Family Programs
Creativity at the CAT with our Teen Council
Saturday, April 12 12:30pm-2:30pm
On Saturday, April 12, families are invited to drop by the CAT Museum any time between 12:30 – 2:30 to participate in a variety of activities facilitated by the museum’s Teen Council. Activities will include story readings every 15 minutes, facilitated sketching, scavenger hunts, creative writing, and more.
Bring the whole family to the CAT Museum any Saturday from 10:00-4:30. Enjoy a range of self-directed gallery activities (including conversation cards, scavenger hunts, and sketching paper) that are appropriate for all ages.
Be sure to check out our selection of fun pop-up books in the library, too.
Story Time at the CAT
Designed for elementary-age kids, this FREE program includes an educator-guided tour of the exhibition, a story time led by a local children’s librarian, and a take-home art project. Pre-registration required.
- Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am – Behind the Scenes of a Museum
- Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am – Spaces and Places
Tickets will be available approximately one month prior to program date.
You can see the projects from our previous Story Time events here.
Preschool Pals
Designed for ages 3-4, this FREE program introduces our littlest museum visitors to the exhibition and includes a story & an art project. Program lasts approximately 30-40 min. Pre-registration required.
- Wednesday, May 21 9:30am or 1:30 pm – Moods and Feelings
- Wednesday, June 18 9:30am or 1:30 pm – People and Portraits
- Wednesday, July 16 9:30am or 1:30 pm – Celebrating the Seasons
Tickets will be available approximately one month prior to program date.
Family Festival
Save the Date: Our annual Family Festival will take place on Saturday, August 16. More details to follow soon!
School Programs
Field Trips
The CAT Museum is happy to host free student field trips throughout the week. We work with teachers and schools to accommodate your specific needs and learning goals. Bus funding is available to cover the cost of your transportation to the museum. At least 6 weeks’ advance notice is requested and space is limited. Learn more about field trip parameters and what we can offer by clicking here.
In-Classroom Programs
If a field trip is not feasible, we can bring the museum to you! Free in-classroom programs include exhibition-related lessons that engage students with the major themes and artworks on view at the CAT Museum. We also offer an interactive Museum Careers presentation introducing students to the diversity of jobs available in museums.
Programs are customizable. At least 6 weeks’ advance notice is required; availability is limited. Depending on your school’s distance from the museum, programs may be administered virtually.
To learn more or to book a school program, contact Laura Steefel-Moore.
Email: laura@catmuseumllc.com
Phone: 612.359.8991 x133
Access Programs
Tours for Visitors with Memory Loss
Join us for Connections at CAT! Participants will enjoy a relaxed, conversational tour of the museum’s exhibition in a safe and engaging environment. Programs take place on select Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:30. Pre-registration required.
Upcoming dates include:
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Register using the tickets button below or contact Laura Steefel-Moore.
Email: laura@catmuseumllc.com
Phone: 612.359.8991 x133
Tours for Visitors who are Blind or Low Vision
Tours incorporating visual descriptions and tactile components may be scheduled for Tuesdays or Wednesdays. To schedule a tour, please call (612) 359-8991 or email info@cafesjianarttrust.org.
ASL-Interpreted Tours for Visitors who are Deaf
We are happy to provide an ASL interpreter for any tour with two weeks’ advance notice. To schedule a tour, please call (612) 359-8991 or email info@cafesjianarttrust.org.
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