Family Programs
CAM is a great place to bring your kids! A small museum, you aren’t faced with “museum fatigue” and can usually see things in under an hour. And, we’ve got loads of great programs for kids of all ages.
Stroller Tours (2 and under)
New parents who need to get out of the house for some adult conversation should head to CAM on the first Tuesday of each month for our free Stroller Tours. Held at 9 am before the museum opens to the public, we welcome parents and caregivers to bring along crying babies for an exhibition tour and discussion with our staff on a different art topic each month.
Complimentary breakfast, coffee, and juice courtesy of Companion Bakehouse. Recommended for ages 0-24 months (those who like to stay in a stroller or babywrap).
Play Dates (2-5 years)
Where do hip kids and their even cooler parents (and caregivers) go for culture? To CAM Play Dates on the first Tuesday of each month! This exciting play date includes hands-on artist-led workshops, storytelling, and more. Visitors have fun creating artwork together and meeting other families with an interest in contemporary art.
Complimentary pastries and coffee are provided. Recommended for ages 2-5 years.
Free Family Days (best for 5-12 years; all welcome)
Held twice a year (around Halloween and Valentine’s Day), Free Family Days offer a great introduction to CAM for parents and kids. Visitors enjoy hands on art activities with local artists, storytellers and performances, and special gallery tours just for kids.
All are welcome; activities best for elementary age kids (5-12).
Sponsors
Support for the Contemporary’s education and outreach programs is provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts; Emerson; William T. Kemper Foundation–Commerce Bank Trustee; Monsanto Fund; Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grant; Employee’s Community Fund of Boeing; The Kerr Foundation, Inc.; Terry D. Weiss M.D. Youth Education Fund; Target; Dorte and Jim Probstein; and The Honey Fund.
