About the Program

SI offers children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers a series of free workshops on the second Saturday of each month before our galleries open to the public.

Family Hours always offer hands-on, artist-led activities inspired by the current exhibitions on view and an environmentally conscious approach to artmaking, while activities and themes change every month!

Families are welcome to stop in at any time during these dedicated hours.

Please RSVP via email to education@swissinstitute.net.

Details and Registration

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 4+.
Capacity is limited and RSVP is requested.
Admission is not guaranteed without an RSVP.
As always, admission is free!

2026 Schedule

2nd Saturdays*, 10:00-11:30pm

February 14
March 14
April 11
May 9

*Or otherwise noted

Access Statement

Masks are not required for this program but participants are welcome to wear one. SI will make masks and COVID-19 tests available to all participants. SI's Reading Room has a HEPA air purifier running for the duration of any programs as well.

Artworks which contain loud noises will not be turned on during Family Hours to accommodate people with a variety of sensory sensitivities. We welcome families who wish to see exhibitions in full to stay after Family Hours or visit another day.