We ignite imaginations, for every generation.

Create Playdate is made possible by The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Share the joy of early literacy and art-inspired play with our youngest Museum visitors (ages 0-5). Families and friends are invited to join us in the galleries for multisensory learning experiences and to make memories together. Children must be accompanied by their grown-up(s). Limited capacity; advance reservations required.

Storytime is free for Members and is included in general admission and no registration is required. 

Hosted the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 am. 

Storytime is made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

To make the most of your visit, pick up a complimentary Museum Guide at the guest services desk in the Museum’s main entrance, located in Greenbaum Lobby, or at one of our information kiosks located throughout the Museum. Each guide includes a map, exhibition and collection highlights, and arts-based activities designed to enrich your Museum experience.

CURIOUS CREATURES AUDIO TOUR ON BLOOMBERG CONNECTS - Designed for families with museumgoers of all ages and abilities, enjoy rhyming introductions, fun facts, and prompts to inspire talk and play. Don’t forget the extra credit challenges to continue the fun at home! 

Full Guide: Click now and start exploring!

Curious Creatures Tour

PHXART SCAVENGER HUNTS - Themed scavenger hunts are designed to be enjoyable for visitors of every generation. Available at the front desk and informational carts throughout the Museum, scavenger hunts encourage close looking and making creative connections between artworks in all of the Museum’s collections. Collectible prizes available upon completion.  

Our exhibitions and collections are presented for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages and abilities. We welcome every guest in every gallery, every day.

To make the most of your experience, we encourage you to review these tips and tricks to help ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable for all of our guests.

Guidelines and Amenities

• Children aged 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult companion at all times.
• Family / All-Gender restrooms are available in two locations in the Museum: on the first floor of the Katz Wing for Modern Art and on the first floor of the Education Center, a separate building accessible from the Dorrance Sculpture Garden.
• Strollers and child carriers worn on the front of one’s body are permitted.
• Museum galleries are considered “dry zones,” with no food or drink permitted in those spaces, with exceptions for baby bottles and spill-proof “sippy” cups for children.
• Breastfeeding is permitted in all spaces. There are presently no dedicated spaces for feeding in the Museum. Ask a gallery attendant for recommendations of Museum spaces that may offer more privacy.
• All other Museum guidelines and policies must be followed. Click here for a full list of Museum policies.
• We provide resources and support for those who wish to visit on school field trips. Click here to learn more about school tours.