A week of drop-in art activities, gallery exploration, and family-friendly fun at MoMA
At a Glance:
- MoMA Family Festival 2026
- Dates: Feb 14–18, 2026 | 10 am–5 pm
- Location: The Museum of Modern Art, 11 W 53rd St.
- Tickets: Advance, timed tickets required; free for Members
- Ages: Programs for all ages (1–4, 4+, 5+, 7+)
- Highlights:
- Hands-on art labs & maker workshops
- Gallery activities & interactive installations
- Roving puppets & live performances
- Family films & Rainbow Reels screenings
Midwinter break can feel long, especially when it’s freezing outside, but there are so many indoor events in NYC that are warm and a lot of fun. The MoMA Family Festival, taking place February 14–18, 2026, turns The Museum of Modern Art into a hands-on playground for kids and families. With interactive art labs, gallery activities, puppets, films, and maker workshops, it’s good for various ages. Advance tickets are required, but many activities are drop-in. Read on!
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MoMA Family Fest Highlights by Age
All Ages
Roving Puppets: Kids can dive into an underwater puppet adventure with fish, divers, and playful performances, from 10 am–5 pm.
Dance Party: Children can dance along to family-friendly hits and world music spun by DJ Suga Ray, from noon-3 pm
Art Lab: Sound & Art Quest: Kids can explore sound and materials in a hands-on, creative space. Timed tickets are required.
Ages 1–4
Gallery Activity: Toddlers can stack and build with blocks in a gallery setting.
Color Play Space: Little ones can explore shapes, patterns, and colors inspired by works from Elizabeth Murray, Sol LeWitt, Bridget Riley, and Milton Avery.
Ages 4+
A Line Florist: Preschoolers can color hand-drawn, non-perishable flowers to take home.
Cardboard City: Kids can build a cityscape with recycled cardboard and paper in a collaborative, imaginative workshop.
Family Films: Rainbow Reels: Short, colorful films shown throughout the day with select screenings offering ASL and closed captions.
Ages 5+
Gallery Activity: School-age children can paint and layer tape to create a textured artwork inspired by a special place.
Len Lye Projector Experiments: Kids can make their own color and motion film using vintage projectors.
Ages 7+
Embroidery Workshop: Grade schoolers can create small textile art pieces to take home. Timed tickets required.
Gallery Activity: Kids can explore blind debossing techniques and reveal secret messages with color.
More to Explore
Kids Labels & Audio Guides: Ideal for curious kids, they can follow prompts designed to engage young visitors in the galleries and exhibitions.
Interactive Exhibits: Explore sustainable materials, sensory art, and installations from artists like Anna Bruder and Other Matter.
With hands-on workshops, playful installations, and family-friendly films, MoMA Family Festival can transform a very cold and dreary winter day into a fun museum visit filled with creativity, learning, and fun.
For tickets and more info, visit familyfest.moma.org.
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