Youth and Family Programs

Fun for All Ages at the Museum

Make memories together through programs that encourage lifelong learning, self-expression, and (of course) fun. Explore the upcoming lineup of Family Creative Playdates, Create & Plays, Family Fundays, Sensory Explorations, and Homeschool Programs, and learn more about Summer Art Camp below.

Holiday Family Funday

10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Ideal for All Ages

Explore the museum with FREE Family Fundays throughout the 
year! These special days offer a new experience to learn about different holiday traditions and histories each time you visit. Music, art-making, and gallery engagements are sure to inspire young creators. 

  • Sunday, December 7 | Classic Christmas (Walk-In)
    • Full Schedule:
      • 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Family Artmaking
      • 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Reindeer Games in Luther Hall
      • 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Snack Boxes and Hot Chocolate for Sale in the Taft Café
      • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Classic Christmas Storytime in the Music Room
      • 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Musical Performance by Jake Speed and the Freddies
      • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Explore Holiday Displays and Special Exhibitions
  • Sunday, December 14 | Holiday Family Funday: Hanukkah Celebration (Walk-In)

This is a FREE event! Registration not required.

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Create & Play

Third Wednesdays, 10:15–11 a.m. | Ideal for Ages 2–5 with Caregiver

Move through the galleries with your young one while learning about art through guided activities and interactive games. Then get creative in the studio and make a masterpiece to take home.

Registration required. Includes admission to exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries. 

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Sensory Explorations

Select Sundays, 1–3 p.m. | Ideal for All Ages

Designed for individuals with sensory sensitivity as well as blind or low vision, Sensory Explorations allows you to use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum's collection and exhibition gallery spaces with specially trained educators. Tools like 3D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes offer a multi-sensory adventure at the Taft.

After exploring the galleries, create your own work of art during open studio time in the Dater Education Room and join special guests for additional sensory friendly activities.

  • January 11, 2026 (Walk-In)
  • March 29, 2026 (Walk-In)

This is a FREE event! Registration not required.

Questions? Contact accessibility@taftmuseum.org.

Special thanks to Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for providing the 3-D reproductions. 

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Family Funday

10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Ideal for All Ages

Explore the museum with FREE Family Fundays throughout the 
year! Save the date for these upcoming events in 2026.

This is a FREE event! Registration not required.

Plan Your Visit

Homeschool Program

10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Ideal for Students Grades K-12

Homeschool families are invited to participate in a learning experience with an English Language Arts focus. Students will explore the galleries with the guidance of volunteer educators and creatively express their learning through artmaking in the studio. Participants can drop in at any point during the session and move through the experience at their own pace.

$5 for all attendees. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum's collection galleries.

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Family Creative Playdate

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Ideal for Ages 8 and Above

Join us for a creative workshop designed for families to explore the magic of printmaking using everyday materials and accessible techniques. Participants will learn how to create bold, vibrant prints—no printing press or prior experience needed! Inspired by the special exhibition, Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White, this hands-on session encourages experimentation with texture, color, and pattern.

$20 for Taft members, $25 for non-members. Admission is FREE for youth ages 17 and under. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum's collection galleries.

Summer Art Camp

Ideal for Students K-12

Get creative with the Taft Museum of Art! Whether your child is thinking about becoming an artist or just likes to have fun making art, small camp sizes and hands-on activities with experienced teachers will make summer even better.

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Education Sponsors

  • Education Sponsors

  • Children's Education Programs

  • Family Funday Media Partner

  • Artists Reaching Classrooms Sponsors

  • Early Expressions Sponsor

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