Contact: Melisa McChesney, 307-630-2573; melisa.
Celebrate Creativity at the Wyoming State Museum's "I Heart Art" Family Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — January 17, 2025 — The Wyoming State Museum is kicking off Valentine's festivities with "I Heart Art," a Family Day that allows kids of all ages to tap into their creativity and explore the many ways they can bring art into their everyday lives. Stop into the museum for this fun and free event on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"I Heart Art" features various crafts and activities to bring families closer to the museum collections and inspire them to learn more about the world around them. Kids will learn about historic photography, make Valentine's cards, create still life drawings from museum artifacts, contribute to a finger-painted mural, and design their own sculptures out of wikki stix and pipe cleaners.
Our partners at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter will be onsite to provide an educational art activity. Wyoming State Parks will set up a "Plein Air Indoors" station where guests can use watercolors to help paint a landscape. In addition to all these art stations, kids can let out some energy by attending hourly "Wyoming Wiggles" dance parties at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.
This event is free for all ages and will bring attendees closer to the museum's diverse collections. Families can find the registration link at bit.ly/WSMfamilydays or register by phone at 307-630-2573. Every family that registers for and attends the event will be entered into a raffle to win a $40 meal for two at Texas Roadhouse.
Fans can follow the Wyoming State Museum's Facebook and Instagram accounts at @wyomingstatemuseum to stay informed about upcoming Family Days, exhibits, and special events.
The Wyoming State Museum is located in the Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave., Cheyenne. For more information, please call 307-630-2573.
Figure 1: Kids attending 2023's "I Heart Art" event show off the watercolor landscapes they painted. Figure 2: An "I Heart Art" attendee carefully draws a goose from the museum's taxidermy collection. Figure 3: "I Heart Art" offers a variety of art stations where kids and adults alike can enjoy learning and creating together! Figure 4: "I Heart Art" event graphic.