Gallery Activities

Sketch from the Original

Take a seat in front of your child's favorite artwork and let them hone their drawing skills by sketching from a master.

Write a Story

Find a realistic painting or sculpture with recognizable subjects and write a story together that answers the following questions: Who are the people? Where are they? What are they doing?

Become an Art Detective 

Buy some postcards at the Museum Shop and ask children to find the pictured items. Later, the cards can be arranged for a home exhibition.

Play "I Spy" 

Have children choose an object in a gallery and describe it to other family members so that each one can take turns guessing what the object is. For example, "I spy a work of art that is red and brown with sharp edges."

Seek and Find 

Ask your children to find paintings that have his or her favorite colors, shapes, or objects in them. This game teaches children to look closely at objects.

For more ideas, check out the family guidebook Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces, which is packed with games, suggestions, and tips to help families have fun at the museum. It can be purchased online or at our Museum Shop.