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 Paper

April 7

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

Listen to The Book with a Hole by Herve Tullet, hunt for holes in artworks in the galleries, and explore stencils in the studio.

Exploring Paint

May 5

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

Listen to Let’s Paint by Gabriel Aborozo, look at abstract art in the galleries, and explore a variety of tools to use with paint in the studio.

Exploring Sticks

June 2

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

Listen to Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis, hunt for artworks that use things from nature in the galleries, and explore natural materials in the studio.

Art Explorers | Upcoming Activities

Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Visit the galleries to find the artwork of the day. Examine the words and illustrations of a story and investigate a variety of materials in the art studio. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months with caregivers, but all are welcome. These free programs are offered the first Friday of the month. 11:00a to 11:45a | Free Admission.

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Toddler Art Explorers - Exploring Paper

Friday, April 7

11:00am

Location: Studio 1

1st Friday of the month | 11-11:45a | Meet in Studio 1 | Free of charge

Bring your toddler for some art-filled fun at the museum. Each month we will read a story, go on a gallery hunt and investigate art materials in the studio. Recommended for ages 1...

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Children & Families

Toddler Art Explorers - Exploring Paint

Friday, May 5

11:00am

Location: Studio 1

1st Friday of the month | 11-11:45a | Meet in Studio 1 | Free of charge

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

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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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