Family Programs
The Portland Art Museum offers tours, demonstrations, performances, story times, and hands-on activities designed to spark the imaginations and creativity of our youngest visitors and their families while fostering art appreciation.
Family Program Podcasts
View recordings from select public programs for families in our media area.
Sundays for Families
Free for members or with Museum admission
The Museum is a great destination for families six days a week — especially Sundays. Each month during Sundays for Families, visitors of all ages can explore their creative sides, engage their imaginations, and discover together during themed activities that highlight the Museum's collections and special exhibitions.
Sundays, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
- Family Tour — 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Meet us in the front lobby to get up close and personal with works of art during a family–friendly docent tour.
- Family Drop–In — 1 – 3 p.m.: Stop by the Kinney Classroom for 10 minutes or an hour of art–making activities.
- Story Time — 2:30 – 3 p.m.: Join us in the Discovery Center and explore the world of art through books.
Please see the events calendar for details on upcoming Sundays for Families.
Museum family programs are sponsored by The Lamb Baldwin Foundation and U.S. Bancorp Foundation.
Museum Family Day
Free for everyone
Held four times per year, Museum Family Day allows visitors to explore exhibitions through art-making, music, interactive activities, demonstrations, and performances the whole family can enjoy. Please see the events calendar for details on upcoming Museum Family Days
Museum Family Day is supported by The Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation, Sharon L. Miller and family, and the Lamb Baldwin Foundation.
Family Tours
Free for members or with Museum admission
Enjoy family-friendly docent tours of the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Family tours are scheduled year-round for Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 pm. All tours depart from the front lobby.
