YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Inside Egypt

This new installation in the museum’s interactive family gallery, the Experiencenter, takes visitors back in time to ancient Egypt. Children and their families will learn about construction of the Great Pyramids at Giza, write coded messages in hieroglyphs, and make drawings like the ancient Egyptians. An interactive map and timeline will enhance visitors’ understanding of this intriguing ancient culture. The Experiencenter is open during normal museum hours. Admission is free.

Dig into Egypt

Use all of your senses to experience Egypt!  Hands-on learning opportunities will be available in The Dayton Art Institute’s Experiencenter from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each Sunday from August 28 to December 11. Admission is free.

• Hear Egyptian stories and play ancient Egyptian games

• Smell the scents and spices used in mummification and ancient Egyptian ceremonies

• Touch the rocks and minerals the ancient Egyptians carved into magnificent sculptures

An Egyptian Summer at The Dayton Art Institute
June 13 to August 19

Summer Art Camp students will sample Egyptian arts during each week of camp this summer. Art campers will visit the new Experiencenter exhibition, Inside Egypt, and create Egyptian inspired clay sculptures and other Egyptian arts in the studio. Other weekly hands-on art activities include drawing, painting, and silk-screening T-shirts. Artists are welcome to participate in multiple sessions as art-making activities vary from week to week. Fees range from $65 to $140 per session. For more information, please contact the Education department at (937) 223-5277.