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.

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Things to know before your visit:

View Family Museum Activity Guide (available in English & Spanish)

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

Be sure to 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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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)

Smart Art!

A weekly afternoon of activities and care for students in grades 4 & 5, offers opportunities to explore a variety of art forms, engaging students through creative problem solving, self-expression and confidence building.

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

Hey Kids—this guide is for you! Look for fun stuff to see and do at SVMoA. This guide will lead you through the current exhibition with discussion and activity prompts to embark on a learning adventure with us!

View Guide

Upcoming Youth & Family Programming

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Free Admission