PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Art of Math
Sunday, March 5, 10am – 5pm
See creative displays by Philadelphia students participating in the Art of Math Challenge.
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes!
This month, we’re exploring the connections between math and art that we encounter every day. Find examples of geometry and perception in our galleries, and see 3-D creations of Barnes paintings by students in Philadelphia and beyond. Plus, enjoy the Barnes collection and access to our newest special exhibition, Sue Williamson & Lebohang Kganye: Tell Me What You Remember, which opens today.
Limited capacity. Registration opens Thursday, March 2, at 10am.
Before your visit, see our current safety guidelines.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for art activities and play. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Stories and fun for ages 2 and up. This month’s theme is all about counting and numbers!
1 – 1:45pm; 2:30 – 3:15pm
Art of Math Challenge Competition
For the past three months, K–12 students around Philadelphia have been designing and building 3-D scale models of paintings from our collection. Stop by and see all these creations on display, and vote for your favorites!
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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