• Spring Full Moon Walk

    Museum Park, Ellipse

    Space is limited and preregistration is required—no walk-ups and no waitlist. These programs fill up fast but are offered once every season if registration for this one is closed.  Join us for an after-hours walk in the Museum Park. Enjoy our seasonal guided moonlit walk to experience nature and art at night. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately

    Free
  • Family-Friendly Tour

    West Building

    Find new favorites alongside old friends on this playful tour. Tour is 30 minutes long and best for kids ages 5–11 with their adult companions. Photo: Courtney Klemens

    Free
  • Teens Sketch the Galleries

    East Building or West Building Lobby

    Join us to spend time sketching with other teens in the galleries. Bring a pencil and your sketchbook and follow prompts or find your favorite sketching spot with a friend. All levels of experience are welcome. For ages 13–18. Photo: Angela Lombardi

    Free
  • Family Movie Night: James and the Giant Peach

    East Building, SECU Auditorium

    James and the Giant Peach (1996). Directed by Henry Selick, 1 hr. 19 min., adventure/animation/family/fantasy, PG Enjoy this classic film about an orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts, befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and embarks on a journey to New York City. Come at 6 pm for premovie activities

    $10
  • What’s in the Box?

    East Building, Studios

    Spend a morning at the Museum with our beloved program for preschoolers! Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing with these sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Adults and children take a visit to the Museum galleries and create unique works of art in our

    $10
  • What’s in the Box?

    East Building, Studios

    Spend a morning at the Museum with our beloved program for preschoolers! Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing with these sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Adults and children take a visit to the Museum galleries and create unique works of art in our

    $10
  • Adaptive Tai Chi in the Park: Mindful Movement for Everyone

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    Please note: you must sign up for each individual occurrence if you want to attend more than one session.  The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi combines slow and gentle movements with focused attention. During this accessible class, participants are guided through visually and vocally descriptive cues and have the option to sit or stand throughout. Taught by Tish

    Free
  • Sculpture Meditation with Meg Stein

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    In this accessible, interactive workshop, participants use sculpture as a medium for self-discovery. Led by sculptor and certified mindfulness instructor Meg Stein, the class invites participants to engage in hands-on sculpting while practicing embodied meditation, which fosters deeper self-connection and artistic expression. Stein begins with a relaxing guided meditation and offers participants prompts on how

    $50
  • NCMA to Go Activity Kits: Still Life in Bloom / Kits de actividades del NCMA para llevar: Naturaleza muerta en flor

    East Building, Lobby / Vestíbulo del Edificio Este

    Get creative with NCMA art and artists at home! Reserve an activity kit with materials for a complete hands-on project plus written instructions. Kits are designed for all ages. In English and Spanish.  This month’s kit provides the materials to create a still life with a twist: a colorful and modern floral collage inspired by artist Bartolomé

    Free
  • Mother’s Day Tea

    West Building, NCMA Café

    This afternoon tea experience features a fixed price menu that includes savory canapés, finger sandwiches, and inspired pâtisserie. Premium teas or coffee included.  Photo: Hans Rosemond Photography 

    $75