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String Break: Guitar Lab

Strum, make and explore in this hands-on family program inspired by “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” Stop by the guitar meet-and-greet to handle picks and strings and try out real electric and acoustic guitars. Then make a guitar pick necklace to take home, with curated music samples playing throughout the experience.
The program runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 16 to March 20, 2026, in the Wayne Thomas Gallery and is included with museum admission. All ages are welcome, and it is ideal for families.
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The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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