Topics Visual arts
June
Program details
Try out this easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique that reveals a rainbow of colors.
Program details
Try out this easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique that reveals a rainbow of colors.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 1, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 4, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 5, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 6, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 7, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Katya Popova!Find out what Monorpint is all about—from simple messages and
Program details
Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Katya Popova!
Find out what Monorpint is all about—from simple messages and mark making on plexiglass to prints on paper! We will use stencils, recycled textures, our hands and inks.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
Time
June 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Program details
Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Katya Popova!Find out what Monorpint is all about—from simple messages and
Program details
Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Katya Popova!
Find out what Monorpint is all about—from simple messages and mark making on plexiglass to prints on paper! We will use stencils, recycled textures, our hands and inks.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
Time
June 7, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 8, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 11, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 12, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 13, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 14, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 14, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 14, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 15, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 15, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
Program details
Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft.
This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Time
June 15, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
STEAM Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 18, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 19, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 20, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 21, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Freedom began with a dream! This workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until
Program details
Freedom began with a dream! This workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us in the Art Lab to draw YOUR dreams for a better future and share them with your community.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment outlawed the practice of enslaving people in America. For 246 years, generations of African American families were viewed as property, to be owned by another human being. Enslaved African Americans were bought, sold, separated from loved ones, forced to work without wages, and suffered inhumane conditions.
Juneteenth honors the “freedom fighters” and generations who came before us, as much as it recognizes their persistence towards freedom and restitution.
Boston Children’s Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a variety of music, dance, and artmaking activities developed in collaboration with community organizations, independent artists, museum educators, and local creatives. Through these partnerships, the Museum highlights the ingenuity of African American artistic traditions born out of resistance. These practices continue to flourish and fuel modern day movements which advocate for the importance of speaking out against injustices of any kind.
At Boston Children’s Museum we affirm, value, and support all identities. We also understand that sometimes people have to be invited into a space to know that they belong there. That means we offer events and programs intentionally created to uplift specific communities, and all are welcome to join in the celebration.
Please visit https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/juneteenth/ for the full schedule of Juneteenth programs.
Time
June 22, 2025 10:30 am - 12:04 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Freedom began with a dream! This workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until
Program details
Freedom began with a dream! This workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us in the Art Lab to draw YOUR dreams for a better future and share them with your community.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment outlawed the practice of enslaving people in America. For 246 years, generations of African American families were viewed as property, to be owned by another human being. Enslaved African Americans were bought, sold, separated from loved ones, forced to work without wages, and suffered inhumane conditions.
Juneteenth honors the “freedom fighters” and generations who came before us, as much as it recognizes their persistence towards freedom and restitution.
Boston Children’s Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a variety of music, dance, and artmaking activities developed in collaboration with community organizations, independent artists, museum educators, and local creatives. Through these partnerships, the Museum highlights the ingenuity of African American artistic traditions born out of resistance. These practices continue to flourish and fuel modern day movements which advocate for the importance of speaking out against injustices of any kind.
At Boston Children’s Museum we affirm, value, and support all identities. We also understand that sometimes people have to be invited into a space to know that they belong there. That means we offer events and programs intentionally created to uplift specific communities, and all are welcome to join in the celebration.
Please visit https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/juneteenth/ for the full schedule of Juneteenth programs.
Time
June 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 25, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 26, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 27, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Join us for the interactive performance and hands-on activity that showcases Negro spirituals as arranged for marimba. Learn about the history of this music in
Program details
Join us for the interactive performance and hands-on activity that showcases Negro spirituals as arranged for marimba. Learn about the history of this music in African American communities and culture, and create your own quilt square to contribute to a community quilt that will be displayed in the Museum at the end of the summer.
Time
June 27, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
KidStage, 1st floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 28, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 29, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am
Program details
Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing.
The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
Time
June 30, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Art Lab, 2nd floor