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Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

The One-Legged Torii

There stands a well-known "one-legged" torii (archway) in Nagasaki, Japan. It belongs to the Sanno Shrine, which is located only 800 meters away from the epicenter of the atomic bomb. The shockwaves were so great, one of the support columns was knocked down. However, the other somehow remained standing and kept the gate upright and continued to support itself. While Sanno Shrine has been reconstructed, this torii remains the same as it carefully balances itself and serves as a reminder of the nuclear destruction that took place. Take home a completed torii statue and carefully paint away one leg until only one remains. You may keep this statue and reflect on the history of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Ages 13+.

Summer II Studio Programs

Register in-person from April 11, 2023, to July 1, 2023, for July summer studio classes. Adult classes offered are acrylics and watercolors.

Summer Studio Programs

Register in-person from April 11, 2023, to May 27, 2023, for Studio Programs offered. Children's classes include, painting, clay, mixed media. Teen classes include painting and drawing. Adult classes include, watercolor, Jewelry making, acrylics and Ceramics.

Artventurous: Storytelling

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

Animal Encounters: Bobcat

Join us as we introduce you to a different resident of the Chihuahuan Desert each month. Learn about the tracks they leave, the sounds they make, and ways to help with their conservation. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals we share our desert with. No registration required. All ages welcome.

STEAMpunk--Erika Anderson, Civil Engineer

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 6-10.

Meerschiedt Recreation Center 50th Anniversary Celebration

History Detectives

How do historians discover history? What sources do they use? What kinds of questions do they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month. Please plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15-minutes for questions if needed. No registration required. Ages 12+.

S.T.E.A.M. Saturday

What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment! Practice being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Registration is recommended. Ages 7+

Adult Dungeons And Dragons

Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!