Bring your toddler for some art-filled fun at the museum. Each month we read a story, go on a gallery hunt, and investigate art materials in the studio. Recommended for ages 18-36 months, but all are welcome.

Exploring Light and Shadow

June 3, 11:00am-11:45am . Studio 1 . Free of Charge

Let's explore light and shadow! Listen to the story I See a Shadow by Laura Breen, look at an artwork that uses shadow in the gallery and make some shadows of your own in the studio.

Featured Programs

Preschool Playdates

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the FIA. They are designed for children and accompanying caregivers, and are offered free of charge. Groups of six or more, please contact the Education Department to make a reservation.

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After-School Programs

Grades K-12

Students enjoy gallery and studio experiences that develop their creative problem solving skills and help them express ideas through visual art. 

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Baby Tours

Up to 18 months

See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their visual preferences and learn skills to develop their visual and language centers of the brain. 

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