Families
Eye Spy: Adventures in Art is an interactive exhibition for families. Five separate areas focus on art and art museums, Museum Magic & Mysteries, George Bellows, the woodcarvings of Elijah Pierce, and the art of ancient Mexico. Click here for more information.
Battelle
Major Sponsor
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
September - May
Saturdays 1:00-3:00 pm
For families with children
ages 6 and older
This fun drop-in program is designed so that families with school-age children can discover and create together! Families will explore artwork in the galleries through a variety of interactive games and work together on a unique art project in the Nationwide Studio. Doodles art projects and activities change from month to month.
No registration required. Free with Museum admission.
Click here to download a list of Doodles programs for the 2007-2008 season.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
Family Sundays
For families with children ages 6 and older
Dates and times vary.
Family Sundays are lively drop-in events when families with school-age children can enjoy and discover art together! Each Family Sunday celebrates an artist, current exhibition, or art concept and offers a variety of hands-on art projects, interactive gallery games, performing arts concerts and educational exhibits.
Family Sundays provide multiple opportunities for families to explore art together. All activities and projects are designed so that adults and children work together to have fun and meaningful experiences with great art at the museum. No registration required. Free.
Click here to download a list of Family Sunday programs for the 2007-2008 season.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
September - May
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm
For families with children ages 3-8
This spirited drop-in program is designed so that families with young children can discover and create art together! Each 1st Saturdays program celebrates an artist, current exhibition or art concept and includes a hands-on art project, interactive gallery game and a related arts performance such as music, storytelling or theatre. All activities and projects are designed so that adults and children work together to have fun and meaningful experiences with great art at the Museum.
No registration required. Free with Museum admission.
Click here to download a list of 1st Saturdays programs for the 2007-2008 season.
Wendy's International
Supporting Sponsor
Sponsor
Mr. Donald G. Dunn
Sponsor
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
September - April
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
For families with children ages 4-5
Play, pretend and create! In this animated month-long art class, families explore art together through play, movement, music, gallery games and art-making. This program is designed so that a child and favorite adult discover and create together!
Registration is required. To register for any 2007-2008 session call Merilee Mostov at 614-629-0358. $20/session for members. $30/session for nonmembers.
Click here to download a list of WOW Art! Sessions for the 2007-2008 season.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
Let your imagination soar this summer!
June-August
Students entering grades 1-6
Summer Art Workshops provide positive creative experiences for children entering first through sixth grades. Led by artists and art teachers, each workshop includes lively gallery sessions, imaginative activities, and unique art projects. Students will investigate art and stretch their imaginations through play, experimentation, and exploration. Click here for more information on dates and programs.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
Gallery Hunts
All ages
Gallery (Scavenger) Hunts are a fun way for visitors of all ages to explore the Museum galleries and special exhibitions. Ask for the current Gallery Hunt at the Admission desk in the Museum lobbies.
Free.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
Museum on the Move!
The Museum on the Move! Family outreach program brings hands-on art activities to local festivals, fairs, libraries and cultural events. Look for Museum on the Move! at the Columbus Arts Festival, the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Summer Reading Program, Red, White and Boom, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Popcorn Pops series, The New Albany Classic, the Good Neighbor Picnic and other events near you.
Museum on the Move! is presented by Cardinal Health.
Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor
Beaux Arts
Sponsor
Click here for more information about Family Programs.
