Family Fun

Looking for a fun and rewarding activity to do with your children, grandchildren or a young friend of the family? The Columbia Museum of Art offers many age-appropriate programs for children and families. Wee Wednesdays gives the tiniest tots a welcoming place to learn about art in a fun way, and Family Fun Events and summer camps offer you lots of opportunities to enjoy your family while learning about art!

Treat your child to an Art-Full Birthday Celebration!

For KidsPlus! Members and above levels:
A 2-hour party includes a 30-minute gallery tour, hands on activity, paper products, invitations, and art smock for the birthday child. $185 for up to 15 participants. For more information or to book a party, call 803.343.2163.

Animal Art Safari (ages 4-7)
Partiers go on a safari through the galleries and find the animals that call the Museum home.  Then discover a new species in the studio by creating an animal collage from your imagination!

Finding Fairies (ages 4-7)
Enter a world of magic and wonder as partiers search for fairies in the galleries. Discover different types of fairies, and then create a small house for your favorites!

Gods and Goddesses (ages 8-12)
Consort with the gods and seek out ancient mysteries in the galleries. Partiers get art smart with Greek and Roman mythology and create an “ancient relic” in the studio.
 
Jewels, Fabulous Jewels (ages 8-12)
Party guests get inspired by designs and patterns in the galleries then sketch out ideas for their own jewelry line, taking fabulous designs from sketch to a finished piece!

Wee Wednesdays: Fit for a King or Queen!
September 01, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) and their adult companions. Participants explore art through the introduction of elementary art terms such as ... [more]

Passport to Art
September 12, 2010
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
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Wee Wednesdays: Silly Scaries
October 06, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) and their adult companions. Participants explore art through the introduction of elementary art terms such as ... [more]

Wee Wednesdays: Wonderful Words
November 03, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) and their adult companions. Participants explore art through the introduction of elementary art terms such as ... [more]

Wee Wednesdays: Snowflakes and Snow Fairies
December 01, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) and their adult companions. Participants explore art through the introduction of elementary art terms such as ... [more]