Passport To The World: Cultural Program Series

From the Argentinian Tango Festival to Diwali Festival of Lights to a Chinese New Year Celebration join us in celebrating cultures from around the world in our year-long Passport To The World: Cultural Program Series! Each program will provide engaging, interactive and hands-on opportunities that will help to promote global literacy and foster tolerance and inclusion of different traditions, religions, appearances, languages and art forms.

Passport To The World: Cultural Programs are free with Museum Admission.

 

Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day
Date: March 28, 2026
Performance Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Story Time Theater

Celebrate Ireland with us this month with traditional Irish dance performances showcasing the precise footwork and rhythmic movements that make up the art of Irish dance. Get ready for an exciting performance that’s sure to delight dancers and spectators of all ages!

 

Mexico’s National Children’s Day
Date: April 25, 2026
Location: Story Time Theater

This month we celebrate Mexico’s Dia del Niño, or National Children’s Day. Celebrate the children in your life with traditional dance performances that showcase the rich and vibrant culture and traditions of our southern neighbor. ¡Celebra con nosotros!

 

Japan’s Sanja Festival
Date: May 16, 2026
Performance Times: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

As an island country in East Asia, Japan is made up of five main islands. Okinawa, although the smallest of the five islands, is rich in culture and tradition. Join us in celebrating this unique culture with Eisa dance and drum performances that honor the past while celebrating the future.