2023 Children's Day Festival: Celebrate Japanese Festival of Children’s Day with Traditional Stories, Art Activities, Explorations in Garden..NEW

We celebrate the Japanese festival of Children’s Day with traditional stories, art activities, explorations in the garden, and special treats. Free with museum admission. 

Event Date
May 07, 2023

Time & Location
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd, North Salem, NY 10560

Schedule
2pm: Beloved Japanese Children’s Stories (ages 4-7)
Hear the tales of two of the most popular figures in Japanese popular culture, followed by art activities.

3pm: Magic Koi: Cultural Messages in Animals and Creatures (ages 8 and up)
Explore Japanese symbolic and cultural meanings attached to animals, especially as related to young people.

Throughout the afternoon, investigate a special display of Japanese traditional elegant dolls and miniature armor celebrating Children’s Day.

Free with museum admission