Family Programs
Family day at MAD
Family day at MAD
photo: Jocelyn Chase
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  • Proud workshop participants
    Proud workshop participants
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  • Exploring the galleries
    Exploring the galleries
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  • Exploring the galleries: Photo: Sara Silverstein
    Exploring the galleries
    Photo: Sara Silverstein
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  • A group tour in the galleries: Photo: Sara Silverstein
    A group tour in the galleries
    Photo: Sara Silverstein
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  • An art-making workshop
    An art-making workshop
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  • A movement and music workshop: Photo: Jocelyn Chase
    A movement and music workshop
    Photo: Jocelyn Chase
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Studio Sundays

Special Intergenerational workshops led by professional artist-educators, artists from the Open Studios Program, and visiting artists in the exhibitions. 

Studio Sundays happen monthly.  Click here to visit the museum's calendar for listings of upcoming events.

MAD Fun: Family Day

MAD Family Day offers countless opportunities for children to create learn and explore!  Begin your exploration in one of our special exhibitions, where artist-educators and docents will be on hand to provide insight into the creative process.  The featured works are sure to engage both children and their adult companions.

With breathtaking views of Central Park that will inspire children and adults alike, Family Day provides an array of exciting activities, including: intergenerational workshops where families will craft unique 3-dimensional objects inspired by the highlighted exhibition; selected feature films and animated shorts; special performances in our theater; and a chance to meet artists in MAD's Open Studios.

Family day occurrs three times per year.  Click here to visit the Museum calendar for listings of upcoming events.

$30 per family (includes admission) / $25 members
No reservations required, but space is limited
All materials provided

Daily Programs

Docent Tours and MAD's Open Studios provide daily opportunities for children and families to learn more about art and art-making.

Docent Tours
There are docent tours at 11:30 am and 3:00 pm, and at 6:30 pm on Thursdays. Docent tours are free with admission and meet in the lobby.

Open Studios
The Open Studios are open today from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Click here to learn more about the Open Studio program and artists.

Past Programs

Check out our photo booth of past programs on flickr.