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.

Children & Families

Exploring Light

Friday, May 3

11:00am

Location: Art Galleries & Studio

Visit stations in the studio featuring different art materials to prompt discoveries about light. Then look at light in artworks in the galleries and listen to the story Light: Shadows, Mirrors and Rainbows by Natalie Rosinsky.

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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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