Yarn Bombing the Museum

Q. What is yarn bombing?

A. Yarn bombing is a new form of street art. Artists knit or crochet shapes to cover objects in public spaces—poles, bus seats, mailboxes, statues and more.

Q. Why yarn bomb the museum?

A. History is about the lives of people who came before us. Their stories are full of energy, love, loss, passion, struggle, defeat and triumph. At the Michigan Historical Museum, we collect, preserve and share these stories using the artifacts left behind.

Q. How Can I get involved?

A. Come to one of our monthly Stitch Labs. Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new skills and create pieces for the yarn bomb that will be displayed during Be a Tourist in Your Own Town on June 1. Any projects made at the Stitch Labs with yarn from the museum must be used for the museum's event.

Stitch Labs - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All skill levels welcome; instruction, limited equipment available.

February 23

March 23

April 27

May 18
 

Kids' Stitch Labs - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn basic knitting, crocheting and weaving, or get messy with yarn and glue!

March 16

April 20
 

Be sure to tour our special exhibit, Put It On Paper, a celebration and exploration of the creative process.

Can't make it to a Stitch Lab? See our news release to learn about other ways you can participate.

The yarn bomb, Stitch Labs and Kids' Stitch Labs are included with museum admission. For more information, please send us an e‑mail or telephone (517) 373‑3559.

The Michigan Historical Museum—flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System—is located inside the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing. The museum and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street, two blocks east of M. L. King Jr. Boulevard. Sunday admission and weekend parking are free. Here's more information about how to find us.

Contact the Michigan Historical Museum.

Updated 02/13/2013