Aug 24 Monday
Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pmAges: 7 - 12Fee: $125 or $112.50 for members.Students bring: Water bottle & snack each day.
THEME: PORCH PARTYDuring this week of art camp students will engage in furniture design concepts and learning about various mosaic designs. Using recycled ceramic tiles, small flat stones found and glass blobs to create their own mosaic tabletops and painting the legs to match the design.
Each camper will take home a table and mirror of their design for their room or porch!
In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.
Summer Hours:June 1 – September 30:Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Aug 25 Tuesday
Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents.
Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.
Aug 26 Wednesday
Images and poetry are the essence of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s current Lobby Gallery exhibit. Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine is a series of oil paintings and corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artist Wendy McWhorter. This exhibition is in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery through August 27, 2026.
Hours:Monday thru Friday: 9am – 3pmSaturday: 12pm – 4pmSunday: 12pm – 4pm
Aug 29 Saturday
Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.
See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.
Tours:Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Admission: $5 adults(12 and under free)
Aug 31 Monday
Sep 05 Saturday
Sep 12 Saturday
Cost: FREEAudience: All ages, abilities, and interests
🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create
Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.
What to Expect:
🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning
Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.
Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!
Sep 19 Saturday