This short, 25-minute tour is narrowly focused on a single theme and is the perfect break from the First Friday action of the Grand Lobby. The tour starts near the information desk. Gallery admission is free on Friday.

September 4 First Friday Celebrating Tadao Ando's Birthday and Cultural Influence
First Friday Spotlight Tour on the Artistry of Tadao Ando at 6:30 pm
Explore the museum through the lens of Tadao Ando's design philosophy and learn about the architecture that makes The Modern unique.

Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection.  Click here for the video.

Each Drawing from the Collection for Children session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. The April session will be led by artist Nick Bontrager. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.

Join us for First Friday at the Modern. We invite you to enjoy an evening of art and music.

The first Friday of each month, the Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band, and drink specials and tasty light bites in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm. Invite friends to enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. 

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The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art.

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. The March session will be led by Deedra Baker.

Join us at the Modern for ART Break 2022!

March 14-18, 11 am - 3 pm

Admission for kids under 18 is free every day. Monday, March 14, and Friday, March 18, it's FREE for ALL at the Modern. 
Complimentary hot dogs and lemonade for kids at Café Modern on Monday! (11 am- 2 pm; while supplies last)

Take an ART Break with family programming at the Modern while your school-aged children are on Spring Break, March 14-18.