Family 2nd Sunday
Family 2nd Sunday at the Delaware Art Museum offers a full day of hands-on artmaking, storytelling, and family activities for children and their grown-ups. Families can explore colorful materials at Creation Station, make an artwork with a professional artist in Studio Explorers, and enjoy interactive stories and creative play with artist and musician Quinci Spady.
Activities are designed for families of all kinds and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Kid-friendly menu options are available at Kaffeina Café. The museum recommends arriving early for Studio Explorers because space is limited.
When: November 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Delaware Art Museum
Locations: Children’s Studio, East Court, Kids’ Corner, and Fusco Hall
Tickets: Members attend free, but must book 2nd Sunday admission to register for activities. Non-members receive the programs with general museum admission; the general admission price is not listed. Admission can be purchased on-site or through the “Book Now” option.
Registration: Individual activity registration and participation are first come, first served. On-site registration is required for Studio Explorers.
Creation Station: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children and their grown-ups can experiment with colorful, unusual materials and create freely without prescribed rules or outcomes. This activity is for all ages.
Studio Explorers: Families work with a professional artist to create a different artwork each month, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection while trying new materials and techniques. The activity is for all ages. Group 1 runs from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Group 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and Group 3 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Giggles and Tales: Artist and musician Quinci Spady leads interactive story sessions in Kids’ Corner, combining animated readings, playful activities, and humor. Parent participation is required. The ages 2–5 session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; the ages 6–10 session runs from noon to 1:00 p.m.; and the all-ages session runs from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Kids’ Corner: The museum’s interactive family space is generally open during regular museum hours. During Family 2nd Sunday, access is limited to Giggles and Tales participants from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ages: Activities are available for all ages, with designated Giggles and Tales sessions for ages 2–5, ages 6–10, and all ages.
Food: Kaffeina Café offers kid-friendly menu options.