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Sacred Arts Festival

Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:00–4:00 pm (Note new time)
$15 Adult
$12 Senior/Student
Free for all Museum membership levels and children 4 and under
Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options.

Experience religious art in the making! Watch artists work with metal, glass, sand, stone, eggs, and ink to create stunning expressions of faith.

This is the only day of the year all the galleries and the Tower are open for self-guided exploration. While here, visit the temporary exhibition The Sacred Art of Ethiopia and enjoy family-friendly activities.

Past demonstrations have included:

  • Chanting

  • Icon writing

  • Islamic calligraphy

  • Lithuanian egg art

  • Metal forging

  • Mosaics

  • Sand mandala creation

  • Stained glass fabrication

  • Stone carving

(This year’s demonstrators will be announced soon!)

Please note the new start time at noon this year, and consider having a bite to eat at the food truck that will be on-site.

The elevator stops at the 1st, 5th and Tower floors only. Please use the stairs while exploring galleries on all other floors.
No wheelchairs beyond the first floor.
No backpack-style baby carriers or strollers.
Photography for private use is permitted. No flash, tripods, selfie-sticks or videography allowed.