Storytime Studio: Head in the Clouds

Storytime Studio: Head in the Clouds invites children from birth through age 6 and their caregivers to combine open-ended play, a read-aloud, art exploration, and a gallery visit. This session explores Yoshitomo Nara’s *Sentinels of Stillness* in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden, an installation of three large white heads that began as palm-sized clay models. After reading Nara’s book *The Lonesome Puppy*, participants will create their own head sculptures from small rounds of clay.

When: November 18, 2026.

Showtimes: Two one-hour sessions are offered, with entry at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Each adult and child may participate for one hour.

Schedule: The 10:00 a.m. session includes open play from 10:00 to 10:15, a read-aloud from 10:15 to 10:30, art-making from 10:30 to 10:45, and a gallery tour from 10:45 to 11:00. The 11:00 a.m. session follows the same format: open play from 11:00 to 11:15, a read-aloud from 11:15 to 11:30, art-making from 11:30 to 11:45, and a gallery tour from 11:45 a.m. to noon.

Featured book: *The Lonesome Puppy* by Yoshitomo Nara.

Audience: The program is designed for children from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Everyone is welcome, and nursing caregivers may attend.

Tickets: Price not available.

Registration: No preregistration is required. Admission is first-come, first-served, and capacity is limited. If the 10:00 a.m. session is full, visitors may choose to return for the 11:00 a.m. session. Entry may pause once both sessions reach capacity.

Group information: Schools, youth groups, and other groups of eight or more adults and children are encouraged to reserve a separate group program by contacting HMSGEducation@si.edu.

Accessibility: Visitors who need services or accommodations, including ASL interpretation or live captioning, can contact HMSGEducation@si.edu. Requests are appreciated one to two weeks in advance.

Venue: Hirshhorn Art School, on the Museum’s Lower Level at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Address: Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Avenue SW and 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560.

Logistics: Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.