Kids, Teens, and Families

The Cleveland Museum of Art is the perfect place for the whole family to find inspiration and ignite their imaginations in programs and resources designed especially for adults and the young people in their lives to enjoy together.

Family Play Days

Play Days at the CMA are free opportunities for families to be creative and curious and connect through art together. Events include music, storybook readings, games, and art making for the whole family. Each event has a theme that relates to an exhibition, artist, or artworks in the CMA’s collection.

Major support is provided by Akron Children’s.

Families playing with large strips of fabric in the atrium

Open Studios

Open Studios provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities. Each session is themed, providing a diverse range of hands-on activities to help participants explore, experiment, and express themselves.

Adult and child making artwork together at a table

Upcoming Events

Open Studio
Tags For: Open Studio
- Workshop
- Featured
Date:
Weekly on Sun, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. from Sun, Sep 14, 2025 until Sun, May 24, 2026
Location:
North Court Lobby
Play Day: Picture This!
Tags For: Play Day: Picture This!
- Special Event
Date:
Mar 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:
ATRM Atrium
Play Day: Form and FUNction
Tags For: Play Day: Form and Function
- Special Event
Date:
Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:
ATRM Atrium

Classes and Workshops

Summer Creativity Camps

Play and experiment in these weekly art-filled camps bursting with engaging gallery games and hands-on activities. Camps take place on-site at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Learn More about Summer Creativity Camps

Family Play Days

Open Studios

Upcoming Events

Open Studio

Play Day: Picture This!

Play Day: Form and FUNction

Classes and Workshops

Summer Creativity Camps

Teens