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Walk through history as we guide you to things to learn, places to discover, and events that help connect us to our rich heritage.
Come explore the rich history of the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem for FREE — every first Sunday of the month from June through November. Enjoy free admission to both museums from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome!
Free Sundays are funded with the generous support of the Jones Children Fund.
September 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At The Kemerer Museum: Design your own Silk Fan
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 very own handheld silk fan. While you’re here, learn about the little-known language of fans.
From noon to 1pm, enjoy “Storytime at the Museum” with Julia Brennan from the Bethlehem Area Public Library! Julia will be at the Kemerer to read books like The Empress and the Silkworm, Magical Silkworm: A Story About a Birthday Gift Told in English and Chinese, and Silk Roads: The Illustrated History of the World.
At The Moravian Museum: Make your own Embroidered Hoops
Try your hand at cross-stitch! Work freehand or follow a simple pattern. While you’re here, explore our collection of historical Moravian needlework!
October 1 from 11am -5pm
At The Kemerer Museum: Decorate your own Halloween Treat Bag
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!
At The Moravian Museum: Make Your Own Fall Scented Candles
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.
November 5 from 11am -5pm
At The Kemerer Museum: Style Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpieces
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!
At The Moravian Museum: Make Your Own Putz Display
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!
