Start your year immersed in art! Experiment with new art-making techniques through an activity inspired by Tammy Nguyen’s paintings. Relax and re-energize with a yoga workshop. Discover new stories with Books and Looks story time in the galleries. All activities are drop-in, first come first served, space is limited.    

Reserve free admission tickets online in advance (tickets will be available the second week of the month prior).*  

*On Saturday, January 27, museum admission is FREE for families when accompanied by kids ages 12 and under, with up to 2 adults per family. Tickets must be reserved online in advance. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed. 

Check back soon for more information on artmaking and activities! 

Drawing in Cycles | 10 AM–3 PM (last entry 2:30 PM)

1st Floor, Art Lab 

Join us in the Bank of America Art Lab for hands-on art-making inspired by Tammy Nguyen‘s work! Participants will be able to make their own interconnected drawings, similar to Nguyen’s paintings that continue across multiple canvases. Art-making is drop-in on a first come first served basis.

Pretzel Kids® with Dejah Morales Yoga Workshop | 11 AM–12 PM

2nd Floor, Theater

Join us for a unique “New Beginning” workshop theme in a yoga flow for parents and kids. This workshop aims to create an experience that allows for a fresh new start, whether through trying out new poses or practicing new meditation and breathwork techniques. It’s an opportunity to start fresh and create a blank slate for the year ahead. The workshop will consist of a 1-hour class, with 30 minutes dedicated to a kid-friendly yoga flow and 30 minutes for an interactive activity. Wear comfortable clothing and prepare to embark on this journey of new beginnings together!

Books + Looks, 10:30 AM + 12:30 PM

4th Floor, Mediatheque

Join for a staff led reading of family-friendly storybooks, and make connections to artworks on view.  

Family Gallery Guides | 10 AM–5 PM

1st Floor, Art Lab and 4th Floor, Galleries 

Pick up a Family Gallery Guide from the Art Lab and head to the 4th floor to view our current exhibits: Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s – Today, the 2023 James and Audrey Foster Prize, and Tammy Nguyen. 

About Dejah Morales

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Hi, everyone. My name is Dejah Morales (she/they). I am a yoga teacher who received my certification in May of 2022 after being a practitioner for five years. I believe in the power of yoga and mindfulness practices for adults and children. I enjoy practicing yoga, doing arts and crafts, and traveling in my free time. Thanks for stopping by!

About Pretzel Kids

What, exactly, is Pretzel Kids®? Our proven curriculum and amazingly fun yoga program incorporate traditional yoga postures with imaginative yoga games and relaxation techniques. All told: children laugh, learn, exercise, breathe and relax. Better yet, they leave classes with big SMILES on their faces.

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Pretzel Kids® is a registered trademark of The Write Move LLC.

Free Admission for Youth

Youth 18 and under always receive FREE museum admission. The ICA is committed to providing access to the art and artists of our time—and we do this with the incredible support of our community. Explore the +1 Membership: a free ICA membership program for youth 0-18.

Questions? Reach out to us at familyprograms@icaboston.org.