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Family Fun Days
Join us on the last Sunday each month for Family Fun Days. Fun, family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by AGH Exhibitions allow children to make masterpieces of their own. Each month has a different theme and a new activity. Artist instructors bring their expertise to each project making each visit new and engaging.

Theme:
Sunday, August 31: Create a Kaleidoscope

Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Drop in and stay as long as you like!

Price: AGH Members: Free | Non-Members: $5.00 per family (up to 4 children)

Pre-registration is not required. Please visit Front Desk upon arrival to receive your stickers for all Family Workshops.

Future Workshops:

  • Sunday, September 28: Autumn Splendour
  • Sunday, October 26: Masks, Monsters & Magic
  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16: AGH's ANNUAL FAMILY DAY!
  • Sunday, December 28: Snow Globes & Snowmen
    Family Fun Days made possible by:

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    Photo: Mike Lalich Destination AGH

    Calling all Summer Camps and Day Care Centres!
    Consider bringing your groups to the AGH.

    Destination AGH offers groups of 16 to 60 children the chance to see fabulous international artwork and to create masterpieces of their own. This interactive 2-hour programme is available mornings and afternoons throughout the summer - spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.

    Price: $7.00 per child (groups of 16-60)

    For full programme information, please contact Laurie at 905-527-6610 ext. 272 or laurie@artgalleryofhamilton.com.

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    Annual Family Day

    AGH once again joins the City of Hamilton in a citywide celebration in honour of National Child Day. Families will be treated to fun and creative hands-on art activities, as well as fabulous musical entertainment. AGH is thrilled to welcome back
    Sir Jerry for a special performance at 3:00 pm. Last year’s event was standing room only - so be sure to arrive early!

    Photo: Mike Lalich Time:
    Art-making activities take place from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

    Performance starts at
    3:00 pm.

    Pre-registration is not required. Please see Visitor Services upon arrival to receive your complimentary tickets for the performance. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis.


    Price: All activities are free for everyone, courtesy of:

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    The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Children's Art Site

    As part of our Inspiration East celebration, the AGH is pleased to present a newlydesigned Art Site featuring carefully selected art, artifacts and activities specially selected to engage children and families with Eastern culture in an interactive and educational way.
    The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Children's Art Site

    During all regular Gallery hours, The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Children's Art Site is open to provide you and your children with a place to rest and engage in quiet educational activities about art at the AGH. Drop-in anytime.
    FREE FOR ALL VISITORS!.

    Gallery hours:
    Tuesday and Wednesday - 12:00 to 7:00 pm
    Thursday and Friday - 12:00 to 9:00 pm
    Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00 pm

    Spend time enjoying our interactive activities, children's books and arts-related projects!

    All Educational Programmes are generously sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, Scotiabank and The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation. Programming is supported by Cogeco and ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.
    Family Fun Day events are made possible through ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.

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