Free Day: Diwali Celebration
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Free admission all day Celebrate Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum on the 10th anniversary of the event. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission! Events Ongoing activities Food and shopping Events 11 am Welcome and Diwali Lamp Lighting Renaissance Court 11:15 am–12:45 pm Indian Classical and Folk Dance and Music, with the India Society of Worcester Renaissance Court 11 am–2 pm Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Display, with Bayt al-Asad Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook 1 pm Tour: Highlights of the Collection Meet in Lancaster Lobby 2 pm Tour: Indian Art Meet in Lancaster Lobby 2:30 pm Story Time! Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook Ongoing activities 11 am–3 pm Play Chess and Learn About India, with the India Society of Worcester Salisbury Hall Art Display by Local Artists, with the India Society of Worcester Higgins Education Wing, Exhibition Area (Level 2) Artmaking: Design a Chess Piece and Mandala Coloring Pages Higgins Education Wing, Studio 100 Artmaking: Create a Toran, a Diwali Door Hanger Higgins Education Wing, Studio 101 Henna Art, with Meghna and Wahi Higgins Education Wing, Studio 102 Food and shopping 11:30 am–3 pm Food by Peppers Indian Cuisine, Northborough Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) Artisanal Ice Cream by Tickett Ice Cream Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) Diwali Sweets and Savories by Chaitrali’s Kitchen Lancaster Lobby 10 am–4 pm Museum shop Salisbury Lobby 10% discount for Members! Programming subject to change. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live The Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with the India Society of Worcester. Free admission for the Diwali Celebration is supported by Sandy Hubbard and Thomas J. Logan, and Saint-Gobain. Events Ongoing activities Food and shopping Stay connected! Sign up for the Worcester Art Museum’s email newsletter. Subscribe