Youth & Families

We love welcoming kids and families to The Museum!

Sun Valley Museum of Art welcomes children of all ages to come visit with their families. We provide opportunities for learning and discovery through hands-on, sensory play and art making to engage multiple generations, build confidence and encourage self-expression.

Hablamos espanol!

Things to know before your visit:

While you are at The Museum:

Be sure to take advantage of the Museum Art Lab and the Family Activity Guides to lead you through the exhibition and engage in hands-on art activities.

You do not need to know everything about the art, the artist or the theme. You are welcome to just come explore!

We want children to feel confident and curious—let them lead the discussion and ask questions.

But please remember these important rules:

Do not touch works of art
Keep a safe distance between you and each work of art
No leaning on or touching walls or cases
Running, pushing, and roughhousing are not allowed in The Museum

Questions to ask during your visit:

What do you see going on in this picture?
What makes you say that?
What do you think a good title for this art would be?
The art has named it ______(read title).
Why do you think it’s called that?
Does this remind you of anything you have seen before?
Why or why not?

Questions to ask after your visit:

Discuss with your children what they saw and remember from their visit.

What was the most interesting piece of art they saw?
Why is that?
What was the most beautiful?
What makes you say that?
Have your children draw what they saw at The Museum and tell you about their drawing

Share with your friends how much fun your family had and invite them to join you next time you visit!

Teens

Hands-on art making experiences that foster learning and discovery, and connection and collaboration with peers.

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Family Days (FREE!)

Explore art and ideas, build confidence in self-expression and interact with multiple generations through hands-on activities, games and arts experiences.

Afternnon Art at Sun Valley Museum of Art

Afternoon Art (FREE!)

Families join us to view the exhibition, make art, and explore The Museum’s Art Lab together (designed for families with kids ages 5–12)

Look Play Create at Sun Valley Museum of Art

Look, Play, Create (FREE!)

Developed for young artists as an introduction to art through looking activities and art making (designed for families and kids ages 1–5)

Kids Summer Art Camps

Created for youth in grades 3rd-5th and 6th-8th to explore the arts, learn and have fun over summer break.

Art Lab

Connect to art and the BIG IDEA with engaging, interactive experiences and play.

Museum Family Activity Guide

Visiting the museum is a wonderful activity for multi-generations. Embark on a learning adventure with us!

Company of Fools Parent & Baby Performances

Parent & Baby Theatre Performances

Company of Fools creates a special opportunity where parents can get out to see a play with their babies in tow!

Upcoming Youth & Family Programming

Tue, October 20

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (M–Z)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

This event has already passed.

Wed, October 21

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art Fall 2020 Session

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (A–L)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Fri, October 23

SOLD OUT! (SESSION 1) FAMILY PROGRAM: Afternoon Art

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

2:30 PM

The Museum

SOLD OUT! Call for wait list.

SOLD OUT! (SESSION 2) FAMILY PROGRAM: Afternoon Art

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

3:30 PM

The Museum

SOLD OUT! Call for wait list.

Tue, October 27

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (M–Z)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Wed, October 28

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (A–L)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Fri, October 30

SOLD OUT! (SESSION 1) FAMILY PROGRAM: Afternoon Art

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

2:30 PM

The Museum

SOLD OUT! Call for wait list.

SOLD OUT! (SESSION 2) FAMILY PROGRAM: Afternoon Art

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

3:30 PM

The Museum

SOLD OUT! Call for wait list.

Tue, November 03

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (M–Z)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Wed, November 04

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (A–L)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Fri, November 06

Stories from the Pandemic: Monologue writing and presentation with COF artist Matt Musgrove

TEEN WORKSHOP: Stories from the Pandemic: Monologue Writing & Presentation

with COF artist Matt Musgrove (for students in grades 6–12)

1:00 PM

Liberty Theatre

Tue, November 10

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (M–Z)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Wed, November 11

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (A–L)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Fri, November 13

TEEN WORKSHOP: Stories from the Pandemic: Monologue Writing & Presentation

with COF artist Matt Musgrove (for students in grades 6–12)

1:00 PM

Liberty Theatre

Tue, November 17

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (M–Z)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

Wed, November 18

YOUTH PROGRAM: Smart Art (A–L)

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Liberty Theatre

We love welcoming kids and families to The Museum!

Hablamos espanol!

Things to know before your visit:

But please remember these important rules:

Share with your friends how much fun your family had and invite them to join you next time you visit!

Teens

Family Days (FREE!)

Afternoon Art (FREE!)

Look, Play, Create (FREE!)

Kids Summer Art Camps

Art Lab

Museum Family Activity Guide

Parent & Baby Theatre Performances

Upcoming Youth & Family Programming

Tue, October 20

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Wed, October 21

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Fri, October 23

The Big Idea

Youth & Families

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

2:30 PM

The Big Idea

Youth & Families

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

3:30 PM

Tue, October 27

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Wed, October 28

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Fri, October 30

The Big Idea

Youth & Families

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

2:30 PM

The Big Idea

Youth & Families

(for families and kids ages 5–12)

3:30 PM

Tue, November 03

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Wed, November 04

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Fri, November 06

Teens, Youth & Families

with COF artist Matt Musgrove (for students in grades 6–12)

1:00 PM

Tue, November 10

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Wed, November 11

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Fri, November 13

Teens, Youth & Families

with COF artist Matt Musgrove (for students in grades 6–12)

1:00 PM

Tue, November 17

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)

2:30 PM

Wed, November 18

Youth & Families

(for students in grades 4 & 5)