- Open today, 10 am to 5 pm.
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Make family memories, explore your creativity in the galleries, and play and learn in the Wonder Studio.
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Travel to Far Off Lands
Visit ancient Egypt, see how many dragons you can find in Asia, and discover games played in ancient Greece and Mesoamerica. Preview the collections
Watch Hot Glass Live
Get fired up during glassmaking demonstrations at the Perry Glass Studio. See hot glass transformed into beautiful works of art right before your eyes. Each demonstration is about 45 minutes. Reserve your free tickets
Be Comfortable
To make your visit as seamless and convenient as possible, the Chrysler Museum has a mothering room with a couch and other accessories to help you feel comfortable and at home while taking care of the children. Located off the Theater Lobby.
Currently Closed: Wonder Studio
This interactive digital experience is great for all ages! Dance on the Colorscape, explore the Artquarium for an up-close look at works from the Chrysler’s collection, or make your own masterpiece on The Studio easels. All works of art in the Wonder Studio are enclosed in glass. That means it’s a worry-free zone for adults.
For more information about programs for families, please call 757-333-6221 or email mjordan@chrysler.org
Family Programs
Look, learn, and create together during fun, interactive programs for kids of all ages and their parents/caregivers. Times and topics vary.
Virtual Tickle My Ears
Story readings are now online! Find us on Facebook Live on select Mondays. Recommended for ages 2–5.
Family Day
Celebrate art and culture with performances, crafts, gallery activities, music, and more!
Glass Classes
At the Studio, we offer a wide variety of classes for all ages and skill sets.
Close looking with your little ones.
Engage in the galleries with some of these fun questions.
Select a work of art and fill in the blanks below.
- How many _______ can you count in this painting?
- Do you see something in the artwork that starts with the letter _______?
- Pretend this sculpture came to life. What would it do next?
- If you could step into this painting, what would you smell/hear/feel?
- Imagine if this work of art could move. Show me how it would move.
- If you could title this work of art, what would you call it?
