free things for kids to do

General admission is always free for kids age five and younger!

On the Go

Explore the museum with the mobile activities—like Family Backpacks and Art Tubes—at our Family Activity Cart, located on level two of the Hamilton Building. The cart will be out every day from June 2 through August 2.

Family Backpacks

Tromp through the galleries making art, playing games, piecing together puzzles. Try a different adventure every time you visit.

Art Tubes

Not enough time for a Backpack? Each Art Tube has a bite-sized artmaking activity to do in the galleries. Make your own western boots, design a hairdo based on an African mask, and more. 

Keep Your Eyes Peeled

Hotspots Make an Egyptian flower collar, leave a promise with an African sculpture, create your own building—who knows what you'll find this weekend? Look for this sign, or ask for locations at a welcome center.

Find

Just for Fun Family Center

Touch, scribble, dress up, build, and play in this family-friendly area!
Level 1, North Building

Kids Corner

Create your own mini-masterpiece.
Level 1, North Building

In the Galleries

You'll find fun stuff for kids—like our Architecture Viewmaster Game in Duncan Pavilion—throughout the museum.