The Walters Art Museum Youth Programs

The Walters Art Museum Youth Programs includes Families and Kids with interactive programs and hands-on experiences for children and their caregivers to explore art together. It also includes Teachers and Students with curriculum-aligned experiences across grade levels and Teens programs focused on self-expression, identity exploration, and social connection through art.

Programs

• Families and Kids — Interactive programs and hands-on experiences invite children and their caregivers to explore art together, blending learning, creativity, and play in welcoming spaces for all ages.
• Teachers and Students — Curriculum-aligned experiences support critical thinking and creative exploration across grade levels.
• Teens — Teen-focused programs support self-expression, identity exploration, and social connection through art, encouraging collaboration with peers and mentorship from adults.
• College Students — Programs for college students support and empower the next generation of museum professionals through tours, internship and fellowship opportunities.
• Lifelong Learners — Lectures, tours, and programs for adult learners inspire ongoing discovery, fresh perspectives, and a broader understanding of art and history.
• Everyone — Exhibitions, programs, and open-access digital resources for all ages spark curiosity and connection with the Walters both in person and around the world.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday closed; Tuesday closed

About the provider

The program’s mission is to bring art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a caregiver 13 years or older.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by a caregiver 13 years or older.

Last updated October 13, 2026.