Family Day

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.

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Upcoming Family Day Themes

May 11: Big and Small
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Month) and Mother’s Day at Mia Family Day! Create whimsical shadow puppets and explore Mia’s Japanese art collection with Teaching Artist Akiko Ostlund. Combine and collage a Mother’s Day bouquet using illustrated elements with Lora Hlavsa. Enjoy story time with local writer Monica Rojas, author of Nana Y Abuela, and color your world with illustrator Emiko Rainbow. Experience beautiful movement and music with Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater! Satisfy your tastebuds with Yum Yum Food Truck (11 a.m.–1 p.m.).

June 8: Rock the Cradle
Have a blast at Rock the Cradle! Let music be your inspiration for artmaking with Teaching Artist Laura Wennstrom. Enjoy performances and get your body moving to the beat with Young Dance. Search the galleries for colorful works of art—the more colors, the better! Full Rock the Cradle lineup coming soon.

July 13: Bloom
Let your creativity bloom at Family Day! Teaching Artist Akiko Ostlund will guide you through creating your own floral prints on paper, inspired by Mia’s exhibition “Hokusai | Monet.” Join the Japan America Society of Minnesota for an origami art activity with a blossoming Sakura tree, and learn a few dance moves in Target Park. Enjoy performances by TaikoArts Midwest and learn about the Japanese tradition of Taiko drumming! Roam Mia’s galleries and search for artworks inspired by nature.

August 10: Elemental
Take a break from the summer heat at Family Day! Enjoy story time with local writer Molly Beth Griffin, author of Rhoda’s Rock Hunt, and then make a wearable piece of nature-inspired artwork. Explore exciting art materials with poet BakiBakiBaki. Sing along to your favorite songs with musical group Basic ‘n Boring during an outdoor concert hosted in Target Park. Search the galleries for works made with natural materials, including clay, wood, glass, and metal. Make artwork inspired by Mia’s collection with a Mia teaching artist, and listen to music from flute and bass duo, Wood ‘N Wind.