Here’s a slightly tighter version while keeping the same style and information: September brings a full schedule of family programs to The Noguchi Museum, with opportunities for children of different ages and their caregivers to explore Isamu Noguchi’s artwork through art-making, sensory activities, and time in the galleries and sculpture garden. Free First Friday On Friday, September 4, the museum will offer free admission throughout the day, with extended hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors of all ages can also take part in art-making activities in the galleries from 3 to 5 p.m. Advance reservations are not required. Open Studio: Connections On Saturday, September 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families with children of all ages can participate in Open Studio: Connections. Families will explore the galleries before creating their own sculptures in the Education Studio. This month’s program focuses on connections between people, earth, and nature, inspired by Noguchi’s artwork. The program is free with museum admission, and advance registration is not required. Art for Tots: Opposites On Tuesday, September 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Art for Tots will offer a program for children ages 1–2 and their caregivers. The session explores textures in the galleries and sculpture garden, using Noguchi’s artwork to introduce opposites such as “hard” and “soft.” Registration is required. Stroller Tour On Wednesday, September 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., The Noguchi Museum will host a stroller-friendly tour for parents of newborns ages 0–12 months. The tour begins in the galleries with an introduction to Noguchi’s life and artwork before moving to the Education Studio. Families can connect with one another while babies take part in music and sensory activities. Registration is required. Art for Families: Nature On Saturday, September 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., families with children ages... Continue Reading

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