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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.

Please note that the Sept 13 Early Bird Read and Look and Family Gallery Tour programs are being held in the Perelman Building.

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.

  • The Paper Bag Princess
    • Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Rainbow Fish
    • Sunday, December 13, 2009, 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.

  • Travel through Asia
    • Sunday, November 8, 2009, Starts at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.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, November 22, 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 29, 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 13, 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.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.

  • Arms and Armor
    • Sunday, November 29, 2009, Starts at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
  • Discover Design
    • Sunday, December 13, 2009, Starts at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Winter Family Studio
All Ages
Free after Museum admission

The Museum’s art studios turn into a fun family destination. Families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, and explore the world of art through children’s books. No tickets are required for this free, drop-in program. Space is limited to thirty children at any given time.

  • Saturday, December 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 27, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, December 28, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 31, 2009, 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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