Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and participatory readings designed for kids and their families.
Read full descriptionTrace a migratory history by combining meaningful images and objects into an expressive tapestry made on indigo-dyed canvas.
For ages six to twelve with accompanying adult(s)
Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who loves everything about animals and their habits, and follow along as her curiosity drives her to discover a whole new species.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
Learn about tikar, traditional woven mats used in all aspects of daily life in Borneo, and make your own woven mat infused with personal meaning.
For ages six to twelve with accompanying adult(s)
With a little planning, an inventive spirit, and the sage advice of a smart alley cat, Elmer carries out an adventurous rescue mission to free a captive dragon.
Recommended for ages eight and up with accompanying adult(s)
See how shapes, geometry, and surface design have been used by artists in BAMPFA’s collection and make a vibrant abstraction of your own.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
Freddie Ruiz faces off against a mysterious amulet—a family heirloom infused with evil spirits. Can he and his cousin triumph over its strong powers?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
Make a personalized sculptural vessel inspired by Gabriel Chaile’s larger-than-life sculpture.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
Drop in and make art in BAMPFA's Crane Forum, next to the Art Wall. Materials will be provided.
En este evento, leeremos en español y inglés. Cuando Paloma va a México, espera honrar la memoria de su difunto padre devolviendo el anillo perdido de Frida Kahlo. Pero, ¿sus nuevos amigos quieren lo mismo?
At this event, we will be reading in Spanish and English. When Paloma goes to Mexico, she hopes to honor her late father’s memory by returning Frida Kahlo’s lost ring. But do her new friends want the same thing?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
Tap into the playful spirit of Niki de Saint-Phalle’s sculpture to imagine and create your own bird-inspired artwork.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at Dr. Flax’s laboratory, where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
Make a mixed-media artwork using handmade pigments inspired by Duane Linklater’s exhibition.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
A pet black hole can be your light in the darkest dark. But who would have thought that a pet could cause so much trouble?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
This guide invites you to look closely at the art of Rosie Lee Tompkins and do related hands-on art activities!