Helmutt’s House is an exciting stop for the exhibition, Samurai! Families can explore samurai armor side by side with western armor, and even learn a little Japanese! On the way to Helmutt’s House, take a look at the amazing Japanese conch shell included in the Knights of the Round Table. In Helmutt’s House, check out how Helmutt looks in a samurai helmet; discover the incredible prints of the rabbit samurai, Usagi Yojimbo by contemporary artist Stan Sakai; try on armor; and read books on your own or during Art Cart Activities. Find the exciting Usagi Yojimbo comic books in Helmutt’s House and in the Museum shop!
Art Carts are scheduled on the following days and times:
Wednesday:
1:30 - 3:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 12:30pm
12:30 - 2:00pm
2:00 - 3:30pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 1:00pm
1:30 - 3:00pm
Learn more about Samurai!
Learn more about Helmutt
- Marcia Lagerwey, Curator of Education
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