Kids and Family Programs

Special events and in-gallery activities are a great way to enjoy the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ with your family. Extend your experience with at-home art activities inspired by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s collection and special exhibitions.

BPS Sundays

Thanks to a partnership between the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and the City of Boston, Boston Public Schools students and up to three family members can visit the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ for free every first and second Sunday of the month!

Join us this summer for art making, family tours, and more! See BPS Sundays for more information.

At the Museum

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ing with Kids and Family

The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ is a great place to bring children. Learn how to make the most of your Museum visit.

Art Connections Cards Family Activity

Explore the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ with your children! Search for objects and images—from cats and flowers to mythical creatures to arms and armor—to learn interesting facts and get ideas for art-making activities. Each activity focuses on a specific theme, linking intriguing objects from many cultures.

Activities for Kids and Families

Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

July 28, 2024
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

July 28, 2024
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 1, 2024
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 1, 2024
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 4, 2024
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 4, 2024
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 8, 2024
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 8, 2024
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 11, 2024
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 11, 2024
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 15, 2024
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 15, 2024
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 18, 2024
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 18, 2024
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making: Handmade Beads

August 22, 2024
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person
Artist Toolbox Cart

Artist Toolbox Cart: Painting

August 22, 2024
5:30 pm–8:30 pm

Studio Art Classes and Workshops

The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ offers studio art classes and workshops for families, children, teens, and adults, taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art.

Artful Adventures at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥

A customized introduction to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and its collections for groups of children from early childhood, after school, nontraditional school settings, special needs programs, and summer camps. Participatory and interactive, programs at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ last an hour and a half and include a tour and an art-making activity.

Home School Programs

Specially designed home school programs for children between the ages of 6-18 years that meet on Friday mornings September through June.

At Home

Art Making at Home

Learn something new! Enjoy free step-by-step instructions for a variety of art-making techniques related to the Museum’s collections.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Playdates at Home

Listen to a story and make art while watching free 15-minute videos appropriate for children ages 4 and under.

Junior Artists at Home

Enjoy Junior Artists with free videos online! Kids can see exactly how to create their own art project inspired by a work of art in the Museum’s collection. Recommended for children ages 5 to 8.