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.

A-Game Sports

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Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;</span></p>