Photograph by Henrik Kam. © Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Kids + families
Explore art and creativity from around the world through hands-on programs, discovery guides, and videos that bring our collections to life. Every Saturday, we offer free drop-in programming that includes Sketching in the Galleries or Family Art Making. Visitors 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries. Questions? Email families@famsf.org.
We look forward to seeing you in the galleries!
What’s on
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Family Art Making
Select Saturdays 11 am–3 pm -
Family Tour
Select Saturdays 10:30 am -
Sketching in the Galleries
Select Saturdays 11 am–3 pm
de Youngsters Studio
Our de Youngsters Studio videos provide prompts for at-home art making. Explore the collections and learn new art making techniques with our team of teaching artists.
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de Youngsters Studio: Portraits with Friends
Create or pose for a portrait in this art activity for kids inspired by Alice Neel.
By Jill McLennan, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Studying the Surface Printed Book
Create a book of printed and collaged textures observed in your neighborhood, using monoprinting and rubbing techniques.
By Jennie Smith, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Expressive Portrait Inspired by an Old Photograph
Create an expressive portrait using a photograph as a resource, inspired by artist Hung Liu.
By Rea Lynn de Guzman, teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Judy Chicago and Animals around Us
Enjoy a step-by-step art activity focused on humans’ relationship with animals.
By Jill McLennan, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Make an Art Book in the Style of Fernand Léger
Let’s follow Fernand Léger’s stencil technique to make a booklet of our own.
By Raphael Noz, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Nature-Inspired Abstractions
Create an abstract watercolor painting inspired by nature, such as the leaves from plants or trees.
By Rea Lynn de Guzman, teaching artist
Resources for parents
Our resources are designed to support close looking, questioning, and reflection. For tips on having fun and rewarding conversations with your kids about their art, take a look at our how-to guides.
