Birmingham Museum of Art — Family Programs

Birmingham Museum of Art — Free Family Art Programming Downtown

The Birmingham Museum of Art anchors downtown Birmingham's cultural district with a 27,000+ work collection and a year-round schedule of free family programs for kids. Free general admission means parents can introduce kids to serious art early without the cost barrier of private classes — and the structured family programs turn museum visits into real art-making time.

Kids Classes, Family Programs & Events

Year-round programming for ages 0+. Classes include:
- Family Saturdays drop-in art activities
- Art play sessions for toddlers
- Art camps for school breaks
- Teen workshops and portfolio events
- Free gallery exploration family kits
- Summer programs tied to exhibitions
- Storytimes with art-making
- Public tours designed for families

What's Included

• Free general admission daily
• All supplies provided for drop-in programs
• Experienced museum educators leading sessions
• Access to full collection during family programs
• Family kits available at the front desk
• Seasonal themed programming
• Disability accommodations available

Experience

Kids experience art in a real museum setting — walking past masterpieces on their way to art-making tables — which makes the creative work part of a larger cultural experience. Best fit for families wanting museum exposure alongside hands-on art programs and for parents wanting free, high-quality weekend activities downtown.