A sistrum is a hand-held percussion instrument that originated in ancient Egypt and was often played by priestesses in honor of Isis. They have been found in south-central Iraq, Georgia, Greece and are still used in western parts of Africa. Join museum educator Alice Vogler to learn more about sistrums and make your very own […]
An aerophone is an instrument that produces sound by vibrating air. Explore the panpipes, ocarinas, and whistles—all types of aerophones— in the Art of the Americas galleries and then join teaching artist Chris Willoughby in the studio to create our own aerophones out of recycled materials in the studio. This drop-in program is free and open to the […]
Explore toads, snakes, and salamanders in the Art of the Americas galleries, interpreted by ancient artists who paid close attention to the natural world around them. Educators from the Amphibian Foundation will bring amphibians for children to view and handle, and share information about the rich ecology of our own backyards, where these same creatures […]
