Kids & Families

Inspiring a life-long love of art

Regardless of age, people have a natural drive to explore, learn, and grow. The Arlington Museum of Art strives to give kids and families tools that encourage a life-long relationship with art by cultivating skills of observation, creating personal connections, expand understanding, and encouraging creative expression. All of our programs relate to our exhibitions, which rotate regularly throughout the year, providing a variety of topics and experiences to inspire you!

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Youth Art Month
Summer Art Camp
Storytime with Arlington Public Library
HELP Center Gallery at the AMA
AMA Kids Club
Exhibitions & Events
Outside the Lines: Reimagine the AMA

Youth Art Month Show

Every Spring

Since 1990, the AMA has partnered with Arlington ISD to host the city’s National Youth Art Month show.

Summer Art Camp

For decades, the AMA has been helping children ages 6-12 develop creativity, artistic skills, and confidence through our one-of-a-kind Summer Art Camp program. In 2024, your kids will find even more to inspire them in our new museum location.

Programs for Kids & Families

SENSORY MORNINGS AT THE AMA

Coming in 2024

On Sensory Mornings, the AMA adapts our physical environment so that children and individuals with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, and other learning differences can fully engage with our exhibitions along with their families.

ART+JUICE BOXES

Coming in 2024

We’ve spun off our popular Art+Wine learning series with a family-friendly version! Art+Juice Boxes brings families together to learn something new, have some giggles, get a little messy, and discover how wonderful and empowering art can be.

STORYTIME WITH THE ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Every other Wednesday

Bring your little ones to the AMA for a story time that combines an interactive reading and art project based on a common theme. Wiggling is encouraged! Storytime is presented in partnership with the Arlington Public Library.

ART'S MISGUIDED ADVENTURES

Coming in 2024

Stay tuned for an announcement about the debut of this family-friendly guided tour series.

Discover the HELP Center Gallery

Celebrating diversity and encouraging artistic expression

The HELP Center Gallery at the AMA has the heart of a local art gallery and the soul of a community gathering place. Through an ambitious rotation of curated exhibits and programs, the Gallery provides a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their unique perspectives and talents. Because there is no admission fee to the Gallery, it makes the transformative power of art accessible to all, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, appreciate, and participate in the arts while fostering a shared sense of belonging.

Exhibitions & Events

Public Tour of "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives"

Friday, November 8

Storytime with the Arlington Public Library: Playdough Play Day

Wednesday, November 13

Public Tour of "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives"

Friday, November 15

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AMA Kids Club

Now your child can enjoy AMA membership benefits, too!

Membership in the AMA Kids Club includes one free youth OR two free child tickets for EVERY exhibition in our traditional and immersive galleries. Kids Club members also enjoy a 15% discount off Summer Art Camp registration.

Outside the Lines:

Reimagine the AMA

To reimagine what a museum can be, you only have to step outside the lines and into the Arlington Museum of Art, which opened in the Arlington Entertainment District on March 30, 2024. The new AMA blends traditional, immersive, interactive, and evolving art forms and programs in ways that inspire, entertain, engage, and reflect our community and our world.

Nurture the next generation of artists by supporting educational programs at the new AMA. Contact Chris Hightower at 817-275-4600 for sponsorship opportunities.

Kids & Families

Inspiring a life-long love of art

SCROLL TO DISCOVER:

Youth Art Month Show

Every Spring

Summer Art Camp

Programs for Kids & Families

SENSORY MORNINGS AT THE AMA

ART+JUICE BOXES

STORYTIME WITH THE ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

ART'S MISGUIDED ADVENTURES

Discover the HELP Center Gallery

Exhibitions & Events

Public Tour of "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives"

Storytime with the Arlington Public Library: Playdough Play Day

Public Tour of "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives"

VISIT OUR CALENDAR

AMA Kids Club

Now your child can enjoy AMA membership benefits, too!

Outside the Lines:

Reimagine the AMA

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