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family programs

The Chrysler has a variety of regular offerings and many special events that are sure to please the entire family.

Sunday Surprises
Tickle My Ears: Story and Art at the Chrysler
Chrysler Creates
Historic Houses
Summer Friday Films for Children
Camp Chrysler

SUNDAY SURPRISES

Sunday Surprises generally take place one Sunday each month and offer fun and educational activities for the entire family.  All programs are included with Museum admission or free to Museum Members. For more information, please call (757) 333-6239.

Please consult the calendar for this month's offerings.

TICKLE MY EARS: STORIES AND ART AT THE CHRYSLER

Geared for pre-kindergarten children, this program takes place on the first Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. Stories, songs, and surprises help young children appreciate art. This program is supported by Target.

Please consult the calendar for this month's offerings.

Summer Friday Films for Children

Summer Friday Films for Children is a program to encourage art appreciation and enhance understanding of the Museum’s Permanent Collection, special exhibitions, and museums in general. Films include contemporary animation, live action, or classics. Each feature is followed by an activity.

CAMP CHRYSLER

Campers will explore new ideas, prints, and impressions through the special exhibition, Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light, and the Museum’s collection.   

Each morning campers will have the opportunity to explore the Museum and create inspired artworks. Afternoons are spent with Misty Vredenberg, a children’s theater specialist, to develop an original play. At week’s end, family and friends are invited to an art exhibition and premiere of a theatrical production - created by their campers!     

Dates: July 14–18; Ages 6 to 8
July 21–25; Ages 9 to 12
Time: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday,  9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Registration Dates: Monday, March 30 through Friday, May 30

Cost:
$175 for Museum Members
$250 for non-members (this cost includes a one-year Household Membership)

Please return the registration form and fee to enroll. The fee should be payable to the Chrysler Museum of Art. Checks and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) are welcome. For additional information, please contact Channon Dillard at (757) 333-6239 or cdillard@chrysler.org. 

Registration Form (download PDF)