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Screenshot of Field Museum Day Off Camps 2026
85/100 · ages Grades K–6; equivalent grade bands

Field Museum Day Off Camps 2026

Field Explorer and Jr. Explorer day camps let children investigate natural history and human cultures with museum educators and scientific tools.

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Seattle Children’s Museum Classes

Seattle Children’s Museum classes use play, STEM activities, creativity, movement, and problem-solving to support young children and caregivers.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
6 months–2 years for current class; broader camp ages vary · Paid or scholarship-supported; session-specific84
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National WWII Museum Summer Camp 2026

A history-focused summer camp for children entering grades 3–6 uses museum objects, stories, and activities to explore World War II history.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Entering Grades 3–6 · Paid; session-specific82
Screenshot of Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Full-day summer camps invite children to act as scientists, explore exhibitions, handle specimens, and investigate science by grade band.

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Kindergarten–Grade 8; grade-specific · Paid; member and non-member rates86
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MoMA Family Art Workshops

MoMA Family Art Workshops invite children and adults to experiment with modern and contemporary art techniques inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children and adults; workshop-specific · Included with museum admission; registration recommended86
Screenshot of Milwaukee Art Museum Youth Studio Classes 2027

Milwaukee Art Museum Youth Studio Classes 2027

Milwaukee Art Museum youth studio classes connect children with art history and gallery collections while they develop their own drawing, painting, and making skills.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
School-age children; class-specific · Paid; scholarships available85
Screenshot of Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab 2027

Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab 2027

Nassau Museum of Art’s After-School Art Lab uses museum galleries, art history, science, nature, and hands-on making to build young artists’ confidence.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
5–14; grade-specific · Paid; member discount85
Screenshot of Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab Winter 2027

Nassau Museum After-School Art Lab Winter 2027

Nassau Museum’s winter After-School Art Lab uses galleries, art history, environment, and contemporary culture to build creative confidence across age groups.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
5–14; grade-specific · Paid; first class complimentary85
Screenshot of Cafesjian Art Trust Family Programs 2027

Cafesjian Art Trust Family Programs 2027

Cafesjian Art Trust Museum family programs connect children with exhibitions through scavenger hunts, stories, art projects, baby sessions, and family festivals.

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Babies through families; program-specific · Free; pre-registration varies84
Screenshot of Virginia MOCA Studio Art Classes 2027

Virginia MOCA Studio Art Classes 2027

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art studio classes help school-age children and families explore contemporary art, materials, and artist-inspired techniques.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
School-age children and families; class-specific · Paid; need-based scholarships available84
Screenshot of MFA Boston Kids Studio Art Classes

MFA Boston Kids Studio Art Classes

Museum of Fine Arts Boston studio classes introduce children to galleries, cultures, and hands-on drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printmaking.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
4–11; class-specific · Paid; tuition and assistance vary by session86
Screenshot of Michener Art Museum Youth and Family Classes 2027

Michener Art Museum Youth and Family Classes 2027

Michener Art Museum youth classes combine gallery visits with hands-on drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, and family workshops.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
3–18; class-specific · Paid; member registration priority85
Screenshot of Albany Institute Youth Art Classes and Workshops 2027

Albany Institute Youth Art Classes and Workshops 2027

Albany Institute youth activities offer vacation art sessions, museum exploration, and hands-on creative workshops for young visitors.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children; session-specific · Terms vary; some activities free83
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