Topics: Culture and identity

Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!

Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.

Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.

This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.

Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!

Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.

Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.

This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.

Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music – a form of Indian Classical Music named after the region of its origin.
Learn about the basics, hear how the instruments sound from live music and recordings, and learn how to sing a song.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!

Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.

Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.

This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.

Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art!

Celebrate Mother’s Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced.

Enjoy the creative process, and then learn to see beauty in broken items.

This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. · Very limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis -please sign up in front of the Art Lab.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) and supported by the Pucker family.

Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to the United States, Philippine mythology, and the current situations migrants are facing in the United States and beyond.
This drawing workshop is an easy and fun way to learn how to draw Bren’s happy and whimsical characters, for kids and adults alike!

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to the United States, Philippine mythology, and the current situations migrants are facing in the United States and beyond.
This drawing workshop is an easy and fun way to learn how to draw Bren’s happy and whimsical characters, for kids and adults alike!

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. “Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of South India through the traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam and Carnatic music.
Led by Shriya Srinivasan, a professional Bharathanatyam dancer, visitors will embark on an exciting journey of rhythm, expression, and storytelling through movement. This interactive session will ignite their imagination, foster creativity, and instill a deeper appreciation for the art form.
For more information about MITHAS, please visit mithas.org

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home means to you. At the end, there will be the chance to share your story with other people in the workshop!

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.

Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.

Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with contemporary Ballet, and will include time at the end for audience members to learn how to dance with a hand fan or ribbon.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage.
Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear a reading of some of her favorite books that were written and illustrated by AAPI authors.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Join based on a favorite children’s story, a book called “Hundred Years of Happiness”. This story is about a multigenerational relationship that demonstrates love and care, and creates space for empathy and healing.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.

Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home means to you. At the end, there will be the chance to share your story with other people in the workshop!

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 – May 26, 2024
Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art making and storytelling programs geared for children and their families. Through this series, Boston Children’s Museum highlights the artistic practice of local AAPI identifying creatives, and together creates a space for Museum visitors to reflect on their own identities, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and understanding.