February Second Saturday will feature a dazzling performance by the magician Bob Beardsley! Second Saturdays are free and family-oriented programming occuring every second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. This program features culturally-diverse performing arts acts and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy. Second Saturdays is sponsored by Mediacom. Sponsored by […]
The University of Iowa Latin Jazz Ensemble joins us playing the music of the Caribbean and South America. Join us for free and family-oriented programming every second Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Second Saturdays feature culturally-diverse performing arts, acts, and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy. Sponsored by Mediacom
Celebrate the work of young Dubuque artists in kindergarten through 8th grade. Art work will be displayed March 25 - April 14. Family and guardians of the young artists may see the student work without purchasing museum admission, simply mention you are here to see the K-8 exhibit to the front desk attendant.
This free event will also feature live performances by two Dubuque arts and cultural organizations, along with guided tours of the exhibition, refreshments, and hands-on art activities. The lineup and schedule includes: -Performance by Dubuque's Dreaming Allegiance: 1 p.m. -Junior Famous Dead Artist Matinee: Renee Tyler performing as artist Elizabeth Catlett, 2:15 p.m. A glimpse […]
In May the Dubuque Museum of Art will be hosting the musical group Turkana. Turkana is made up of Turkish and American musicians that perform Turkish music with the aim of adding its own threads to the world’s musical tapestry. This performance at DuMA is part of free and family-oriented programming every second Saturday of […]
DuMA will be hosting an art activity area during Dubuquefest in Washington park, Saturday, May 18 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, May 19 from 10 am - 4 pm. Visitors to the Dubuque Museum of Art's kids' art tent will have a chance to upcycle cardboard into several imaginative, unique, and useful […]
Step right up for a creative community event for all ages! Free outdoor art activities, gallery tours, family art studio adventures and ice cream treats. Hy-Vee Grill available for purchase. Guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart. Sponsored By: U.S. Bank and Mediacom
In partnership with U.S. Bank, DuMA presents Movie At The Museum. Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn and settle in with family & friends to watch a free movie at Washington Park. Movie at Dusk (Approx 8:30 pm) Film: Field of Dreams (1989) 1h 47m Rated: PG
DuMA will hold a fall community day that includes a family friendly Junior Dead Artist’s program featuring beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter. There will also be art activities, a scavenger hunt, refreshments, and docent lead tours of the newly opened Arthur Geisert children's book illustration exhibition. This event is made possible by the generous […]
Pumpkin Prints, Instructor: Hana Velde Thurs, Nov 21, 4:00 -4:50pm Ages 10-14 Cost: $10 Members and $15 Guests Materials included After a tour of Arthur Geisert’s Pumpkin Island etchings, we will head down to the classroom to create our own unique pumpkin prints using monotype and glue line printing processes.