For Immediate Release

CHADDS FORD, PA – The Brandywine River Museum invites families to enjoy many fun-filled special events and activities this summer 

During Free Sunday Mornings in June, the museum offers free museum admission from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on June 5, 12, 19, and 26. On these free mornings, new family memberships are $15 off the regular price. 

Children’s Audio Tours are available for use in the museum’s galleries. Designed for children ages 6 through 12, the tours feature an interactive format with over 30 entries on collection favorites, including Bill Bones from N. C. Wyeth’s Treasure Island illustrations, Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of Pig, and Howard Pyle’s Nation Makers. Like the museum’s audio tour for adults, the children’s tour is contained in hand-held wands, using random-access digital technology that allows children to proceed through the museum at their own pace and to view works of art in any order. Wand rentals are available in the museum shop. Support for the museum’s audio tour for children was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

On Sunday, June 19, the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy host the annual Children’s Concert with Tom Chapin at the N.C. Wyeth Studio. Chapin and fellow performer Michael Mark will entertain families with songs promoting environmental awareness and fun. All proceeds benefit the Brandywine Conservancy. For information and tickets, visit www.youngfriends.org or call 610-388-8315.

The museum offers Museum Explorer Mornings on July 7, 14, 21 and 28. 
Designed for kids ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, Explorer Mornings feature museum tours followed by hands-on art projects to inspire every budding artist. Two sessions, 9:30 to 11 a.m. (session A) or 10:30 a.m. to noon (session B), are offered for each workshop.

Additionally, for children ages 10 to 14, the museum offers Advanced Explorer Mornings workshops from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 12 and 19.

The workshops are free with museum admission, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register, call 610-388-8382 or send an email to education@brandywine.org. 

On July 16, the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy host, Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue, Too. Enjoy a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine followed by an outdoor party with live music. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.youngfriends.org or call 610-388-8315.

The Brandywine River Museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The museum is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about the museum’s exhibitions, family events, and educational programs, please call 610-388-2700 or visit the museum’s website at www.brandywinemuseum.org.

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Media Contacts:
Halsey Spruance or 
Jennifer Maguire at
610-388-8337