Education: Youth and Family Programs

See art. Make art. Youth and Family Programs create connections between works in our galleries and your life.
 

Art Classes and Special Events

Child in art class at the Museum

Meet the Museum For ages 2–3. Explore, learn, create, and grow in the Brooklyn Museum.

Child drawing in the Museum

Arty Facts For ages 4–7. Make meaningful connections through exciting gallery activities and creative art workshops with your son or daughter.

Students in studio art class

Gallery/Studio Program For ages 6–adult. Fun and challenging art courses taught by professional artists.

Child and adult doing crafts

Hands-on Art at Target First Saturday For all ages. Enjoy family art workshops as well as performances, films, and other free events each month.

Target First Saturday. Photo by Cat Guzman

Special programs For all ages. Join us for art workshops, performances, and other programming designed for you and your child.
 

 

Summer Programs

Day camp visit in progress

Day Camp Tours for ages 6–12. Bring the Museum to life for your campers.

Two BCAP campers

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) For ages 7–12. Weave exciting connections between art, culture, nature, and science in this innovative two-week day camp.
 

 

Resources

Family looking at African art in the Museum

Visit together For all ages. Check out these helpful tips for making your visit to the Brooklyn Museum a memorable one.

Visitors using a Family Guide

Family Guides For ages 5 and up. Explore the Museum with these free, downloadable guides that are also available for pickup at the Visitor Center and in the galleries.

Young person with computer

Online Activities For ages 8 and up: Ancient Egypt, Brooklyn Expedition, and Basquiat: Street to Studio