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Free Sundays at Museums
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Sunday, July 2nd at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us the first Sunday of every month (June through November) to explore the fascinating stories and exhibitions inside Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. Admission is free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., thanks to the generous support of the Jones Children Fund. All are welcome!
Where: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New St., Bethlehem) and Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays (June through November)
How much: Free
Enjoy these upcoming Free Sunday Activities
Paint a Plastic Silkworm Pin
Where: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New St., Bethlehem)
When: July 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Did you know that when unspun, the fibers that make up the cocoon of an individual silkworm can reach a length of around 3,000 feet? That’s more than twice the height of the Empire State Building. This month, you can paint your own plastic silkworm pins. In honor of Blueberry Festival, be sure to paint them blue!
Make Dye with Blueberries
Where: Moravian Museum (66 W Church St, Bethlehem)
When: July 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Did you know that 18th-century Moravians used plants, roots, nuts, and bark to dye fabric? Try your hand at using blueberries and vinegar to create an all-natural dye. If you’re a fan of all things blueberry, check out Blueberry Festival at the Historic Burnside Plantation on July 15 and 16.
Design a Silk Fan
Where: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New St., Bethlehem)
When: September 3, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dating back as far as 3,000 years, handheld fans have been used in dance, in war, to communicate secret messages, and to keep us cool. This month, decorate your own handheld silk fan. While you’re here, learn about the little-known language of fans.
Make Embroidered Hoops
Where: Moravian Museum (66 W Church St, Bethlehem)
When: September 3, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Try your hand at cross-stitch. Work freehand or follow a simple pattern. While you’re here, explore our collection of historical Moravian needlework!
Decorate a Halloween Treat Bag
Where: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New St., Bethlehem)
When: October 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Trick or treat! Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to figure out how you’re going to carry all your candy! At the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, get in the Halloween spirit by decorating your very own canvas trick-or-treat bag!
Make Fall Scented Candles
Where: Moravian Museum (66 W Church St, Bethlehem)
When: October 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The tradition of candle-making goes back thousands of years, but it wasn’t until recently that we began to add scents. At the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, fall into Fall and make your very own fall scented candles! Candles will be made with beeswax sheets and fragrance oils.
Style a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Where: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts (427 N. New St., Bethlehem)
When: November 5, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
When you sit down for Thanksgiving, it’s only natural to want your table to look as nice as possible. But the key to a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner isn’t always the food – sometimes, it is the centerpiece! This holiday season, spend an action-packed, fall day at the Kemerer making your own Thanksgiving centerpiece!
Make a Putz Display
Where: Moravian Museum (66 W Church St, Bethlehem)
When: November 5, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A Putz is a traditional Moravian Christmas decoration featuring miniature hand-crafted figurines, including animals, buildings, and people. This holiday season, learn more about this incredible Moravian tradition, and try your hand at making your very own Putz display!
