Dive into the many wonders of mythical creatures through looking at and creating art. Art Kids summer programming offers families a summer of fun and learning through unique hands-on activities in a comfortable, playful, and imaginative setting. 

Family Guide
Get to know the warm color family during your visit with our free guide! Pick up a booklet from any Visitor Services desk when you get to the museum.

Family Festivals
Sunday, July 7 & Sunday, August 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
Celebrate with artist demonstrations, art making and performances in the South Vaulted Walkway and other locations in main building.

All activities are free after Pay-What-You-Wish admission. No registration required.

Art Kids Studio
Fridays–Sundays
South Vaulted Walkway, Ground Floor
Drop-in, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome.

Themes
July 5 – July 14: Creature Features
July 9 – August 4: Flashy, Friendly, Ferocious
August 9 – August 25: Home for Beasts Big and Small

Art Kids Studio activities are free with museum admission; visitors 18 & under are always free.

Art Kids Summer Workshops
July 20 & August 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In these one-day workshops, children will have fun and informative experiences in the galleries followed by hands-on projects with teaching artists in our studio. Both workshops are designed for specific age groups; click below to learn more.

Themes
July 20: Mythical Creature Lego Prints
August 17: Pokemon Party

$15 per student. Registration required.

Cassatt Storytime
June 27, July 25 & August 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Join us in the Toll Gallery 252 for a story-time inspired by the themes in Mary Cassatt at Work. Fun for all ages. Included with museum admission.