Family Days at the MCA
The MCA is a great place for families to connect with contemporary art. Every second Saturday of the month, October through May, enjoy free admission and interactive events that redefine the way that children and families explore and create art together.
Designed for children under 12 and their grown-ups, MCA Family Days invite our youngest visitors to be the museum’s artists, thinkers, and collaborators. Witness an artist’s first creation. Experience inspiration spark from play and wonder. Do something nearly unheard of in a contemporary art museum—sit on comfy pillows and eat free snacks. Every second Saturday, joyfully disregard the boundaries between adult and child, artist and visitor, museum and studio, teacher and learner.
Admission is free to Family Day attendees.
Past Events
Explore Further
Explore more family-friendly offerings at the MCA.
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Dual Memberships
Enjoy a year of family outings to the MCA with our Dual Membership ($120). -
MCA Store Kids Collection
Discover fun books, games, and toys in the children's section of the MCA Store. -
Family Resource Guide
View tips on how to handle complex topics with children. -
Learning Resources
Explore activities and other learning resources created by and for youth and families.
Funding
Support for Family Programs is provided in part by the MCA Women’s Board Family Education Initiative, Northern Trust, and Peoples Gas Community Fund at The Chicago Community Fund.
