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The Great Art Hunt: Become a Museum Detective
2025-06-02 11:30:00 2025-06-02 12:30:00 America/New_York The Great Art Hunt: Become a Museum Detective Hunt for hidden clues, discover patterns, and unlock the secrets of art in this hands-on observation adventure with Sam Smith and Megan Hancock from the Denison Museum. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Monday, June 02
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 11:30:00 2025-06-02 12:30:00 America/New_York The Great Art Hunt: Become a Museum Detective Hunt for hidden clues, discover patterns, and unlock the secrets of art in this hands-on observation adventure with Sam Smith and Megan Hancock from the Denison Museum. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Granville Public Library

Community Room

Hunt for hidden clues, discover patterns, and unlock the secrets of art in this hands-on observation adventure with Sam Smith and Megan Hancock from the Denison Museum.

Put on your detective hat and sharpen your observation skills. Hunt for hidden clues, discover patterns, and unlock the secrets of art in this hands-on observation adventure with Sam Smith and Megan Hancock from the Denison Museum.

Registration NOT required. Programs not requiring registration are first come, first served.

Rising Grades K to 6

AGE GROUP: | Kindergarten - Grade 3 | Grades 4 - 6 |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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