Customs House Museum

Friday Mornings in October: Fall into Fun
Ages 2 – 5 October 5, 12, 19, & 26 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Explorers’ Landing Get “hands-on” as you explore a Leaf Sensory Bin and discover the different shapes, textures, and colors of autumn. More »
Hands-On Activities: Halloween Science
Grades K and above Saturday, October 6 & 20 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. In the Family Art Studio Become a “Jr. Scientist” in this drop-in program. Be prepared to get messy! Explore and play with a bowl of green slime: is it a liquid or a solid? More »
Art 4 Us: Demonstration with Jim Diehr
Saturday, October 13 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join artist Jim Diehr as he demonstrates his sculpture technique. An Army veteran, Diehr studied at New York Art Student League, Pratt Institute, with college degrees of B.F.A. in Studio Art, Masters of Sculptures and Ceramics, Ed.S. Industrial Arts, and PhD. More »
MONSTERS: Show me how to draw one!
Family Art Studio Sunday, October 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The truth is, nobody, not even the most famous artist, can tell you how to draw a monster. Whether cute and cuddly ones like the loveable Cookie Monster or the creepy ones like the Creature from the Black Lagoon, they exist only in our imagination. More »
Art 4 Us: Fall Break
The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center recently received a generous Arts Engagement in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This funding allows us to offer a series of free art-making experiences called ART 4 US that will begin with these classes. More »
Stories in Stone: Greenwood Cemetery Historic Walking Tour
Saturday October 13 10:00 a.m. Join us for an outdoor walking tour through Greenwood Cemetery, followed by a special opportunity to view artifacts from the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s Collection. More »
Second Saturday Free Admission Day
Saturday, October 13 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day.

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