Today, Thursday, Aug. 6, several museums on the National Mall including NMAA are closed due to a mechanical issue. Please explore our online offerings. See si.edu/visit for more details.

Family Activities

a child leans over a goldfish in a bowl on a haft seen table.

With free admission for all, the National Museum of Asian Art is perfect for a family outing. We offer resources designed with kids in mind that you can use in the galleries and online.

Check out our family events calendar to find upcoming programs.

Tips for Visiting the Museum with Kids

Babies and toddlers. Changing stations are located in all of the restrooms in the West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), and in the East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) on level S2. Strollers and front-worn baby carriers are permitted in the galleries.

Take breaks. Sit on a bench or on the floor while you look at art. Enjoy the fresh air in the Freer’s central courtyard.

Family Programs

Art Conservation Family Workshops

  • Art & Me workshops for ages 3–8.
  • Art Guardians workshops for ages 6–11.

Explore how art and science collide behind the scenes at NMAA. Put on a lab coat and gloves and learn about the work our conservators and scientists do with hands-on activities in the ImaginAsia Studio. Then tour the galleries and make your own creation to take home.

Experience the Museum from Home

Make memories by participating in any of our virtual experiences designed for kids and their adult companions. Our art activities, blogs, and other offerings provide unique opportunities to create, celebrate, and learn.

Generous support for the museum’s pre-K–12 education programs is provided by the Ambassador Richard A. Boucher Fund for Education.