For Kids & Families
Joyce and Avrum Gray & Family
Children's Center
Beginning July 1, the Gray Children's Center at Spertus shifts from being open for drop-in visits to being open instead for a range of facilitated family programs. These family programs feature age-appropriate art workshops, exhibition tours, stories, and activities.
Mark these dates on your calendar and join us for some family fun!
Family Workshop
Patterns and Printmaking
Sunday, June 28 from 2-4 pm
Art-making workshop for children ages 5+ with their favorite adults. Learn more »
Second Sundays
July 12, August 9, and September 13 from 11 am-2 pm
All ages welcome. No advance reservations needed. Learn more »
A Very Special Sunday
Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 pm
Special needs children and their families are invited to spend an afternoon discovering the Gray Children's Center at Spertus. Learn more »
Vacation Day Workshops
Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27 from 10 am to 5 pm
All ages welcome. No advance reservations needed. Learn more »
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Perfect for a Party!
Birthday parties at Spertus Museum are fun for everyone! Our Birthday Party Package includes playtime for your crowd in the Gray Children’s Center, a special craft activity in the Arts Studio, and a private room for your celebration.
Available Sunday through Thursday.
$415 for 20 children ($350 for Spertus members). $20 each additional guest.
Call 312.322.1785.
Catering also available.
The Gray Children’s Center is made possible by the generosity and foresight of Joyce and Avrum Gray and their family. It was developed in partnership with Redmoon Theater and is recommended for kids ages 2 – 12, with their favorite adults. Additional thanks to Sheila and Larry Gerber for their support of Spertus family programs.