NMB To Host Free Community Day On March 26
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be hosting a free Community Day on Sunday, 26 March, 2023.
A spokesperson said, “This is a new date as the original day was postponed due to bad weather. There will be food vendors and door prizes, and a multitude of free activities for all ages. Sponsored by BF&M, admission to the Museum for the Community Day is free for both residents and visitors.
“Community Day activities will run from 11am – 3pm and NMB will be open all day, 9am – 5pm. Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto weaving, joined in Queen’s Exhibition Hall by artist and educator Louisa Bermingham who will be conducting a hands-on art activity, featuring objects from the NMB collection.
“Artist Graham Foster will be on site in Commissioner’s House at the Hall of History to share information and answer questions about his famous 1,000 square foot mural that details Bermuda’s 500 years of history in art. The Warwick Gombeys will close the Community Day with a festive air, performing in the Keep Yard at 2:30pm.
“All day activities include archery lessons in the Keep Yard with Cynthia Semos, family activity guides to dive deeper into Bermuda history and NMB exhibits [pick up in the NMB Ticket Office or download], a “Black History in Bermuda” digital tour on the app Smartify [free download on any smart phone] and Q&A with NMB curatorial team, who will be stationed around Commissioner’s House to provide information on Museum projects like Bermuda Family Scrapbook and exhibits such as Homestead by local artist Meredith Andrews, a contemporary photography exhibit featuring large format portraits of Bermudian families in front of their homesteads [also paired with audio content on the Smartify app].
“Butterfield & Vallis are kindly providing free cold beverages and FourWays will have a free chili station in Commissioner’s House, offering both beef and vegetarian chili. Dockyard Brewing will be pouring free samples of two of their local craft beers in the Keep Yard. Other vendors will be in the Keep Yard as well: Jazzy’s Treats, Pacos Tacos and Cafecito with food and drinks for sale [please bring cash and card for purchases].”
NMB Advancement Officer Katie Bennett shared: “We are excited to have new date for our Community Day, which is make possible thanks to BF&M’s sponsorship. Visit our website to see the full schedule and download the Smartify app and family activity guides ahead of your visit: www.nmb.bm/communityday. Fingers crossed for sunny skies and we hope you join us for this fun day of activities at your National Museum!”.
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