Families

Look, learn, and laugh together as you and your family experience American art together with engaging hands-on events. 

Community Days

Join us for free, family-friendly fun during our Sunday Fun Days and other community events. Take part in art making activities, plus enjoy performances and delicious offerings from local food trucks at select events.

Children’s Art Classes

Offered September – May, the Museum’s studio art classes, for children ages 7-10, are designed to ignite creative experimentation while teaching fundamental art techniques.

Want to learn more? Contact Michael Carsone, Studio Programs Manager, at mcarsone@thewestmoreland.org.

In-Gallery Activities

Interact with artworks in a new way with fun in-gallery activities! You will find plenty of opportunities throughout the Museum to build, engineer, create, draw, and/or compose using the works around you as inspiration. 

Winter Nights

Each winter, you’re invited to celebrate the season with The Westmoreland! Enjoy events like Community Night: Winter Wonderland, Winter Nights at the Museum on Thursdays beginning in late November, and more!

Art Making Activities for Home

When you are not able to make it to the Museum, here are some fun art activities to experience at home.

Art Kits

Grab a free Art Kit before leaving the Museum to continue your creativity and learning at home!

Share Your Creations!

Did your family create a masterpiece using one of our guides or kits — or even a project of your own inspired by The Westmoreland? Share it on social media using: #TheWestmorelandForFamilies

All Upcoming Events

The Westmoreland presents a variety of engaging events, including community days, talks, tours, concerts, and more!