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Please be advised: the Museum is open April 22–26, 12:00–6:00, for NYC Public Schools’ spring recess. See all hours.

EVENT, WORKSHOP

Fairy Tale Shadow Plays

Ongoing

Long before DreamWorks used computer animation to playfully send up classic fairy tales in Shrek (daily at 1:00 p.m.), artists around the world were animating fairy tales using nothing more than makeshift screens, light, and shadow puppets. In this hour-long workshop, participants will learn about these very first moving images, and then design and create their own paper puppets for a group fairy tale performance.

Materials fee: $5 / Free for Family members. Family members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. For more information about becoming a member and to join online, click here. Ages 7+