Peabody Essex Museum February Vacation Week Activities
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| Venue: | Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) |
| Dates: | Only on 2/20, 2/22, 2/23, 2/24 between 2/20/23 - 2/24/23 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $ |
| Category: | School Vacation |
Join us as we officially relaunch PEM’s Being Well initiative through a series of special programs for kids and families! Through drop-in art making activities, family-friendly tours and workshops for all ages, we’ll explore different ways to “be well.” Learn about featured exhibitions that navigate social, emotional, cultural and environmental forms of wellness.
Featuring guest artists Shelagh Keeley and Jenny Oliver of Modern Connections and art therapist Laura Menucci.
micah rose Workshop | Cultural and Social Wellness / Spirits and Being and Belonging
10:30–11:30 am | Garden Atrium
micah rose will lead a session partly inspired by our newest exhibition. Check back soon for more details!
Drop-In Art Making with Artist Shelagh Keeley
11:30 am–1 pm | Drawn to Place Gallery
Meet the artist in front of her mural-sized wall drawing for a hands-on activity that explores her creative process.
Jenny Oliver/Modern Connections Movement Workshop| Cultural and Social Wellness / Spirits and Being and Belonging
12–1 pm | Garden Atrium
What does it mean to belong? Explore the feeling of belonging during this hourlong movement workshop with choreographer and educator Jenny Oliver. Through dance games and drawing, we will reflect on, embody and express the experience of belonging. No previous movement or dance experience necessary. We all move all the time, therefore everybody – and every body – is welcome!
Drop-in Art: Count Us In | Environmental Wellness / Climate Action
1–3 pm | Create Space Studio
Take action by designing your pledge to fight climate change. We will weave together our individual pledges to create a community “mural” representing our commitment to community and environmental wellness.
Jenny Oliver/Modern Connections Dance Performance | Cultural and Social Wellness / Spirits and Being and Belonging
2-2:30 pm | Main Atrium
Join us for a special performance from Jenny Oliver after her workshop.
Each day features great new activities.
Visit PEM this week to experience books in exciting new ways — discover how they're created, see special performances, participate in collaborative art-making projects, hear readings from authors and more!
Looking for more fun things to do? Check out our Boston February Vacation Week guide for lots more great ideas on things to do with the kids this week.
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Monday, February 20, 2023 from 11 am-4 pm
Museum hours are 10:30am - 4pm
See website for specific activity times
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.pem.org/events/february-school-vacation-week-schools-out-and-wellness-is-in
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
East India Square, Salem, MA, 01970 map
Phone: 978-745-9500
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