Drawing from the Collection for Children

This program for children, held on the first Sunday of each month, includes two sessions in order to assure positive interactions and viewing experiences. One session is for ages 5 to 8, and the other is for ages 9 to 12. Each free session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works on view at the Modern. Each child under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils, or purchase supplies in the Modern Shop. Attendance is limited; early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.  

First Sunday of the month, 2-3:30 pm

February 3-MaryEllen Lacy (ages 5 to 8) and Christopher Blay (ages 9 to 12)

March 3-Lucia Simek (ages 5 to 8) and Crisman Liverman (ages 9 to 12)

April 7-Ryan Goolsby (ages 5 to 8) and Carol Benson (ages 9 to 12)

May 5-Margaret Meehan (ages 5 to 8) and Vance Wingate (ages 9 to 12)   

June 2-Jin-Ya Huang (ages 5 to 8) and Tammy Bui (ages 9 to 12)

July 7-Jim Burton (ages 5 to 8) and Matthew Cusick (ages 9 to 12)

August 4-Shelby Cunningham (ages 5 to 8) and Bradly Brown (ages 9 to 12)

Wonderful Wednesdays

This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on select works in the Modern's collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the information desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.

Second Wednesday of the month, 4-4:45 pm

February 13-visiting the work of Yinka Shonibare MBE

SPECIAL SPRING BREAK SESSION

Tuesday, March 12-visiting the work of Bruce Nauman

March 13-visiting the work of Mark Bradford

April 10-visiting the work of Barry McGee

May 8-visiting the work of Robyn O'Neil

June 12-visiting the work of Dan Flavin and Jenny Holzer

July 10-visiting the work of Nicholas Nixon and Bernd and Hilla Becher

August 14-visiting the work of Vernon Fisher and Roxy Paine

Public Tours

Docent-led tours of art on view at the Modern are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. A public tour focused on architecture is available on the first Saturday of each month at 11 am. A Spanish-language tour is available on the first Sunday of each month at 2 pm. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the Museum lobby.