Enjoy a day of culture, performance, and tradition during one of the region’s biggest Kwanzaa celebrations. Celebrated at the Museum for more than 20 years, the free annual Kwanzaa Celebration is presented in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., St. Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter.
GALLERY ACTIVITIES
Make a zawadi, or gift, during a hands-on art activity in the Museum galleries from 10 am to 2 pm. Use our scavenger hunt to explore art related to the themes of Kwanzaa. Pick up your scavenger hunt guide at the Sculpture Hall welcome desk.
PERFORMANCE
Enjoy a performance by Spirit of Angela West African Dance and Drum in the Museum’s Farrell Auditorium from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Although the event is free, tickets are required for the auditorium performance. Tickets will be available on-site only at the Museum on December 31 starting at 10 am. Limit of 6 tickets per person.
December 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.