AsiaAlive | Family Art Encounter | Family Festival | Storytelling | Yogi Kids |
Writing as Art Gallery Guide | Special Family Events

The museum's interactive Family Programs allow parents and children to explore the many aspects of Asian art and culture together. Listen to lively storytelling in the galleries, watch a video or performance, or create a piece of original artwork– these are just a few of the entertaining activities the whole family can enjoy. So bring the kids and have some fun learning about art!

Unless indicated otherwise, all Family Programs are FREE with museum admission, and kids 12 and under always get in FREE!

For more information on Family Programs, e-mail familyprograms@asianart.org or call (415) 581-3666. All dates and times are subject to change; please check our calendar for the latest updates.

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AsiaAlive

AsiaAlive is a free, interactive, drop-in program for all ages, featuring live artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and videos and books on rotating themes. To view the upcoming AsiaAlive schedule click here.

Family Art Encounter
FREE with museum admission (kids 12 and under always admitted free!)

Discover the wonders of the Asian Art Museum collection during this fun and engaging drop in art class for kids and their families. Through observation activities in the galleries, storytelling and imagination, kids and their parents create art related to the museum’s collection. Make a sculpture, a painting or print, a quick doodle or a masterpiece—it’s up to you! Activities offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Festival

About Target Sundays

Beginning on May 4, 2008, the Asian Art Museum will offer FREE admission to all visitors on the first Sunday of each month, courtesy of Target. This new offering, officially titled Target First Free Sundays replaces the museum's highly popular "Target Tuesdays," a program started at the grand opening of the museum's new facility at Civic Center in March 2003, offering free admission to all visitors on the first Tuesday of each month. The Family Festival on May 4 will celebrate the inauguration of Target First Free Sundays, a program making the museum more accessible to all. On subsequent Target First Free Sundays the museum's popular Sunday Storytelling program will be offered at 1:00 pm, as well as other family-friendly activities.

Storytelling

Every Sunday, 1:00 pm
Saturdays, March 1 and April 5, 11:45 am (in conjunction with Family Art Encounter)
FREE with museum admission

The Asian Art Museum Storytellers bring the galleries to life with the myths and folktales of Asia.

Yogi Kids

First Sunday of every month beginning June 1

2:00–3:00 pm

Samsung Hall

Part of the Target First Free Sunday program

Yoga guru Lorna Reed brings the sculptures in the South Asian galleries to life through active movement, mudras, and gestures. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Writing as Art Gallery Guide

Learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy on a tour of the West Asian Gallery and the Loggia with this fun and informative gallery guide for kids ages 8–12.

Special Family Events

Check back soon for upcoming family events.

Family Programs are supported by a generous grant from the San Francisco Foundation.