Kids and Family Programs
Courtesy of Tony Rinaldo.
Courtesy of Tony Rinaldo.
Special events and in-gallery activities are a great way to enjoy the MFA with your family. Extend your experience with at-home art activities inspired by the MFA’s collection and special exhibitions.
At the Museum
Visiting with Kids and Family
The MFA is a great place to bring children. Learn how to make the most of your Museum visit.
Art Connections Cards Family Activity
Explore the MFA with your children! Search for objects and images—from cats and flowers to mythical creatures to arms and armor—to learn interesting facts and get ideas for art-making activities. Each activity focuses on a specific theme, linking intriguing objects from many cultures.
Activities for Kids and Families
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
June 3, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person10:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
June 10, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Open House
Juneteenth
June 19, 2023
10:00 am–5:00 pm
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.
In Person
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
June 24, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
July 1, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
July 8, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Gallery Activities and Tours
Drop-In Art Making: Tote Bags
July 15, 2023
10:00 am–4:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Studio Art Classes and Workshops
The MFA offers studio art classes and workshops for families, children, teens, and adults, taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art.
Artful Adventures Home School Programs
Artful Adventures offers specially designed home school programs for kids and teens ages 6 to 18 on Thursday and Friday mornings during the school year. Taught by experienced Museum educators, these age-appropriate programs last 2 hours and include close looking at objects from the collection paired with a related art lesson.
At Home
Art Making at Home
Learn something new! Enjoy free step-by-step instructions for a variety of art-making techniques related to the Museum’s collections.
MFA Playdates at Home
Listen to a story and make art while watching free 15-minute videos appropriate for children ages 4 and under.
Junior Artists at Home
Enjoy Junior Artists with free videos online! Kids can see exactly how to create their own art project inspired by a work of art in the Museum’s collection. Recommended for children ages 5 to 8.