Noah’s Ark at the Skirball: The Art of Imagination
The Art of Storytelling
Welcome to Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™ | 5:36min
Peek inside Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, the award-winning exhibition that brings to life a timeless story about overcoming challenges, celebrating community, and the role each of us can play in helping build a better world. Let your imagination soar and join our educators aboard a great big boat filled with hundreds of handcrafted animals—from cuddly companions to life-sized puppets—all made from recycled materials and everyday objects.
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Bienvenidos a Noah's Ark at the Skirball™ | 6:43min
Echen un vistazo a dentro del Noah's Ark at the Skirball, la exposición premiada que le da vida a un cuento sin tiempo sobre la superación de retos, que celebra la comunidad y que nos enseña como crear un mundo mejor. Dejen que su imaginación vuele mientras acompañen a nuestros educadores a bordo de un gran barco que esta lleno de cientos de animales hechos a mano---desde compañeros de peluche hasta marionetas de tamaño real-todos hechos de materiales reciclados y objetos cotidianos.
A Lenape Flood Story | 7:33min
Can you think of a time when you did something that made you feel proud? Join Noah's Ark educator Dillon for a story adapted from one told by the Lenape, an Indigenous people of the northeastern woodlands of Canada and the United States. In the story, animals work together to overcome a challenge and learn that even small acts can make a big difference.
A Maasai Flood Story | 5:45min
Join Noah’s Ark educator Dena as she shares a lyrical adaptation of a story told by the Maasai, a group of people from Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa. Take part in a journey to find land alongside a lion, a cheetah, a dove, and a vulture who makes a surprising discovery.
Note: The storyteller has chosen to respectfully pay homage to the East African dialect based on active research.