The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) announces Art Kids Summer, a season of hands-on art-making, family tours, workshops, and celebratory events running from July 5 through August 23, 2026. Programming includes Pay What You Wish Family Festivals on July 5 and August 2, drop-in activities in the Art Kids Studio, family tours, storytime for toddlers, and one-day workshops. Themes are inspired by the PMA's current exhibition, A Nation of Artists (on view until July 5, 2027).
This initiative matters because it positions the museum as an accessible, family-friendly cultural hub, fostering early engagement with art and creativity among children and families. By offering free or low-cost programming and tuition assistance, the PMA reduces barriers to participation, reinforcing the role of museums as inclusive community spaces for learning and play.