Photo by Mercie Ghimire
Head to the Family Art Studio to enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world.
Date and Time
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Family Art Studio activities will take place in Taper Courtyard classrooms from September 1–November 20, 2025.
Pricing and Details
Included with general admission
Walk-ups welcome
Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4.
Activities are subject to change or cancellation.
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About the Program
Head to the Family Art Studio to enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world. Reinforcing the values of collaboration and community, these activities can be done anytime during your visit.
Current and Upcoming Projects
- August 7–31—Make-a-Zine
Create your own amusing and nostalgic zine inspired by the exhibition Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing.
- September 4–28—Action Bubbles*
Bam! Pow! Boom! Create your own speech and action bubbles inspired by the exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity.
- October 4–November 2—Paper Sukkahs*
Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot by constructing your own paper sukkah.
- November 6–30—Animal Masks
Get ready for the reopening of Noah's Ark at the Skirball by creating your own furry and fierce animal mask.
- December 4, 2025–January 4, 2026—Hanukkah Lamps
Use repurposed materials to create your own Hanukkah Lamp. Let your light shine bright!
*Taking place in Taper Courtyard classrooms.
Classroom 160: Sep 4, 6, 7, 13
Classroom 161: Sep 11, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
Museum Terrace: Sep 14
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Donor Support
Family Programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible in part by generous support from the following donor:
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