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The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers plenty of Family Programs that allow children and parents to learn, create, and most important, have fun together. All programs and events are free. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Visitor Services Desk.

Early Bird Read and Look (ages 3–5)
Free tickets required after Museum admission

Preschoolers and their families enjoy picture books and art projects presented in the Museum galleries.

  • New Clothes for New Year's Day
    • Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, February 28, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Roberto, The Insect Architect
    • Sunday, March 21, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, March 28, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Ooh-la-la (Max in Love)
    • Sunday, April 11, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Tours for Tots (ages 3–5)
Free tickets required after Museum admission

You are never too young to explore the Museum! Movement, play, and hands-on activities make up this fun tour designed especially for preschoolers and their families.

  • Fascinating Furniture
    • Sunday, February 14, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, February 28, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Animal Adventures
    • Sunday, March 21, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, March 28, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Painting Nature
    • Sunday, April 11, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, April 18, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Family Gallery Tour (ages 6–10)
Free tickets required after Museum admission

Children and their families are led on a gallery tour to explore themes and discover works of art.

  • Explore Asian Art
    • Sunday, February 14, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, February 28, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Arms and Armor
    • Sunday, March 21, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, March 28, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Modern Madness
    • Sunday, April 11, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, April 18, 2010, Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Drawing Together (all ages)
Free after Museum admission

Do you like to draw? All family members are welcome to try their drawing skills in the Museum galleries. An artist is on hand to provide materials and encouragement. Drop in anytime between noon and 3:00 p.m. to sketch, doodle, or create a masterpiece.

  • Sunday, February 14, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 28, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 21, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 28, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 11, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 18, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Medieval Art Stops
Free after Museum admission

Discover the secrets behind illuminated manuscripts, masonry, and panel painting. Our friendly staff will demonstrate ancient techniques and provide you with fun facts.

  • Sunday, February 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Family Studio
Free after Museum admission

Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books in the Museum’s art studios. Each month highlights a different theme. No tickets required.

Family Studio is generously supported by The Victory Foundation.
  • Kites, Blossoms, and 99 Golden Boats
    • Sunday, March 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Picasso in Paris
    • Sunday, April 4, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Any Day, Any Time

Audio Guides for Children
Art comes to life with the American Art Kids Tour and the Arms and Armor Tour, interactive audio guides written especially for children ages 6–10. To learn more, inquire at the Visitor Services Desks located in the East and West entrances.

Self-Guided Family Tours
Explore the Museum at your own pace with a free, printed family guide that includes information about selected works of art and artists as well as looking questions and fun activities.

Currently available:

African American Stories in Art

Look, draw, and write your way through the American Art galleries and learn about works of art that tell a story about African Americans in the 1800s.

Arms and Armor

Imagine that you are a knight entering a tournament as you explore the Arms and Armor galleries. Families will look closely, draw, and write as they prepare for the joust.

Looking at Landscapes

Travel with your family to the galleries of European art and explore landscape paintings from many countries.
 

For more information, please contact the Division of Education by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .

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