Arlington Museum of Art

Activity Overview

The Arlington Museum of Art features high-quality companion curated shows and traveling exhibitions. It does not have a permanent collection, but it offers a wide range of educational programs for children, which include practical learning experiences in art.

The museum organises a Children's Summer Art Camp every year. Classes are instructed by professional art educators and children get the chance to experience with various art mediums and techniques and build their own portfolios to keep.

The Arlington Museum of Art in located northwest from Arlington City Hall, at 201 West Main Street.

Things to Do

• Every year in Spring the museum hosts the Youth Art Month with exhibitions of children's works
• Look for special events such as book fairs that are often available inside the museum building
• Volunteer programs are available for teenagers, which can help develop their interest in art and enhance their skills

Arlington Museum of Art Insider Tips

• The museum is free for children under 12
• Have a look at the upcoming exhibition schedule before planning a visit to the museum
• Past exhibitions included Scenes of the Nativity, Ansel Adams: Masterworks, Women of Baseball, Artists in Motion, Harlem Renaissance and more