a special presentation and get an up-close look at some of our artifacts that offer more than meets the eye. Admission is free.
Booth at Juneteenth Celebration
June 21, 1-5pm
Visit our booth at the Juneteenth Celebration in Innovation Quarter to play African instruments and take home a craft project. The Museum’s booth will be inside Innovation Quarter. Visit Triad Cultural Arts for event information.
Mosaic Workshop
June 22, 2-4pm
Join the Lam Museum staff to learn about the history of mosaics from ancient to modern times. The discussion will include purposes, types, materials, and techniques used to create mosaics. Drawing on mosaic traditions from around the world, each participant will design and complete their own mosaic. This workshop is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Museum of World Cultures: Highlights from the UNC-Wilmington Collection which features objects from ancient Greece and Rome. This workshop is designed for anyone age 8 and up. The fee is $25 per participant ($20 for Lam Museum members). Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register today!
Closed for Independence Day
July 4-6
The Museum will be closed Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6 for Independence Day weekend.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
July 27, 2-4pm
Join artist Mona Wu at the Lam Museum to explore the history of the Chinese language and the art of calligraphy. After a short discussion, participants will practice brush strokes used to create Chinese characters. Participants will have the opportunity to paint a scroll that includes images and Chinese calligraphy. This workshop is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Fragments of Changsha: Medieval China in Miniature which features Tang Dynasty ewers with inscribed Chinese characters. This workshop is designed for adults age 18 and up. The fee is $25 per participant ($20 for Lam Museum members). Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register today!
Booth at Indigenous People & Moravians: A Celebration of Cultures
August 9, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Visit the our interactive display at Historic Bethabara Park to see Native American artifacts from the Yadkin River Valley, crack nuts with a nutting stone, and play Native American games. Visit Historic Bethabara Park for event information.
Curriculum-Based School Programs Available
August 13 - December 5
The Lam Museum offers a variety of hands-on curriculum-based programs for grades K through 12. Programs use artifacts from the Museum’s collections to teach students about peoples and cultures of the world. All programs are designed to support the Competency Goals and Objectives of the NC Standard Course of Study. Programs must be scheduled in advance. Visit the Programs page for more information.
Curriculum-Based School Programs Available
January 5 - May 29
The Lam Museum offers a variety of hands-on curriculum-based programs for grades K through 12. Programs use artifacts from the Museum’s collections to teach students about peoples and cultures of the world. All programs are designed to support the Competency Goals and Objectives of the NC Standard Course of Study. Programs must be scheduled in advance. Visit the Programs page for more information.