Photo by Mercie Ghimire
Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world.
Date and Time
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Family Art Making activities will take place in Taper Courtyard classrooms from September 1–November 30, 2025 (unless otherwise noted below). Dates are also subject to change.
Pricing and Details
Included with general admission
Walk-ups welcome
Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4.
Activities are subject to change or cancellation.
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About the Program
Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world. Reinforcing the values of collaboration and community, these activities can be done anytime during your visit.
Current and Upcoming Projects
- October 4–November 2—Paper Sukkahs*
Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot by constructing your own paper sukkah.
- November 6–30—Animal Masks*
Get ready for the reopening of Noah's Ark at the Skirball by creating your own furry and fierce animal mask.
- December 4–January 4—Hanukkah Lamps
Use repurposed materials to create your own Hanukkah lamp. Let your light shine bright!
- January 8–February 1—Family Trees
In collaboration with Shemesh Farms, celebrate Tu B'Shevat by creating a family tree of your own imagination using new, recycled, and natural materials.
- February 5–March 1—Found Object Mobiles
Be inspired by the eclectic and unconventional materials found in Draw Them In, Paint Them Out and Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House to create a mobile out of found and recycled objects.
*Taking place in Taper Courtyard classrooms.
Classroom 160: Oct 11, 25, 30, Nov 1, 2
Classroom 161: Oct 4, 9, 12, 16, 23
Haas: Nov 22, 23, 29, 30
Museum Terrace: Oct 5, 26
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Donor Support
Family Programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible in part by generous support from the following donor:
Related to This Program
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Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark is closed for exciting gallery and garden enhancements, reopening December 2025.
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Discovery Center
Reopens November 2025
