Learn About Art

For Families

Celebrate your birthday at CMA

A Columbus Museum of Art birthday party offers a hands-on experience with art! With a choice of engaging themes for kids ages 6-11, each party includes admission to CMA, age-appropriate gallery experiences, use of thematic costumes and decorations, an art-making activity, invitations, and more! Available starting January 1, 2011. Please call 614.629.5947 for more information.

Art Around Town

For all ages

Experience the Columbus Museum of Art in your own neighborhood! This exciting drop-in program brings authentic works of art, along with fun, artful activities, to you. Admission is free with no registration requested. Check the Calendar for an Art Around Town near you.

Limited Brands
Lead Sponsor

Metlife Foundation
Lead Sponsor

Cardinal Health Foundation
Major Sponsor

Gallery Fun

For all ages

Explore art in the Museum galleries through hands-on activities. Puzzles, drawing tables, and block-building activities are just some of the fun things to do every day with your family at CMA.

Free with Museum admission.

Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor

Beaux Arts
Sponsor

Museum on the Move!

Museum on the Move! is a community outreach program that provides hands-on art activities at local festivals, fairs, libraries, and other cultural events. Look for Museum of the Move to visit an event near you!

Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art
Sponsor

Beaux Arts
Sponsor

Art Challenges

Sundays 1:00-3:00 pm

Visit the Art Challenges station in the galleries to participate in exciting, competitive games that highlight a CMA artwork or collection. Compete against friends or family members, or challenge the scores posted by other visitors. Prizes are part of the fun, and one winner will earn a CMA gift certificate!

Click here for more information about Family Programs.