Booking

Preschool (2.5 to 5 years)

In VMFA’s Early Childhood Education programs, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children discover the world around them through playing, singing, exploring, and creating. Held in the classroom, galleries, and studio, these programs foster children’s development, early literacy, autonomy, and decision-making skills.

Specials

VMFA Members enjoy discounts on many of our classes and programs. Click here for more information.

Studio Class

[EY7] Young at Art | Puppet Play (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EY8] Young at Art | Puppet Play (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Combine felt, fur, and fun to as you discover artistic textiles and make fiber art inspired by VMFA’s permanent collection and Giants: Art from the Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. 



 

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[EW12] Wee-Kids Workshops | All About Animals (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA as you sing your favorite animal songs and participate in animal themed play and art adventures. 



 

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[EW15] Wee-Kids Workshops | My Face, Your Face (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Find faces, feelings, and figures throughout the galleries to explore themes of identity. Then represent yourself in art with dynamic materials. 



 

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Summer Camp

[EC1] Curiosity Camps, Session 1

Tue–Fri, May 26–29, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

[EC2] Curiosity Camps, Session 2

Mon–Fri, Jun 1–5, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

[EC3] Curiosity Camps, Session 3

Mon–Fri, Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

[EC4] Curiosity Camps, Session 4

Mon–Thu, Jun 15–18, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

[EC5] Curiosity Camps, Session 5

Mon–Fri, Jun 22–26, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

Studio Class

[EY1] Young at Art | World Travelers (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Travel around the world at VMFA! Let art from different countries and cultures inspire your own creations.

 

[EY2] Young at Art | World Travelers (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Travel around the world at VMFA! Let art from different countries and cultures inspire your own creations.

 

[EY3] Young at Art | Mixing Up Materials (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Explore the craft of assemblage and experiment with a variety art media—anything goes!

 

[EY5] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.

 

[EY4] Young at Art | Mixing Up Materials (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Explore the craft of assemblage and experiment with a variety art media—anything goes!

 

[EY6] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.