Kids & Families
Explore a variety of engaging programs for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between. Make cool art, see live performances, or take a family-friendly tour of the Museum. Our programs and in-gallery materials invite you to look, talk, and interpret works of art together.
Thursday, March 1 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Parts of Art
Come to the Museum to explore a part of art. What will be in the box this week? Lines, shapes,... Read more >
Saturday, March 3 | 11 am
Children's Performance: American Dreams with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Bright Star Touring Theatre welcomes audiences of all ages to this fast-paced introduction to... Read more >
Saturday, March 3 | 11 am
Drop-In Studio
Join us for hands-on craft workshops from 11 am to 3 pm on Children's Performance days.
Saturday, March 3 | 1 pm
Children's Performance: American Dreams with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Bright Star Touring Theatre welcomes audiences of all ages to this fast-paced introduction to... Read more >
Saturday, March 17 | 10 am
Traveling through Time
Join us for a workshop that travels through space and time to learn about art from different... Read more >
Saturday, March 17 | 1 pm
Traveling through Time
Join us for a workshop that travels through space and time to learn about art from different... Read more >
Saturday, March 24 | 10 am
Transforming Everyday Materials
Reuse, recycle, repurpose! Come learn how to transform the ordinary into extraordinary.
... Read more >
Saturday, March 24 | 1 pm
Transforming Everyday Materials
Reuse, recycle, repurpose! Come learn how to transform the ordinary into extraordinary.
... Read more >
Thursday, March 29 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Seasons and Nature
It’s spring! Come to the Museum to celebrate and explore the seasons.
Preschoolers, ages 2–4,... Read more >
Saturday, April 7 | 10 am
Special Project: Lines That Link Communities
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, families... Read more >
Saturday, April 7 | 1 pm
Special Project: Lines That Link Communities
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, families... Read more >
Thursday, April 12 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Animals in Art
The Museum has so many animals in art. What animal will we explore this week? Maybe something... Read more >
Sunday, April 22 | 1 pm
Outdoor Spring Family Festival: Rhythms of the Heart
A celebration of the work of children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan. Bring your... Read more >
Thursday, April 26 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Movement
Up, down, round and round, stomp your feet and twirl around! Let’s explore all kinds of creative... Read more >
Saturday, April 28 | 10 am
Special Event: Experiments with Art and Science with the Sierra Club
Artists and scientists are more similar than we think: they both solve problems with creative... Read more >
Saturday, April 28 | 1 pm
Special Event: Experiments with Art and Science with the Sierra Club
Artists and scientists are more similar than we think: they both solve problems with creative... Read more >
Saturday, May 5 | 10 am
Special Project: Lines That Link Communities
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, families... Read more >
Saturday, May 5 | 1 pm
Special Project: Lines That Link Communities
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, families... Read more >
Thursday, May 10 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Places
Whether we are traveling near or far, places shape our experience of the world. Come to the... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 10 am
Adventures in Color
What’s your favorite color? Spend some time exploring color in the galleries and in the studio.... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 1 pm
Adventures in Color
What’s your favorite color? Spend some time exploring color in the galleries and in the studio.... Read more >
Thursday, May 24 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: People and Portraits
Portraits can tell us a lot about a person. Come to the Museum and explore people in art.
... Read more >