Free Saturday Classes

Additional Information

Visit the de Young calendar for a schedule of programs

For more information, including scheduling, rate and additional contact information, please download the Programs For Children and Families Brochure.

Questions? Email elewmorris@famsf.org or call 415.750.3658.

Free Saturday classes offered at the de Young feature Doing and Viewing Art activities designed for children ages 4 through 12. Facilitated family tours of permanent collections and current exhibitions are followed by studio workshops taught by professional artist-teachers. Programs are held most Saturdays—please check the online calendar to confirm.

At the de Young, classes explore a variety of themes based on the permanent collections and exhibitions, including Get Crafty with Your Art: The Arts and Crafts Movement, Contain Your Enthusiasm: Safe Havens for Your Treasures, and Miniature Marvels. Programs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. are open to the public. Members only programs are from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday classes are free after museum admission; a special exhibition surcharge may apply for adults to accompany the tours of certain sessions.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Sign in 15 minutes before the start of class. Programs begin promptly—no late admittance.