Families

 

Homeschool Field Trip Day

History, art, science and culture come to life on a field trip to the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. Local homeschool families are invited to experience an unforgettable day of exploration and learning at a discounted field trip price!

The first Tuesday of every month during the school year.

Museum & Family Art Studio Access
10:00 – 4:00  
FREE for Museum members; $3 per student and $5 per adult for non-members
Coca-Cola Café available until 1:30 for packed lunches (food, drinks and utensils not included) 

Museum-Led Activities
10:30
Wilma Rudolph story time & exhibit
Heritage Hall scavenger hunt 

11:00
Heritage Hall scavenger hunt
Middle to Upper-Grade Book Club; cover a book per semester 

11:30 – 12:15
Homeschool Art Class; registration required, $15 for each semester (Oct-Dec, Feb-Apr)

12:30 
Guided Tour of a current exhibit for older students (Middle & High School) 

1:00 
Guided Tour of a current exhibit for younger students (Elementary) 

For additional information, please contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org.

If you’d like to schedule a custom field trip experience for your homeschool group, fill out a tour request form here.

 

Family Art Saturday

Photo of two girls making green slime in the Family Art Studio

The last Saturday of each month is Family Art Saturday! New theme-specific art supplies and project ideas are added to the Family Art Studio each month. Join our email list, follow us @customshousemuseum or check our Events Calendar to find out what you can create together!

 

Storytime & Craft

Join us on the first and third Thursday of each month in the Family Art Studio to read some of our favorite children’s books and create fun crafts! Check out our Events Calendar to see what we’ll read and make next! All ages are welcome, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission. Save on admission by checking out a family pass at the library. Click here to discover other ways to save!