Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum offers gallery and studio courses for children of all ages, ranging from sound and movement for the youngest artists to special effects and modern art for the older crowd. Join professional artists in the youth and family programs for free film screenings and performances. brooklynmuseum.org
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum members can choose from classes for ages 3-15 that are all about exploring and investigating artistic concepts, including painting, sculpting, and drawing. For non-members, the museum also offers free teen programs for ages 11-18. metmuseum.org
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
You and your family can participate in gallery talks, where lively discussions are encouraged throughout the galleries. At the Art Labs, families can play, experiment, and create as they find connections between works of art. Lessons on techniques in modern and contemporary art are also offered during workshops. moma.org
Rubin Museum of Art
This museum of Himalayan art has programming for all ages, from a morning program for tots that’s full of storytelling and community building to Saturday art labs with a specific theme, all including a hands-on project. rmanyc.org
The family programs at the Whitney offer interactive tours, workshops, and special events for four different age groups, ages 0-12. Special stroller tours for parents with babies are even available. whitney.org
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