Family Fun! at SAM Downtown Second Saturday of select months, 10am–noon Families experience a variety of cultures and artistic traditions at Family Fun Saturdays at SAM Downtown. Your family can create works of art, enjoy special performances, take kid-inspired tours of the galleries and more! Designed for kids ages 3–12 and their parents/ guardians. Free with museum admission. Generous support provided by Thanksgiving Foundation

Check out the Art Ladder

Climb the steps to find Chinese marble soldiers and the original Sammy the Camel or create a masterpiece in the Chase Open Studio. The ACE project invites you to explore the cartoon forest, go inside the head of a child and be engulfed by a vanishing eye. Located along the grand staircase between the 1st Avenue & University entrance and the 2nd Avenue entrance. Find out more about the ACE project. Free to the public!

Have you been to the Knudsen Family Room?

Take a break from the galleries to dress up like a European prince or princess. Discover your own rhythm on a drum, or build an architectural masterpiece out of blocks. Located in the South Building on the Third Floor, this kid-friendly space is accessible to everyone who visits the galleries.

Don’t miss Family Day: It’s a Festival! You and your family will not want to miss these festivals which guarantee to have kids moving and creating. Locations and times vary. Free with museum admission. Presented by Check out the online calendar for event and program details.