Family day "Cezanne"
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
The Family Day for the Cezanne exhibition is all about the French artist Paul Cezanne: from joyful colour experiments to his favourite subjects of landscapes, portraits and still lifes. An adventure on the storytelling magic carpet, a family tour and the activity booklet provide entertaining ways to discover the artworks. Painting and printing workshops for all ages offer the opportunity to design, research and perform.
All Family Day programme activities are included in the museum admission fee.
Programme
In the museum
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The info desk takes registrations for tours and provides answers to questions about the programme.
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Paint boxes and water brushes are available in the last room of the Cezanne exhibition, so you can try your hand at painting still lifes.
Recommended age: for children aged 3 and over; participation possible at any time
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
This activity booklet offers numerous suggestions for exploring the works in the exhibition independently and becoming creative. It is available free of charge in the museum foyer.
Who was Paul Cezanne? When did he live? What was his favourite mountain? On this playful tour, families can immerse themselves in the artist’s colourful imagery.
Recommended age: for children aged 6 and over, duration: approx. 30 minutes
German: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
English: 1:30 p.m.
French: 3:30 p.m.
Please register at the info desk.
A group journey through the exhibition on a colourful carpet to share observations, read stories aloud and create small works of art.
Recommended age: For children between 3 and 5 years old, duration: approx. 30 minutes
German: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Please register at the info desk.
In small groups, vivid stories are improvised based on various artworks using imagination, movement and voices.
Recommended age: For children aged 6 and over, duration: approx. 30 minutes
German: 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Please register at the info desk.
WORKSHOPS IN THE PARK & STUDIO
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
What animals are hiding in Paul Cezanne’s landscapes? Use blocks and ink rollers to create a printed image of your favourite animal.
Recommended age: for children aged 6 and over; participation possible at any time
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The trees, meadows, hills and ponds in the park provide inspiration for colourful landscapes. The images are captured on paper using oil pastels.
Recommended age: for children aged 3 and over; participation possible at any time
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Serafin mobile studio creates a collaborative artwork using painted fruit.
Recommended age: for children aged 3 and over; participation possible at any time
SPECIAL EVENTS
1–5 p.m.
Draw a card and be amazed: fascinating card tricks will be demonstrated, and you’ll even have the chance to join in.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Slip into the role of Cezanne’s wife Marie-Hortense or Michelangelo di Rosa, the boy in the red vest, and let your companion take a picture of you.
Kunstvermittlung
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