Programs for Families

Visiting Toolkit for Families

Bringing your family to the Museum? Wondering where to start? Check out the links in this Visiting Toolkit for Families to get the inside scoop on parking, bringing a stroller, how to talk to your kids about Museum Manners, and games you can play when you get here!

Tips for Family Visitors Museum Manners Looking Activities to Use in the Galleries

Look! Discover! Create! Family Experiences

Visit anytime or join a scheduled family program. From gallery experiences to sketching to family packs, Museum programs and resources are designed to create a unique, engaging experience for the entire family.

MFAH Playdate: for children under 3 Our Youngest Artists: for children under 3 Family Storybook Circle: for children ages 3–5 Little Artists: for children ages 3–5 Sunday Family Zone: for children ages 3+ Sunday Family Studio: for children ages 5+ Family Packs & Guides in the KFEC Bayou Bend Family Programs Rienzi Family Programs

Classes and Workshops

Classes and workshops at the MFAH are designed to offer an in-depth learning experience for the entire family. Homeschool Family Workshops provide curriculum-linked gallery experiences and studio projects for homeschool families in the Houston area. The Glassell Junior School, on the MFAH campus, offers art instruction for children ages 3 to 18. Year-round classes and workshops at Glassell run the gamut of creativity—from multimedia & cartooning to miniatures & wearable art.

Homeschool Programs & Resources Classes at the Glassell Junior School Programs at Bayou Bend Programs at Rienzi