Draw On! At the William Benton Museum of Art

Tuesday, April 23 through Friday, April 26

1–4  each afternoon

Draw On! at The Benton is a free, fun-filled, four-day drawing event for all ages and abilities. Come one day or all four days to explore, replicate, imagine, doodle, and discover why drawing is a tool for learning, developing ideas, and relieving stress. We provide the materials, ideas, and support for free-form and observation drawing.

The Draw On! program was designed by The Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT. For details, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711. More details here: Draw On at the Benton Museum

The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum

The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum in Cheshire CT houses thousands of items from comic strips, cartoons, TV and advertising memorabilia that have been collected by Herb and Gloria Barker. The collection is uniquely American and tells us where our heads were at, and where our hearts are still, from the late 19th Century to now.

This is a museum which must be seen to be believed, and it is fascinating for the whole family. There are few museum exhibits of popular history that will engross your children as much as they do you. GI Joe, Shirley Temple, Raggedy Ann, Snoopy, board games and cereal box prizes. They’re all here.

The Barker Character, Comic, and Cartoon Museum is an astoundingly detailed walk through memory lane. Your memory. Your parents’ memories. Even your grandparents. If they played as children, they played with the stuff in this fantastic museum.

Open Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

Admission: $5 for adults

From Amazing Stories to Weird Tales: Pulp Art!

Friday the 29th at the Benton!

5-7 Reception for "From Amazing Stories to Weird Tales: Pulp Art" and "The Old and the New: Recent Acquisitions and Works from the Collections"


This will be a great way to begin the semester. Do not miss it! + Free cheese cubes, guaranteed!