The thought of bringing a child to visit an art collection may foster fearful thoughts—fear of boring your child and forever ruining his chance of appreciating art, fear of exposing your child to a realm you know little about yourself, or fear of entering an adult world too complicated for your child to understand. All of these fears are legitimate and common among parents and educators, but none of them will be realized at M&G. We have a competent staff of educators to design and lead children’s tours, and we thrive on inspiring those that attend. Often children develop an increasing interest in art as a result of coming, and we provide numerous educational materials to guide you as you continue the learning process in your classroom or home. We can easily adapt these tours for large classes, homeschoolers, and families. Enhance your child’s educational experience today and sign-up for a tour that will provide a thrill in learning.

Animal Safari Adventure
The M&G Kids Safari team is scheduled to depart soon. Follow the tracks to see what kinds of animals lurk among the paintings of M&G! Enjoy this introduction to Old Master paintings in a non-threatening format, complete with animal riddles. Learn how animals are used symbolically in these great works of art. Reserve your place on the Safari team. The Jeep leaves soon! (Grades 1–3)

Building Blocks of Baroque
Journey back in time to the Baroque era; learn about life at this time and the art it produced. The children will find clues to help them discover Baroque characteristics in each painting. Building Blocks of the Baroque teaches children interactively about this exciting time period and the essentials of Baroque art. (Grades 3-8)

Castles and Cathedrals: People and Art of the Middle Ages
Children of all ages are enchanted by this mysterious time period; a time of castles with moats and towers, of knights and their charging steeds, of kings and queens, lords and ladies. On this exciting tour, the Dark Ages will be illuminated as children search the galleries for clues that teach about knights, scribes, sculptors, and other individuals of the time period. When clues are discovered, learning will continue with captivating activities about armor, coats of arms, and the symbols and qualities of Gothic art. (Grades 3-6)

Exploring Ancient Civilizations
Teachers, parents, and children alike will enjoy examining the numerous archaeological treasures from Egyptian, Roman, and Hebrew cultures on this tour. View a Roman mirror, a Hebrew baby rattle, and Egyptian makeup. Participate in the hands-on activities of the BowenDiscoveryCenter and find that learning about the everyday lives and customs of these ancient civilizations can be both revealing and fascinating. (Grades 1-6)

Grand Picture Gallery Exhibition
Did you ever wonder how art galleries got their start? Join Artechus as he explores how paintings have moved from castles to private estates and then to art galleries. Find out how art collectors of the past have shown off their collections. Discover the different types of paintings that collectors want to include in their collections (portraits, landscapes, history paintings, to name a few).

Honthorst: Once upon a Time… in Holland
Journey back in time to the 1600s and discover one of the first “painters of light”—Gerrit van Honthorst. One of the many Northern artists known as the “Candlelight Painters,” Honthorst is recognized for his work, The Holy Family in the Carpenter Shop, found in the M&G collection and favored by many Gallery patrons. Join an M&G educator for a family excursion; no one need bring a suitcase for this international, imaginative trek. (Grades 1-3)

Revisiting the Renaissance
Travel back in time to the Renaissance era; immerse yourself in the discoveries, inventions, and art of the period in a combined discussion and hands-on activity format. Children will learn how perspective was “invented” and discover how geometry and mathematics were first used in painting. (Grades 3-8)

Taking a Ride on the Color Wheel
Join our M&G chef in the Color Wheel Café. We’re mixing up some exciting color recipes and having a great time in the kitchen. Learn how colors have symbolic significance in art and in culture. Be the first to guess the color ingredients. Bake a color wheel pizza and figure out common color phrases. Don’t pass up this outstanding introduction to great works of art in a comfortable setting. (Grades 1-3)