Spring Discovery Days at Bayou Bend

Come Out and Play

March 15–April 30, 2021

Self-guided fun awaits families during Spring Discovery Days at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

Explore activities for all ages. To add to the experience, bring a smartphone or tablet, or ask for a single-use paper handout. See visiting protocols and get advance tickets.

♦ Kid Curators: Facts and Conclusions
A curator is a person who works at a museum and makes decisions about the art you see. Pretend to be a curator on this hunt through the Bayou Bend Collection, and use your sleuthing skills to identify important information about the objects on display. (for ages 9–13)

♦ Photo Challenge: Capture the Blooms
Try your hand (and eye) at photography challenges prompted by the spring blooms in the gardens. Upload your photos to the viewing gallery so you can share your experience with other visitors. Get inspired by their ideas, and add your own! (for ages 9–18)

♦ Origami Art Station
Pick up a single-use piece of paper from the outdoor art station and create a work of nature-inspired origami art to take home as a memento of your visit. (for ages 5 and up)

♦ Tree Inspector
Investigate challenges relating to six different species of trees found on the Bayou Bend property. (for ages 5–12)

♦ Animal Art Safari
Go hunting in the house for art inspired by our friends in the animal kingdom. How many different kinds of critters can you find? (for ages 5–10)

♦ Spring Story Stroll
What do gardens look like from the perspective of a bunny rabbit? Explore an illustrated story that you follow by visiting special sites along your stroll. (for ages 5–10)

♦ Garden Yoga
Pick a sunny spot in the gardens and follow provided yoga prompts. Pretend to be a frog, a flower, and more! (for ages 3 and up)

♦ Flowers: Color Hunt
Look for different colors of blooming flowers in the gardens. (for ages 3–7)

Self-Guided Hours
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.