Friday, July 5–Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dive into the many wonders of mythical creatures through looking at and creating art. Art Kids summer programming kicks off in July, offering families a summer of fun and learning through unique hands-on activities in a comfortable, playful, and imaginative setting. With art making in the Art Kids Studio, family tours twice daily, and a local artist residency, this summer has something for every family, because every kid is an art kid!
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 included with Pay-What-You-Wish admission. No registration required.
Art Kids Studio
Saturday and Sunday
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
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 this series of one-day workshops, museum teachers guide children through fun and informative experiences in the galleries followed by hands-on projects in the Education Classrooms. Workshops are designed for specific age groups.
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 Impressionist Gallery for a story-time inspired by the themes in Mary Cassatt at Work. Fun for all ages. Included with museum admission.
Artist-in-Residence
We're highlighting the work of Kalila Jones this summer. Check out her work all summer long in the Art Kids Studio!
Photo courtesy of the artist.
Ongoing In-Person Offerings
Programs are free with museum admission.
Art Kids Tours
Saturday and Sunday
Meet in the South Vaulted Walkway, Ground Floor
11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Look, discover, and tell us what you think on these playful tours for families. Recommended for ages 4 – 10.
Free with museum admission; visitors 18 & under are always free.
Little Art Kids
Select Saturdays
Classrooms 1 & 2, First Floor
Drop-in, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers and their grownups get to know the museum through art-making and creative play.
Free with museum admission; visitors 18 & under are always free.
Pop Up Studio
Select Fridays
Drop-in, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Make art with a local Philly maker.
Get in Touch
Questions? Email us at familyprograms@philamuseum.org.
Health & Safety Policies
Learn more about our health and safety policies here.