Family Programs
Tickets will become available three weeks before each program date.
Story Time at the CAT
Designed for ages 4-10, this 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.
- Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – What is the American Studio Glass Movement?
- Saturday, July 27, 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – Settings and Storytelling
- Saturday, August 24, 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – Upcycling and the Unexpected
Check out the projects from our previous Story Time events here.
Preschool Pals
Join the CAT Museum for an early-learning art adventure just for preschoolers! During this free 45-minute program, participants will explore the museum’s current exhibition, read a story, and make an art project. Designed for ages 3-5.
- Wednesday, June 19, 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM – Mixing Materials
- Wednesday, July 17, 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM – Lovely Lines
- Wednesday, August 14, 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM – Fantastic Flowers
- Wednesday, September 11, 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM – Opposites!
Family Festival
Saturday, September 21, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Save the date for fall family fun! More details coming 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 logistical needs and learning goals. Bus funding is available to cover the cost of your transportation to the museum. At least 4 weeks’ advance notice is requested.
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
Teen Programs
CAT Teen Council
Plans are underway for the CAT Museum’s inaugural Teen Council! Teens will have exciting hands-on opportunities to work alongside museum staff in planning programs and exhibitions. The CAT Teen Council will begin in fall 2024 and run throughout the school year.
Check back for additional updates; application materials will become available in late May.
Access Programs
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.
Visit our Access page for additional accessibility services available to visitors.
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