Babies, babies, everywhere! Join us for a celebration of our tiniest Texans at Baby Day™. We're joining forces with First3Years to present a morning at the Museum just for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy baby- and toddler-friendly activities throughout the Museum from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including sensory play, story time, art making, and more.
Check out the complete event schedule below!
Early Learning Partner Stations
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium and Fleischner Courtyard, Level 1
Try out a variety of activities and learn about the great work these partners are doing for young children in our community: Almouie Pediatrics, Children's Health, Early Childhood Intervention of Metrocrest Services, Gymboree Play & Music of Southlake, Help Me Grow North Texas, MD Kids Pediatrics, Texas Woman's University, the Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare Services, the University of Texas at Dallas – Psychology Department, the University of Texas at Dallas: Baby Brain Lab, UT Dallas Center for Children and Families, Dallas Public Library, and Red Door Dance Academy.
Art Making in the Studio
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Chilton Studio, Level 1
Drop by our studio and let your baby’s creativity shine! Try out tempera sticks, watercolor paint, stamping, and more at one of our baby- and toddler-friendly art stations.
Sensory Play
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Founders Room, Level 2
Explore light, color, sound, nature, and more in our sensory playroom. While your baby plays, get ideas for easy sensory play activities you can create at home with everyday materials.
Baby Basics Story Time with the Dallas Public Library
9:30–9:50 a.m., Movement exhibition, Level 1
Listen to enchanting stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn with our librarian friends.
Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism
9:00–11:00 a.m., Movement exhibition, Level 1
Explore this interactive and immersive exhibition for FREE from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.!
Move with Me!
10:15–10:45 a.m., Eagle Family Plaza, Level 1
Move and groove with Red Door Dance Academy!
Art Babies
10:30–11:00 a.m., Movement exhibition, Level 1
Happy, sad, excited, mad—explore how art can help us process BIG feelings! In this mini-class for 0–24 month olds and their caregivers, we’ll use stories, songs, and art to learn about emotions.
Baby Basics Story Time with the Dallas Public Library
11:00–11:20 a.m., Impressionist Art Gallery, Level 2
Listen to enchanting stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn with our librarian friends.
Toddler Art
11:30 a.m.–noon, Indigenous American Art Galleries, Level 4
Just for 2–3 year olds and their favorite grown-up! Join in as we listen to stories, sing songs, and explore art.
Baby Basics Story Time with the Dallas Public Library
Noon–12:20 p.m., U.S. and Canadian Art Galleries, Level 4
Listen to enchanting stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn with our librarian friends.
Baby Dance Party
12:25–12:45 p.m., Eagle Family Plaza, Level 1
Close out the day with our friends from the University of Texas at Dallas: Baby Brain Lab in a baby dance party!