Learn, explore, create and grow as you discover new ways of interacting with art during the Museum’s program for its youngest visitors, with time for storytelling, looking at art, and art making.
Drawing
Dive into drawings from the collection, and then create your own drawings in a game with a partner.
Dreams
Discover dream-like scenes in woodblock prints and then create your own dream-inspired work of art using materials found at home.
The Moon
Marvel at artwork inspired by the moon, and then create your own lunar painting using materials found at home.
Artist Spotlight—Diego Rivera
Shine a spotlight on the life and artwork of Diego Rivera, and then make your own watercolor painting inspired by his work.
Nature
Explore the beauty of nature in art from across the earth and then create your own nature-inspired work of art. Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Materials
Investigate unique and unusual materials in contemporary art and then make your own sculpture out of materials from home.
Artist Spotlight—Georgia O’Keeffe
Shine a spotlight on the life and artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe and then make your own observational drawing inspired by her work.
Clothing
Examine wearable works of art in the museum’s collection and then create your own designed garment out of materials from home.
Artist Spotlight—Jacob Lawrence
Shine a spotlight on the life and artwork of Jacob Lawrence, and then make your own series of collages inspired by his work.
Helpers
Learn about what it means to be a helper through art, then create your own sculpture inspired by a helper in your community.
Opposites
Discover opposites in works of art inspired by creatures from around the world, then construct your own creature using materials found at home.
Transformations
Marvel at works of art that transform spaces then create your own mural to transform a space in your home or community.
Next Stop, the Future!
Imagine your future with surrealist inspired works of art then create your own dream-like collage using materials found at home.
Lines
Experience lines in various forms through unique works of art then create your own painting with lines in mind.
Creatures of Flight
Investigate mythical birds in flight through ancient art, then create your own sculpture of an imaginary creature that flies.
All About Me
Celebrate you while engaging with varying self-portraits of artists then create your own unique self-portrait.
Music and Rhythm
Experience music and rhythm through art and then create your own instrument using materials found at home.
Peace
Contemplate peace and harmony in unique objects from the collection and then create your own paper chain to spread messages of peace in your community.
My Senses
Engage your senses through contemporary mixed media art and then create your own texture collage using repurposed materials from home.
Travel the World
Travel to near and faraway places through art, then create a travel notebook to record observations from your journeys.
Animals
Investigate animals in art from around the globe and then create your own animal sculpture at home using materials found in your kitchen.
Community
Explore ideas of community in American art and then create a sign to share messages with your own community.
Ordinary and Extraordinary
Examine the extraordinary in ordinary objects then create your own work of art using objects from home.
Shapes
Discover patterns and shapes in mesmerizing works of art and then create your own weaving using materials found at home.
Imagine That!
Exercise your imagination by diving into contemporary art and then create your own imaginative sculptures at home.
Light and Dark
Discover works of art inspired by light and darkness, and create your own shadow puppet theater using materials from home.
I See, You See
Examine familiar things from different perspectives then compose and capture your own still life at home.
Big and Small
Marvel at the details found in big and small artworks and then make your own mosaic using materials found at home.
Sharing
Learn about unique objects from around the world and create a handmade card to share with someone special.
Water
Explore the natural element of water through magnificent landscapes from across the globe and create your own art using materials found at home.
Friendship
Admire artistic friendships and your own while creating a diorama scene of a favorite memory.
Colors
Experience a rainbow of colors through contemporary art then create your own colorful masterpiece using materials found at home.
Our World
Discover details from nature in artful objects from around the world and right outside your door.
Me and My Feelings
Explore your feelings through storytelling, portraits, and the creation of your own puppets.
Homes and Neighborhoods
Discover the many possibilities of the places people call home, including American artists, and then create your own.
Make Your Mark
Express your creativity and make art in your own way inspired by innovative modern artists.
