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LAST VERIFIED 2026-11-03Free Art Alive! Family Day at the Munson in Utica, Wed., Nov. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
WED 11/11 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Munson Museum of Art · Free
Date & Time2026-11-1110:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue & LocationMunson Museum of Art310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
Admission PriceFree

Why Go
A free, ready-made plan for the Veterans Day day off school: drop-in art projects plus a live, interactive musical with an ASL interpreter.
The Munson's first Art Alive! Family Day of the season runs Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 310 Genesee St. in Utica, and it's free and open to everyone. It lands on Veterans Day, when most local kids are off school (Utica Phoenix, from a Munson release; more at munson.art).
| Time | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Drop-in, hands-on art-making | Root Court |
| 11 a.m. | A More Perfect Union, an interactive musical by the Pushcart Players about the nation's 250th anniversary | Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium |
| 1 p.m. | Workshop led by the Pushcart Players | Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium |
Good to know:
- An American Sign Language interpreter will be on stage for the 11 a.m. show.
- No registration or tickets were mentioned; just show up.
- No age range was published. The musical is pitched at younger audiences, so it suits families with school-age kids.
- Parking details weren't published. The Munson sits on Genesee Street between downtown and the Parkway area.
- Want more for older kids and teens? The Munson's community arts classes run through the fall.
Venue Location Map
Munson Museum of Art · 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
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