Saturdays, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, & Feb. 4, 9 am – 5 pm
Free Admission for Kids!
The first Saturday of the month is free for children ages 15 and younger. Explore the exhibits, buy lunch in the cafeteria, and browse in the gift shop. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

December
Tree of Nations
Come to the Gathering Space to view the Tree of Nations, decorated with hand-crafted, culturally meaningful ornaments created by many tribal nations from across North America.

Saturdays, Dec. 3 & 10, 11 am–3 pm
Holiday Ornaments from the Natural World
Natural materials are provided for making beautiful holiday ornaments. Transform gum tree balls and toothpicks into a beautiful star decoration. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 1–2:30 pm
Beading Class
Join Native artist Candyce Testa (Pequot) in this beginner’s workshop to make glass beaded earrings. All materials provided. Limited to 15, ages 14 and older. $35/$25 Museum members. Register by Dec. 9: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 16 & 17, 11 am–3 pm
Winter Thanksgiving: The Winter Solstice
At 11 am and 1 pm, enjoy a puppet show in the Gathering Space or join storyteller Meredith Vasta (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) in the Longhouse. Kids create lanterns at the activity table in the Gathering Space, where local Native artists offer unique holiday gifts. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 28 & 29, 11 am & 1 pm
Read Me a Story
Listen to Museum staff read books by Native authors. Picture books in the Longhouse are for preK– 3rd graders; longer books in the Daily Life exhibit for 4 – 6th graders; traditional Native stories for 7th and 8th graders in the Life on the Reservation exhibit. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.