Arturo's Preschool is a free program for preschool, homeschool, and daycare groups serving children ages 3–6. Take an up-close look at a work of art, read a featured picture book, and try out games and movement activities connected to artworks. Then explore ideas through an art-making activity.
Please read through the scheduling guidelines and book using the link below!
English language tour themes:
Red, Yellow, and Blue
Red, yellow, and blue—let's see what they can do! Search the galleries for these three bold colors, and then use them to create a whole rainbow of new ones in the studio.
At the Circus
Come one, come all! Step right up and be amazed by the wonders of the Museum's collection. Join us under the big top as we explore a circus-themed painting before creating show-stopping artwork in the studio.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) tour themes:
Receta para arte
Descubre cómo los artistas utilizan los ingredientes de la línea, la forma y el color como una receta para crear obras de arte. Encuentra los ingredientes y luego conviértete en un chef del arte en el estudio.
Mascotas y más!
Celebra a las mascotas de todas las formas y tamaños en esta clase. Busca a nuestros mejores amigos en la colección del museo y luego crea una obra de arte en el estudio.
Scheduling Guidelines:
- Arturo's Preschool is offered Wednesday–Friday, September–May, at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
- The program lasts between 45 to 60 minutes and includes group time in the Museum galleries and an art-making activity.
- A minimum of 10 students is required, with a maximum of 25 children per class. One adult chaperone is required for every five students.
- Arturo's Preschool is free of charge for students and chaperones when scheduled at least three weeks in advance.
- All requests must be submitted through the request form.