Galleries 202, 203, and 204, Saint Louis Art Museum; photograph by Alise O'Brien
Family Fun at the Museum
Inspire lifelong connections with art through fun family programs, gallery guides, and activities. Find something new to do with each visit!
Family Sundays
Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. Each Family Sunday features a different theme and art project.
Family Resources
Travel through time and across the globe without ever leaving St. Louis! Take a self-guided, engaging tour of artworks in the Museum’s collection with a Family Gallery Guide or grow curiosity for art through drawing, writing, movement, and imagining using a Find Activity Card.
Available at the Welcome Desks and Families Resources sign at the Museum.
Wee Weekends
Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends takes place one Friday and one Saturday a month, and provides a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Free; registration is required.
Check the calendar for upcoming events. Registration opens the first Monday of each month.
Virtual Wee Wednesdays
Wee Wednesdays include reading a story, looking at art from the Museum’s collection, and creating an art activity with materials found in your home. Each on-demand session has its own theme. Use the link below to access the videos and then share your artwork with us by using the hashtags #STLArtMuseum and #WeeWednesday.
Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Teens
Teen Arts Council
Teen Arts Council (TAC) is a group of arts-minded teens who serve as ambassadors and advisors in designing and implementing programs by teens for teens. TAC members meet twice a month during the school year and receive behind-the-scenes Museum experiences, free arts-related workshops, and a creative and supportive arts community.
Young Artists Exhibition
The Young Artists Exhibition that is displayed in the Student Gallery is organized annually to encourage local teens to create art and to showcase their work to a broad audience.
Museum Assistants
The Museum Assistant program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills such as cooperation, time management, and problem solving. As paid, part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events.
SLAM Teen Assistant Training www.timparkerphoto.com
Art Quest
Join Saint Louis Art Museum educators on a quest to explore art from around the globe, learn about how and why artists create, and make art with materials found in your home. Each on-demand session has its own theme. Use the link below to access the videos and then share your artwork with us by using the hashtags #STLArtMuseum and #SLAMArtQuest.
Recommended for youth ages 6 to 12 and their adult companions.
Family Festivals
From hands-on art making to enchanting performances, there’s something for everyone at a SLAM Family Festivals. Wander through our galleries, enjoy special activities for all ages, and make memories with family and friends. Whether you’re here for a seasonal celebration or an annual event, Family Festivals are filled with joy, creativity, and inspiration!
Winter Celebrations
Let’s make the season merry and bright! The Saint Louis Art Museum celebrates the festive winter season and global seasonal traditions in December with a weekend of art making and live performances each year. Be sure to check the events calendar for a full schedule as December approaches!
Events Calendar
The Radhanika Dance School performing during 2024 Winter Celebrations.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Enjoy a day of culture, performance, and tradition! The free, annual Kwanzaa Celebration is presented in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Saint Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter each December and includes an art-making activity and self-guided tour in the galleries, as well as a performance in the Museum’s Farrell Auditorium.
Presented in partnership with St. Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter,Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Be sure to check the events calendar for a full schedule as December approaches!
Support
Kwanzaa is supported by the Dana Brown Endowed Fund for Education and Community Programs.
2023 Kwanzaa Celebration
