Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden

06/03/2026

Weekend of Creativity: Morning for Young Artists
Saturday, June 6
Special half price admission
Come to the Hammond Museum and discover how art can make every day richer at any age.
Marvelous Metamorphoses
Live Performance for Children of all ages!
10:30–11:30am
Marvelous Metamorphoses unravels to present through live music and the art of puppetry the bizarre and beautiful transformations in our world. In this outdoor performance we dance & sing our way through these cycles and celebrate them for our sustained joy and ecological health of this planet.
Art Activities for Young Artists (All Ages)
Throughout the day, our skillful and inspiring instructor leads participants in a creative and fun art project.

Friday-Sunday, June 5-7 A special half-price admission rate will be in effect throughout the weekend. (Admission can be purchased at the door.) Hammond Museum members attend free!

06/03/2026

Weekend of Creativity
Friday-Sunday, June 5-7
Add art into your life! The Hammond Museum presents our second diverse and exciting weekend of art discussions, demonstrations, workshops, and displays to inspire and encourage you to make creativity a rewarding and important part of your own life. Join us and discover how art can make every day richer….you don’t need to be an artist to be creative!
A special half-price admission rate will be in effect throughout the weekend.
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/events-calendar

05/22/2026

Join us this Saturday for two great Artists’ Talks: Brigid Kennedy and Donna Namnoum
Saturday, May 23, 2pm
Free with museum admission

Artists Brigid Kennedy and Donna Namnoum discuss their respective exhibitions.

Brigid Kennedy talks about her paintings that present a new way of seeing the “everyday” in her current show In Plain Sight. Donna Namnoum reveals how her ceramic sculptures and vessels are inspired by the natural world to create imaginative, otherworldly objects in Nature: Glazed and Fired.
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/event-details/artists-talks-brigid-kennedy-and-donna-namnoum

Saturday, May 23, 2pm Free with museum admission

04/30/2026

Join us this Sunday afternoon for Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)
At 2pm we celebrate the Japanese festival of Children’s Day with traditional stories, origami art activities, and special treats. Ideal for kids 4-10. Free with museum admission.

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

04/24/2026

Join us on Saturday for a very special day. Learn from and engage with Indian Classical Music master musicians in our free afternoon lecture-demonstration and delve into the rich world of North Indian vocal music, performed by one of the world's masters of the tradition, Pandit Gautam Kale. Then in the evening savor the incredible sounds of these incredible musicians. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/event-details/indian-classical-music-lecture-demonstration-and-concert

Saturday, April 25 Free Lecture-Demonstration & Student Performance Concert, $15 per person

04/19/2026

The Hammond Museum is very appreciative to Faith Willett's Heartstring Chamber Ensemble for bringing music and warmth to today's rainy afternoon. Musicians Ria Kumar, Savannah Giltman, Eli Giltman, Rula Atahanasoulias, and Noel McIsaac provided a memorable performance.

02/17/2026

Wishing all a joyous Year of the Horse with good health, good fortune, and good experiences!

With thanks to Sarah Corbin for her powerful photograph "Ramesses".

02/12/2026

Learn a new art form during your winter break!

Teen Kawaii Budgie Bird Workshop (Ages 13 & up)
Monday, February 16, 12:30-2:30pm
Explore the playful world of kawaii (cute!) design while learning needle felting techniques. In this hands-on workshop, teens will be guided step by step through the process of creating an adorable, cartoon-inspired felt animal sculpture. All safe and user-friendly materials are supplied.
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/service-page/teen-kawaii-budgie-bird?referral=service_list_widget

On the Wheel for Teens (Ages 12-16)
Friday, February 20, 1-4pm
This hands-on workshop introduces teens to the exciting process of wheel throwing in clay. With guided instruction and plenty of individual attention, teens will build both technical skills and confidence while exploring their own creative style. All materials, tools, and firings are included. No prior experience is necessary.
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/service-page/on-the-wheel-for-teen?referral=service_list_widget

Hudson Valley Atelier

This hands-on workshop introduces teens to the exciting process of wheel throwing in clay. Students will learn the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel, including centering clay, forming basic shapes, and refining their pieces through trimming and surface details. With guided instruction and...

02/11/2026

We kicking off SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS at the Hammond. Make your winter break something special!

Celebrate School Break: African Safari–Land of Giants
For ages 6 and up
February 18, Wednesday, 1-4pm

Come to the Hammond Museum during your Winter Recess and embark on an exciting African Safari led by Chris Evers of Animal Embassy! Join us for a live animal adventure and meet animals from Africa, the Land of Giants. Naturalist and guide Chris Evers will introduce us to live African Dwarf Hedgehogs, an African Bull Frog, a Dumeril’s Boa Constrictor, an African Crested Porcupine, and more. After our journey, we will refresh ourselves with a tasty snack, make a craft project, and settle in for some wonderful stories. Spaces are limited.
https://www.hammondmuseum.org/event-details/celebrate-school-break-african-safari-land-of-giants
Animal Embassy

For ages 6 and up February 18, Wednesday, 1-4pm $40 per student and caregiver, $20 for each additional student with the same caregiver

01/02/2026

Warmest wishes to one and all for a happy, healthy, and rewarding New Year! And heartfelt thanks to all who donated generously. Together 2026 will be a great year!