Artventures for Kids! | Krannert Art Museum

🎨 Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Each session features a storytime inspired by artworks on view, followed by playful gallery exploration that connects the stories to the art. The experience wraps up with open-ended artmaking led by guest artists, inspired by the exhibition. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity, curiosity, and imagination for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together!
Presented in partnership with The Urbana Free Library. Krannert Art Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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Krannert Art Museum Summer Hours:
Tue–Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–4
217-244-0745
kam.illinois.edu
Parking nearby is free on weekends.
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KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
SUMMER 2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE
5 · Noontime Gallery Talk & Tour, 12 pm
13 · Artist Talk & Tour | Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie, 10:30 am · Featuring exhibiting artists Joel Ross (studio art) and Nekita Thomas (graphic design)
13 · Girls Rock! Youth Songwriting Workshop, 1–3 pm · Open to youth of all genders. Sign up!
19 · Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
26 · Knit & Sit! 1–3 pm
27 · Kids at KAM: Artmaking and More! 10:30 am–12:30 pm
JULY
2 · Last Day on View | Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie
3 & 4 · Closed for Independence Day Holiday
10 · Noontime Gallery Talk & Tour, 12 pm
11 · Sensory-Friendly Art Exploration, 10 am–12 pm · For all ages
17 · Coffee & Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith, 10:30 am–12 pm
18 · Curator Talk & Tour | Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile, 10:30 am
18 · Knit & Sit! 1–3 pm
21 · Crochet-a-thon! 12–3:30 pm
25 · Artventures for Kids, 1–3 pm
AUGUST
7 · Noontime Gallery Talk & Tour, 12 pm
8 · Artventures for Kids, 1–3 pm
11 · Café Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith · Mad Goat Coffee, Champaign · Drop in 1–2:30 pm
13 · Café Conversation with Director Stephanie Smith · Elm City Coffee, Urbana · Drop in 1–2:30 pm
25 · KAM Fest! 12–3:30 pm · For U of I students
27 · Opening Night at the Museum! 5–7:30 pm
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For event updates:
kam.illinois.edu/events
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We offer a variety of accessibility supports to help ensure visitors can fully participate. Contact us at [email protected] for questions or to request accommodation.