Programs
Family Gallery Explorations
These short, 30-minute gallery adventures are designed just for families. Each weekend’s theme includes plenty of hands-on activities. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
July-August: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 am.
September-June: Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 am.
Story Trails
Join staff members from the Art & Nature Center to explore PEM’s galleries through specific artworks and stories, then participate in a related art-making activity or meet an author or illustrator. For children ages 5-8 with accompanying adult.
PEM Pals
This fun, interactive program with books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities is designed specifically for preschoolers and their caregivers. Meets select Wednesdays from 10:30am - 11:30 am. No reservations required.
Weekend Art Activities
Make art together inspired by the museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Every Saturday and Sunday, 1—3 pm. No reservations required.
Weekend Festivals: Atrium Alive
Free, fun-filled weekend events for all ages. Art activities, performing arts, workshops, artist demonstrations, tours, films, presentations and more. Some events might require reservations.
School Vacation Week
Programming for children and families held during Massachusetts public school vacations in February and April. Some events might require reservations.
Related events For families
Meet award-winning author/illustrator Marit Menzin and hear her read Song for Papa Crow. Then get ready for Father's Day by creating your own collage artwork inspired by Menzin's vibrant art.
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Head up to A Legacy of Change: Native American Art to explore clay with a museum educator. Take a closer look at the works of artist William Andrew Pacheco.
Made possible by American Dental Partners
Arts Adventurers
Are you a budding comic artist? Is performance art your thing? Do you just love making art? Then Art Adventurers is for you! Learn about the delicate art of Fabergè egg design and create your own intricate patterns. Create your own soundsuit and participate in a performance based on the work of Nick Cave (soundsuitshop.com). We'll visit PEM's galleries to see In Conversation: Modern African American Art and the luxurious Fabergé exhibition. Please visit www.pem.org/aac for more information and registration forms.
Art Majors
Back by popular demand, Art Majors is expanding to two sessions! Each session again offers an in-depth art studio experience for the dedicated artist. Students will build an art portfolio and practice creative writing throughout sessions. Session I focuses on figure drawing, architecture and Adobe Photoshop. Session II includes printmaking, clay work and graphic novel illustration. Sign up for one or both weeks! We'll visit PEM's galleries to see In Conversation: Modern African American Art, Golden Light and the luxurious Fabergè exhibition. Please visit www.pem.org/aac for more information and registration forms.
(see also Art Majors Session II: August 12-16)
Art Majors
Back by popular demand, Art Majors is expanding to two sessions! Each session again offers an in-depth art studio experience for the dedicated artist. Students will build an art portfolio and practice creative writing throughout sessions. Session I focuses on figure drawing, architecture and Adobe Photoshop. Session II includes printmaking, clay work and graphic novel illustration. Sign up for one or both weeks! We'll visit PEM's galleries to see In Conversation: Modern African American Art, Golden Light and the luxurious Fabergè exhibition. Please visit www.pem.org/aac for more information and registration forms.
(see also Art Majors Session I: August 5-9)
