Kids and Families

Special Programs

Spring Break Art Extravaganza

Celebrate spring break with the Kimbell! Explore art and get inspired. Families may enjoy a variety of ongoing activities including art making, sketching in the galleries, sensory tours, and more. Free program; no reservations required.

Learn more about Spring Break at the Kimbell.

Family Festivals/Fiestas de la Familia

Celebrate art and community during our free events featuring live performances, art making, gallery explorations, and more! Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs.

See upcoming Family Festivals.

Pictures and Pages/Fotos y Libros

Join us for stories and creative play during free, dual language programs designed for children ages 4–6 and their adult partners. Space is limited; sign-up begins one month prior to each session. 

See upcoming Pictures and Pages.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studios

This free program introduces children ages 12 and younger and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.

See upcoming Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studios.

Learning to Look

“Learning to Look” is a free, biannual publication dedicated to young art lovers. Designed for families with young children, each issue focuses on one object from the Kimbell’s permanent collection to encourage close looking, personal connections, and creative expression.

Sign up to join our mailing list to receive future editions: https://bit.ly/learningtolook 

Patterns from Ancient Peru

Miró's Modern Portrait

Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles 

Aprendiendo a Ver

“Learning to Look” es una publicación semestral gratuita. Dirigida a familias con niños pequeños, cada volumen de "Learning to Look" (Aprendiendo a Ver) se enfocará en una obra de arte de la colección permanente del Kimbell para que aprendan a ver detalladamente, tanto conexiones personales como la expresión creativa.

Para inscribirse en la lista de correo para los volúmenes futuros de “Learning to Look”, visita https://bit.ly/learningtolook

Patrones de Perú Antiguo

Retrato Moderno de Miró

Ganesha, Eliminador de Obstáculos

Kimbell Coloring Pages

Inspired by artworks from the permanent collection, just for kids!

Abstraction

Allen Brothers

Codex-Style Vessel

Conch Shell Trumpet

Jar with Floral Design

Oval Form

Pink and White Lotus

Standing Dignitary

Weeping Willow

Family Guides

Inspire family discussions and connect big ideas with your favorite artworks! Pick up thematic guides in the Piano Pavilion education studios or download them here. 

Animal Features

Landscape Details

Outdoor Sculpture

Portrait Stories

Sculpture