Mandarin Museum at Walter Jones Historical Park is the perfect place for our young visitors to get unplugged and enjoy the world around them!
Adventure Backpacks
Discover the world of Plein Air Painting by checking out an Adventure Backpack from Mandarin Museum’s Guest Services. Famous names in Plein Air Painting include Claude Monet, Winslow Homer, and Mary Cassatt. The Mandarin community also has a strong history of local Plein Air painters. Each Adventure Backpack comes with everything children need to become their own plein air painter, including a step-by-step guide, canvas, and paints.
Cost to check out: FREE
Availability: No reservation required, walk-ins only, 6 backpacks are available on a first come, first serve basis
Additional Info: Kids take home their masterpiece and how-to guide; backpack and all other supplies must be returned to Museum Guest Services
Picture-based Scavenger Hunt
Also available at Museum Guest Services, the young and young-at-heart can pick up a free scavenger hunt to complete as they visit the exhibits and stroll through Walter Jones Historical Park. Once completed, return to Guest Services to pick out a sweet treat!
