Explore the Brooks Museum as a family! We welcome children of all ages and their caregivers to engage with the visual arts and have fun together. Let us help you create an exciting day of fun at the Brooks.

Inside Art

Inside Art is Tennessee’s only hands-on family art gallery dedicated to visual literacy. Families will explore a climbing structure, walk into a larger-than-life painting and create sculptures made of found objects, all developed to help improve their visual literacy. Each of the seven specially-crafted activities is designed to give children the skills and confidence to become confident art explorers.

Homeschool Program

The Brooks offers free Homeschool Days for homeschool students of all ages and their families. Homeschool Days occur six times a year - three in the fall and three in the spring. Each of these days explores the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions through a specific theme. Click here to learn more.

Community Days at the Brooks

For a fun, free family activity, come to the Brooks! Community Days allow families and friends to experience the museum in a fun, engaging environment. These free events feature art-making activities, events like storytelling in the galleries, musical and dance performances, and family-oriented gallery guides, all designed to engage families with current exhibitions.

Family Guides

Free interactive family guides, which include activities for families to complete both in the gallery and later at home, are created in conjunction with special exhibitions as well as for the permanent collection. Inside these guides families will find questions for guided looking, information on artists and artwork, and suggestions for further exploration. Guides are available at the Admissions desk and in the special exhibition galleries. Click here to see our visitor tips for families.

Brooks Summer Arts Camp

NEW in 2020, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art offers weeklong art camps for children ages 5 through 14, inspiring young minds to explore art and creativity. Camp includes active learning in the galleries, looking at original works of art, creating studio projects, active play, and more. Get inspired by works of art from the museum's collection and exhibitions! Please note: Campers bring their own snacks and their own lunches for all days of camp. Camp will be held Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended childcare available at an additional fee.

2020 Dates:  June 22 - 26 // July 6 - 10 // July 13 - 17

Upcoming family events