The Columbus Museum of Art offers numerous opportunities for parents and children to spend time and learn together. Current programs include:


The ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and the Columbus Museum of Art present an exciting new series of afternoon concerts and tours for 6-12 year olds and their families and friends. On Sunday afternoons throughout the year, ProMusica will perform a 45-minute concert in conjunction with current exhibitions. A guest host will provide notes and answer questions about the composers, instruments, and art and music of the time. Before and after the concert, explore the related exhibition on a special family tour. Call 629-0359 for dates and registration.



Take your troop to the Museum to earn an Eye Spy: Adventures in Art patch. Explore the exhibition, get a head start on related Girl Scout badges, and participate in hands-on activities. For details, call Rachel Zippay, 614-629-0356.



Families are invited to drop by every Saturday between 1 and 3 p.m. to doodle with various art materials. Self-guided activities are designed for children ages 6-12 years old. Meet in the Nationwide Studio within Eye Spy. Free with Museum admission. Call 221-6801, ext. 408 for information about weekly schedule.



Participate in special activities just for preschoolers and their favorite adults every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.. Listen to an artfully illustrated story, view original artworks, and participate in an art activity with the Eye Spy gallery attendants. Meet in the Nationwide Studio within Eye Spy. Free with Museum admission. Call 221-6801, ext. 408 for information about weekly schedule.



This special event for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adults takes place the first Saturday of each month. Hands-on workshops led by art teachers Susan Couden, Carol Cruickshank, and Greg Walton begin every half-hour from 10 am to 12:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission. Call 629-0356 for information about monthly schedule.



Share a quality art experience with a 6-8 year-old child. Hand-in-Hand adult/child teams explore concepts of art and experiment with art processes to make cool stuff! Classes meet one Sunday each month from 2-4 p.m. $10 member adult/child teams, $15 nonmember adult/child teams. Call 629-0359 for dates and registration.



These studio programs are designed for young artists, ages 9-12 years old, to discover art and techniques with peers. Classes meet one Sunday each month from 2-4 p.m.. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Call 629-0359 for dates and registration.