For Families

The Contemporary Austin offers hands-on programs designed to enhance your family’s visit. Learn together and build a lifelong love of the arts! Admission is FREE daily for ages 18 and under, and also free on Second Saturdays, each Tuesday, and for our Members and military guests.

Visit our events calendar to view upcoming opportunities for families!
 
Students from Austin’s Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Media and Performing Arts Institute share their best tips on how to look, explore, and learn. Prepare for your trip by seeing how "Art Is Awesome"!

We were also pleased be featured in the "Top Things to Do in Austin, Texas in 2020", courtesy of Look Who's Blogging!

Action Packs

Explore the art, grounds, and history of Laguna Gloria at your own pace with a family and kid-friendly backpack stocked with art-making activities, games, and puzzles. Available in both English and Spanish.

Check out your backpack at the Visitor Center at the Moody Pavilions and discover all that this site has to offer! FREE with admission.

Art School

The Contemporary Austin's Art School at Laguna Gloria offers an engaging environment for students of all ages to explore art of all mediums with accomplished faculty. Find out more and enroll here.

Thank you to H-E-B Tournament of Champions for supporting our free family programs!

 
All inquiries: familyprograms@thecontemporaryaustin.org