On the third Thursday of the month, join The Ringling for a FREE hands-on learning program, designed for homeschooling families and small groups. During this interactive program, families explore the museum and learn about works of art, how art connects to other subject areas like English/Language Arts, and additional opportunities to try new art techniques. Each program offers content information for students and their adults, discussion questions to ponder as a family, and additional lesson plans/activities to continue the learning at home. Monthly program themes can be found below.
Please note that this is a self-guiding program. Admission wristbands, a map, and a program packet with activities and information will be provided at check-in and families are invited to explore the museum at their own pace. Guided art-making related to the monthly theme is offered in the MakerSpace.
This program is free, however tickets are required. Tickets are limited and will be available online approx. 14 days prior to each program.
The Ringling values arts education and accessibility and is proud to offer free educational programs for children and their families. Our programs include art making activities and gallery experiences. Museum admission is included in conjunction with these programs. Pre-registration is required, although walk-in families (with children 18 and under) are welcomed as space allows.