Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


Family & Parent Resources

PreSchool Story Time
Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1 pm

mom and kid Children, ages 2 ½ to 5 with a parent or caregiver, are invited to visit the Gray Children’s Center to enjoy themed stories and art activities. This program encourages social interaction while stimulating young imaginations and promoting early literacy. PreSchool Story Time lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Free with Museum admission.
No advance reservations needed.

 

Grand Sundays
April 19, May 17, and June 21 at 2 pm

Join Spertus staff on the third Sunday of every month for special activities for grandparents and their wonderful grandkids. Tour the Open Depot, explore the Gray Children’s Center, and create masterpieces in the Arts Workshop.

Grandparents are encouraged to bring a small personal or historical keepsake with them and be ready to share the story behind the object during the program.

Best for ages 5+ with a grandparent, but all ages welcome. No advance reservations needed. Free with museum admission.

Polk Bros. Foundation

Spertus programs for Chicago Public School students and teachers are made possible in part by a generous grant from the Polk Bros. Foundation.

Additional support for these programs is provided by the Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. and the Walter & Caroline Sueske Charitable Trust.

 


Spertus is a Jewish institution grounded in Jewish values that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.

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