Museum Classes & Programs For Fall 2013

There’s so much more to the city’s many museums than meets the eye. For educational family fun without the commitment of a semester-long class, check out some of the great programming available this fall.

Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum offers gallery and studio courses for children of all ages, ranging from sound and movement for the youngest artists to special effects and modern art for the older crowd. Join professional artists in the youth and family programs for free film screenings and performances. brooklynmuseum.org

Guggenheim Museums and Foundation

The Guggenheim’s afterschool program offers it all, from painting to drawing to sculpture to collage. Kiddos 8-11 can also take in the museum’s permanent collection and current exhibitions. guggenheim.org

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum members can choose from classes for ages 3-15 that are all about exploring and investigating artistic concepts, including painting, sculpting, and drawing. For non-members, the museum also offers free teen programs for ages 11-18. metmuseum.org

Museum of Chinese in America (MoCA)

Lead by trained guides, MoCA’s tours take you outside of the museum and into the streets of Chinatown , where you’ll learn all about the city’s past and present. Each trip encompasses 8-10 different sites, landmarks, and historic streets. mocanyc.org

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
You and your family can participate in gallery talks, where lively discussions are encouraged throughout the galleries. At the Art Labs, families can play, experiment, and create as they find connections between works of art. Lessons on techniques in modern and contemporary art are also offered during workshops. moma.org

Museum of the Moving Image

The afterschool program here is divided into two parts: animation and video game design. Tasks include creating hand drawn flipbooks, making Claymation videos, and producing computer animations. movingimage.us

Rubin Museum of Art
This museum of Himalayan art has programming for all ages, from a morning program for tots that’s full of storytelling and community building to Saturday art labs with a specific theme, all including a hands-on project. rmanyc.org

Whitney Museum
The family programs at the Whitney offer interactive tours, workshops, and special events for four different age groups, ages 0-12. Special stroller tours for parents with babies are even available. whitney.org

For our guide to the best Fall 2013 classes, click here.

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!

Ivy Camps USA

Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the&nbsp;top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media &amp; Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!