Family Day workshops take place one Saturday a month at the Center for Architecture. These two-hour programs introduce families to architecture and design through hands-on art and model building activities, gallery tours, and design challenges.
Family Day programs are designed for children ages 5 to 13 accompanied by an adult. Unless noted otherwise, admission is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Masks are strongly encouraged for all K-12 programs, regardless of vaccination status. Read our full Health and Safety Protocol here.
Looking for architecture activities to do on your own? Visit our Activities page!
Check out our Youth Programs FAQs. For further questions, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
UPCOMING FAMILY DAYS
Building Bridges Saturday, April 1, 11am–1pm (SOLD OUT)
New York City has many fascinating bridges, from the historic Brooklyn Bridge to more contemporary examples. What kind of bridge would you design for NYC? Families will learn about different types of bridges and how they work, then create their own bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org and indicate the number of adult and child tickets you would like to be waitlisted for.
Building Bridges Saturday, April 1, 2pm-4pm (SOLD OUT)
New York City has many fascinating bridges, from the historic Brooklyn Bridge to more contemporary examples. What kind of bridge would you design for NYC? Families will learn about different types of bridges and how they work, then create their own bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org and indicate the number of adult and child tickets you would like to be waitlisted for.
Underground NYC Saturday, May 6, 11am–1pm and 2pm-4pm
Our great city is famous for its subway. But did you know that beneath those tunnels exists a world of wires, cables and more? Together, families will learn about the subway’s intricate infrastructure, then construct their own model of what lies below the city streets. There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, March 28.
Treehouse Design Saturday, June 3, 11am–1pm and 2pm-4pm
Create your own model treehouse! Families will work together to craft a model tree, then work with its unique arrangement of branches to build a custom treehouse, just the right size for a favorite toy or figure. Families are asked to bring in a few small sticks to help create their tree and will have some extras on hand as well. There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, April 25.
