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Parent & educator Art
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Explore 24 trusted parent & educator art resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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91/100 · ages 5–18

Getty Education

Art activities, close-looking projects, videos, online field trips, and K-12 learning resources from the Getty.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtMaking & drawing
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National Gallery Family Activities

Free family art activities, a family space, events, and the Canvas Quest web app from London’s National Gallery.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableArtFamily activities
4–12 · Free with paid exhibitions91
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National Gallery of Art Educational Resources

Free art activities, collection exploration, lesson ideas, and family learning resources from the National Gallery of Art.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMaking
4-18 · Free91
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Art Institute of Chicago Families

Free family art activities, self-guided tours, scavenger hunts, and the Ryan Learning Center for young visitors.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
0–14 · Free with paid options90
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Art UK Learning Resources

Art activities, lesson plans, videos, visual literacy resources, and primary and secondary school materials from the UK public art collection.

WebsiteDownloadableArtMaking & drawing
7–16 · Free90
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Brooklyn Museum Families & Kids

Family programs, art activities, coloring, mini lessons, and free museum access for young visitors at Brooklyn Museum.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
0–13 · Free with paid options90
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Children's Museum Houston

A hands-on children’s museum with exhibits, science and math activities, arts, workshops, and family events in Houston.

WebsitePhysical placeEarly learningFamily activities
0–12 · Paid90
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Children's Museum of Manhattan

A hands-on museum for young children with interactive learning, arts, science, culture, daily experiences, and early-childhood classes.

WebsitePhysical placeEarly learningFamily activities
0–6 · Paid90
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Cleveland Museum of Art Learning

Art tours, hands-on making, family programs, and community learning from the Cleveland Museum of Art.

WebsitePhysical placeArtFamily activities
3–18 · Free90
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National Gallery of Ireland for Kids

Family tours, creative spaces, audio guides, activity packs, videos, and sensory activities at the National Gallery of Ireland.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableArtFamily activities
3–14 · Free90
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V&A Learn

Museum learning for schools, young people, families, and teachers through art, design, creativity, and free activities from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtDesign
4–18 · Free with paid options90
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Walters Art Museum Kids

Art-making, family days, coloring pages, activity packets, and museum experiences for children from the Walters Art Museum.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtFamily activities
3–14 · Free with paid options90
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Audubon for Kids

Bird and nature activities, games, coloring pages, and family learning ideas from the National Audubon Society.

WebsiteDownloadableBirdsConservation
5–14 · Free89
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Denver Art Museum Creativity Resource

A free art-learning library with museum quests, activity ideas, lessons, videos, and creative inspiration for families and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableCraftsLesson plans
4–18 · Free89
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Kennedy Center Education

Arts activities, classroom resources, performances, and learning experiences for students, families, and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
3–18 · Free with paid options89
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Rijksmuseum Education

Museum learning for primary and secondary students, school visits, and art discovery from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtFamily activities
5–18 · Free with paid options89
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Royal Academy Learning

Art learning resources, school visits, teacher support, and free creative programmes from the Royal Academy of Arts.

WebsiteDownloadableArtMaking & drawing
4–18 · Free with paid options89
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British Museum Schools: Ages 7-11

Museum learning sessions and object-based activities that help children explore world history, art, and culture.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMuseum learning
7–11 · Free with paid options88
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MoMA Learning

Modern and contemporary art terms, artist resources, classroom tools, worksheets, and discussion prompts from the Museum of Modern Art.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyLesson plans
8–18 · Free88
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New York State Museum Education

Museum-backed art, science, history, and family learning programs with online activities, videos, lessons, and teacher guides.

WebsiteDownloadableHistoryMuseum learning
5–18 · Free88
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Artsonia

Online student art portfolios that help schools, families, and children publish, view, and celebrate creative work.

WebsiteSchool projectsStudent portfolios
5–18 · Free with paid options87
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TurtleStitch

A free, open-source coding and textile platform where learners turn visual programs into embroidery patterns and physical designs.

WebsiteComputational embroideryGeometry
9–18 · Free86
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Deep Space Sparkle

Art lessons, project guides, printable ideas, and creative teaching support for children and the adults who guide their art learning.

WebsiteArt lessonsDrawing
5–12 · Free with paid options85
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Toy Theater

Free educational games and virtual tools for elementary learners across math, literacy, art, music, puzzles, and classroom play.

WebsiteDownloadableLanguage artsMaths games
5–12 · Free84
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