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Family Day at Morven: If You Want a Friend in Princeton

Sunday, February 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Photo credit: Family activities at Morven’s 2025 Fourth of July Festival. Photographer Sean Zujkowski.

If you want a friend in Princeton… drop in for a family day at Morven! Visit an over 200 year old home and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls.

If you want a friend in Princeton… drop in for a family day at Morven! Visit an over 200 year old home and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls. The day will feature activities and crafts for all ages, such as scavenger hunts, clay sculpting, zine making, and storytimes. The museum will be open with drop-in activities and crafts offered from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Storytimes are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and will highlight stories exploring Black History Month and Presidents’ Day for different age groups. Snacks and juice provided. 

Pre-registration is appreciated.



Programs & Activities

Part 1. Self Guided Activities - Scavenger Hunt & Color Hunt

Notice what you see at Morven! Look around to discover fascinating details, spot all shades of colors, and sketch them down as you walk through the exhibitions.

Part 2. Storytimes

Join us for storytimes at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.! We will share two stories exploring the themes of Black History Month and Presidents’ Day. 

Part 3. Arts & Crafts

Morven will provide all materials, just bring your imagination and creative spirits!

Activity 1 - Build-A-Pet

Come build your own pet with model magic clay! Do you know that almost all US Presidents had beloved animal friends at the White House? From dogs to parrots, from possums to crocodiles, a wide variety of animals—even the ones you might not want as a pet—have been dear family members of past presidents. Mix colors, sculpt clays, and get ready to handmake a pet from scratch. 

Activity 2 - Make Your Own Zine

Make your very own pamphlet with just one piece of paper! Draw, cut, collage, and create a story while learning about the history of Zine. This activity celebrates the literary journals, or so-called “little magazines,” published and distributed in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s. You are welcome to bring your own materials that you’d like to collage with, such as newspapers, magazines, or photos. 

Activity 3 - “My Wish For America” Quilt

The year of 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. What do you wish for America in the next 250 years? Design a square with your wish and place it in the box! We add squares to the quilt periodically for display in the museum.

FOR MORVEN MEMBERS

Please note that you must login into your Morven Member account in the upper righthand corner of the registration page in order to access the member rate.