Story Connections

Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience.

Participants will experience a 30-minute, object-based tour and discussion in the gallery, followed by refreshments and further conversation with a hands-on focus in the Museum’s education space. Doors open at 1:30 PM to explore the featured gallery before the tour. This program is offered in partnership with the Heart of America Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association and the I’m Still Here Foundation.

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: Free (Book Your Ticket Below)

January 27 Program

On January 27, explore “Chairs in Miniature.” The Museum has over 1,000 miniature chairs in its collection. Focusing on a select group, attendees are invited to discuss the meaning, function, and style of chairs as well as the stories they tell. The conversation in the Museum’s galleries will be followed by a hands-on activity and refreshments.

Image credit: New York Sheraton Side Chair, 2005, Linda LaRoche, American; Cawalader Side Chair, 2004, Linda LaRoche and Bonni Backe, American; New York Shield Back Hepplewhite Side Chair, 2005, Linda LaRoche, American