MUSKEGON, MI — The Muskegon Museum of Art is excited to present an exhibition featuring over sixty original illustrations from America’s most-loved picture books, Little Golden Books. Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Art from Golden Books will be on display at the Muskegon Museum of Art from February 16 to April 30.
From the Random House Archives, Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Art from Golden Books features illustrations from beloved Golden Book classics such as The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, Home for a Bunny, The Color Kittens, I Can Fly, and more.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 16 at 5 PM. This is a free and family-friendly reception with a Golden Books themed art activity and story time with MMA Docents. Additional free, family-friendly, events throughout the course of the exhibition are posted on the MMA website.
Story Time in the Gallery with Hackley Public Library
- Thursday, February 23 | 4-5 PM
- Thursday, March 23 | 4-5 PM
- Thursday, April 27 | 4-5 PM
Join the Muskegon Museum of Art in welcoming Hackley Public Library’s story time in our new exhibition, Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Artwork from Golden Books! Explore the original illustrations from some of your favorite Golden Books, listen to stories, sing songs, and groove to movement activities! Intended for ages 0-5, in-person story time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere.
- Saturday, April 8 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Enjoy free admission into the museum, visit the Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Art from Golden Books exhibition, and make your own book on Super Saturday in April!
Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Artwork from Golden Books is organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Abilene, Texas. This exhibition is underwritten by DTE Energy, Mike & Kay Olthoff, and the David & Carol Folkert Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.
For more information or questions, contact Kristina Broughton at [email protected] or call at 231-720-2574.
