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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Visitor Center
View exhibits, watch the introductory video or browse the museum store. Maps and other informational brochures are also available.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Take Part in Art
Pick up sketching or painting supplies on the porch of the visitor center to enjoy the fun of creating art en plein air as artists have at the farm for over 125 years. Professional artist Marc Chabot will be providing informal instruction throughout the day!

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Professional Artists
Visit with local professional artists as they share their passion for plein air sketching and painting. Each artist will be indicated in the landscape by a numbered palette sign. Reference the map on the back for their locations.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Event Challenge
Participate in the event challenge and earn a chance to win an assortment of fun and educational items from the museum store! You will be given an event challenge sheet when you arrive, make sure to read the instructions and turn in your completed sheet before 3:00 PM, when the winner will be drawn at the end-of-day exhibition. You must be present to claim the prize!

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM: Plein Air Art Tours
Join a park ranger for a 45 minute tour of the landscape to learn about the history of plein air painting at the farm.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: End-of-Day Exhibition
Join the local professional artists in the Burlingham Barn for an end-of-day exhibition. Bring your own artwork to tack up on the barn walls or take a look at what others have created!