Family Programs take place one Saturday a month at the Center for Architecture. These two-hour workshops introduce families to architecture and design through hands-on art and model building activities, gallery tours, and design challenges.
Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 to 13 accompanied by an adult. Unless noted otherwise, admission is $20 per person. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Looking for architecture activities to do on your own? Visit our Self-Guided Activities page!
Check out our Youth Programs FAQs. For further questions, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAMS
Animal Architecture (Morning Session) - SOLD OUT April 5, 2025, 11am–1pm
Have you ever been curious about where animals live? Families will explore how animals build their homes by observing structures such as nests, ant colonies, shells, and dams. These structures will serve as inspiration for families to create their own animal architecture designs!
There are two sessions: Morning (11am–1pm) and Afternoon (2–4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
Animal Architecture (Afternoon Session) - SOLD OUT April 5, 2025, 2–4pm
Have you ever been curious about where animals live? Families will explore how animals build their homes by observing structures such as nests, ant colonies, shells, and dams. These structures will serve as inspiration for families to create their own animal architecture designs!
There are two sessions: Morning (11am–1pm) and Afternoon (2–4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
Treehouses (Morning Session) May 3, 2025, 11am–1pm - SOLD OUT
Create your own model treehouse! Families will work together to craft a model tree out of wood and cardboard, then design within its unique arrangement of branches to build a custom treehouse, just the right size for a favorite toy or figure.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am–1pm) and Afternoon (2–4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
Treehouses (Afternoon Session) - SOLD OUT May 3, 2025, 2–4pm
Create your own model treehouse! Families will work together to craft a model tree out of wood and cardboard, then design within its unique arrangement of branches to build a custom treehouse, just the right size for a favorite toy or figure.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am–1pm) and Afternoon (2–4pm).
This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
