Birthday Art Lab for Kids
Enjoy an art-filled birthday party for your child and leave the planning to us!
Birthday Art Labs at the Rubin Museum of Art are led by Museum educators and include art-making in the TheaterTheatre, an interactive tour in the Museum galleries, singing, and more! Choose from multiple age-appropriate themes and catering options. Recommended for ages two and older.
Reservations require at least two weeks notice.
PACKAGES INCLUDE:
- Exclusive use of the Theater
- Museum admission for all birthday guests
- Thematic art lab, led by Rubin Museum educators
- Guided exploration of the Museum galleries
- Crafting take-home works of art
- PDF invitation template for printing or emailing
FEES
Base Museum Program Fee: $900. Capacity dependent on age group and theme.
Museum members receive a 10% discount on the program fee. Become a member today!
CATERING
Catering is provided by Restaurant Associates. Choose from our birthday menu options or customize your own menu. You can even plan something special for the parents!
To learn more, please contact Alison GrechJason Gonzalez at 212.620.500 x290399 or AGrech@RestaurantAssociates.com.
The host family is welcome to bring a birthday cake or cupcakes.
ART LAB THEMES
Instruments of Our Own
For thousands of years humans have been making and playing musical instruments, constantly inventing new instruments and modifying existing ones to produce different sounds and mimic the sounds we hear from animals. In the galleries you’ll listen to the story of a small but courageous jungle hero and join in a scavenger hunt for real and imaginary creatures from around the world. Journey back to the art studio to make and play your own musical instruments during this music-themed art lab. Together we will build on the human tradition of instrument making.
Super Sculptors
Squish, squeeze, and mold during our Super Sculptors Birthday Art Lab. Search the galleries to find fascinating Himalayan sculptures and learn how they were made. Then let your imagination run wild as you make your own imaginary creatures out of clay. Use sequins, gemstones, and glitter to make your sculpture shimmer.
Spectacular Starscapes
Blast off into outer space with Spectacular Starscapes. Craft futuristic Galaxy Jars filled with watercolors, inks, and eco-friendly glitter, constructing your own New York City nebula. First explore artworks in the gallery that address concepts of time and space, then enjoy this fun art-making activity. Creating a miniature world inside a bottle inspires curiosity about the cosmos.
Create Your Own
Don’t see a theme that fits? Ask us how we can customize an option for your party.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Birthday family is welcome to arrive 30 minutes early.
- Birthday Art Labs are two hours long.
- $250 non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking.
- Full payment is due two weeks prior to the date of event.
- Overtime fees ($150/30 minutes) due the date of event.
- Payment by credit card preferred.
- Birthday Art Labs cannot be hosted on Sundays due to Family Sundays.
We are ready to assist you in planning your experience.