Museum Events

SAT, SEP 14, 2024 / 11 AM (Brunch Service Begins at 10 AM)

Aviation and Naval History, the People Involved and the Stories Behind Their Story

Midland County Historical Society presents "Brunch History" - a series of presentations where the public is invited to come in, order mimosas and a plate from a curated collection of brunch favorites, before enjoying an engaging historical talk.

Join the Midland County Historical Society for a Brunch History event as we welcome Brian Hensler to explore military stories of note. Brian is a collector of signed lithographed copies of historic military-related paintings. See some of the collection and hear the stories of the real people involved in the moments memorialized in the artworks. Hear about USS Indianapolis survivors and the men aboard the Anola Gay! Some stories include local figures such as Harold Ripslinger, a Saginaw man who disappeared in 1943 with the rest of the crew aboard Lady Be Good.

Brunch plated service is sold separately and by pre-order only. Pre-order your brunch food now! Pre-orders available until SEP 8 at 11 PM. Learn more and order here.

SAT, OCT 5, 2024 / 10:30 AM

Join us for a monthly learn-and-play for the littles! With Young Explorers Workshops, we meet in-person on the second Saturday of each month to share storytime and an activity. Museum admission included in the ticket price!

Step into the enchanting world of autumn with Emily Castner's delightful book, A Very Big Fall. In this workshop, children will explore the magic of the season by creating their own leaf prints and a paper pumpkin after storytime to take home.

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SAT, OCT 19, 2024 / 11 AM (Brunch Service Begins at 10 AM)

The AB Dow Museum of Science & Art presents "STEM Brunch" - a series of presentations where the public is invited to come in, order a flight of mimosas and a plate from a curated collection of brunch favorites, before enjoying an engaging lecture on a STEM subject. Don't miss our History Brunches as well, alternating each month!

Conservation with Lily Kelsey, Conservation Outreach Coordinator, Little Forks Conservancy
Join Midland Center for the Arts and Little Forks Conservancy for this conservation-focused STEM Brunch! The Little Forks Conservancy protects vital environmental lands in the mid-Michigan area. Learn about the array of ways YOU can get involved and conserve land right in your own backyard!

Brunch plated service is sold separately and by pre-order only. Pre-order your brunch food now! Pre-orders available until OCT 13 at 11 PM. Learn more and order here.

SAT, NOV 9, 2024 / 11 AM (Brunch Service Begins at 10 AM)

Midland County Historical Society presents "Brunch History" - a series of presentations where the public is invited to come in, order mimosas and a plate from a curated collection of brunch favorites, before enjoying an engaging historical talk.

Please join the talented staff members of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, Anne Bennington-Helber, Jakob Dopp, and Sierra Laddusaw to explore the Gerald T. and Charlotte B. Maxson Ephemera Collection. Gerald “Jerry” and Charlotte Maxson of Midland collected Victorian Trade Cards. The heyday for Victorian trade cards was from 1876 to 1901. The cards were primarily targeted at women and children. Retailers ordered them to advertise their goods and distributed them directly to consumers. The front side displayed random, colorful images of children, animals, people, and occasionally retail products, while the back of the card had the name of the retailer. The Maxson collection contains some 5,000 pieces of this unique and cool marketing history. Join staff of the Clements Library to learn about this collection and their professional care of it.

Brunch plated service is sold separately and by pre-order only. Pre-order your brunch food now! Pre-orders available until NOV 3 at 11 PM. Learn more and order here.

SAT, NOV 23, 2024 / 10 AM - 5 PM (Member preview at 9 AM)
SUN, NOV 24, 2024 / 12 - 5 PM
CALL TO ARTISTS / APPLY BY SEP 6 (APPLY HERE)

Free for Museum Members and Ages 17 and Under
$5 Single-day Admission for Non-Members / $8 Two-day Pass

Check off your holiday shopping list this season at the 44th annual Holiday Art Fair at Midland Center for the Arts. This Midland Center tradition is an indoor festival that showcases artist booths featuring handmade gifts and artworks. Enjoy local entertainment, children's crafts, and more! Discover something special for everyone.

Proceeds from the fair benefit Center's art and science exhibitions, adult Studio School and youth STEM classes, workshops, outreach, and other educational programs.

Interested in having a table? APPLY on Zapp by SEP 6. The holiday art fair is a juried event that presents artists’ handmade original work only. Approximately 40 artists are accepted. Zapp is the ONLY place to apply.

SAT, JAN 18 - MAR 8, 2025 / 10 AM
7-Week Workshop Course For Students in Grades 3 - 5

Join Midland Center for the Arts as we get creative and learn about the elements of art in this new, multi-week workshop. Each week we will focus on a new element of art and build upon what we learn, all while exploring a variety of 2-dimensional mediums. Students can expect to work in graphic, acrylic, and more as they bring their creativity to life with the assistance of a fine arts educator.