Bruce Beginnings
Join us in the Museum galleries for picture-book readings and a craft connected to the Museum’s exhibitions. Recommended for children ages 2 – 5 years old and their caregivers.
Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; reservation is required. Programs include hands workshops, tours, family-friendly events, and more throughout the year. Check our events calendar for upcoming programs.
For more information about family programs, please contact Megan Brown, Manager of Youth & Family Programs, at mbrown@brucemuseum.org.
Family Tours
Children ages 5 and up, along with their caretakers, are invited to join an hour-long tour of the Museum and its exhibitions. Subjects will vary.
Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Bruce Beginnings Junior
Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for children ages 6 months – 2 years old and their caregivers.
Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Family Days
Our annual Family Days are Museum-wide events celebrating our collections, featuring performances, artmaking, demonstrations, workshops, and more.
Gallery Carts
Gallery carts offer interactive and up-close experiences with artifacts and biofacts from our collection, all guided by an educator.
Camps
Join us throughout the year for camps at the Museum, for kids ages 6-13. Children will get a wide variety of fun hands-on opportunities to explore art and science in galleries and classrooms.
At Home
Bring the Museum into your home for FREE, explore our collections with your family from the comfort of your own home.
Birthday Parties
Plan your child’s next party at the Bruce Museum! Please fill out the following reservation request form here.
Contact Manager of Youth & Family Programs, Megan Brown, at mbrown@brucemuseum.org for further information.
Weekend Programs
Join the Museum for drop-in weekend programs based on alternating art and science topics for children ages five and up.
