Parents and guardians who are looking to expose their children to more art and culture would do well to take note of these interactive art shows for kids. Set in galleries, museums and even outdoor in city streets, there are a number of installations that target children as much as they do adults. Bright, imaginative minds make the perfect audience for artists around the world.
From art exhibits that play on classic children's toys such as colorful stickers and markers to other museum spaces that are essentially turned into artistic playgrounds that are as mentally challenging as they are physically, these interactive art shows for kids range in participation, scale and purpose to suit various personalities. Parents won't be short on summer activity ideas.
18 Interactive Art Shows for Kids
From Chaotic Sticker Installations to Suspended Canine Exhibits:
Meghan Young — Jun 30, 2014 — Art & Design
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Plushy String Playgrounds
Artist Toshiko Horiuchi-Macadam Makes a Soft Fun Center Out of Fabric
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Swinging Art Exhibits
Ann Hamilton Creates a Dazzling 55,000 Square-Foot Playground
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Blue Block-Filled Installations
Play Work Build by David Rockwell Focuses on Construction Games
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Decaying Candy Floss Installations
Erno-erik Raitanen‘s Work Disintegrates Before Your Very
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Children-Interacting Art Installations
The Color Me Exhibition Targets Kids' Boundless Creativity
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Rainbow Rope Playgrounds
Skill Forest Climbing Net Makes the Hakone Pavillion a Magical Place
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Chaotic Sticker Installations
The Obliteration Room by Yayoi Kusama Targets Color-Loving Kids
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Epic Indoor Treehouses
Shelter of Nostalgia Takes Adults Back in Time with Every Ascending Step
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Interactive Art Installations
The 'Love from Mount Pom Pom' Exhibit by Misaki Kawai is Touchable
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Outdoor Workout-Encouraging Playgrounds
Flexible by Darren Goins Promotes Art and Activity
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Web-Inspired Reading Surfaces
The Reading Net by Playoffice is Fun and Entertaining for Kids
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Suspended Canine Exhibits
The Space Pups Ulster Museum Installation Features Hanging Dogs
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Interactive Projection Installations
Puppet Parade at Cinekid Festival is a Fun Virtual Experience
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Candy-Branded School Plays
'Turnstyle' Promotes a School Play with Willy Wonka Candy Bar Items
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Animated Paper Fish Aquariums
Sketch is an Interactive Aquarium Full of Fish Drawn by Kids
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Contemporary Collectible Exhibits
CMA's Cabinets of Wonder Elevates the Art of Collecting
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Amusing Musical Swing Sets
The Baloica Sound Exhibit Adds Some Swinging Musical Notes to Your Day
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Playfully Informative Animal Exhibits
Ruff and Jeffers Appeal to a Boy's Curiosity Via Animal Art
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Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions
The Architecture for Dogs Exhibition Opens at ADI Design
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Immersive Light Art Installations
Olafur Elisson Presents Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble
Engaging Science-Inspired Activities
The Ontario Science Centre is Engaging Families During Winter
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
The Tianshui Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is Whimsical
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions
Window Wonderland is Running Until January 31st in the Junction
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Interactive Screen-Free Games
Spin & Play® Encourages Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Wonderous Art Installations
Olafur Eliasson’s 'Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble' is Immersive
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Terracotta-Inspired Art Installations
Gornace Brioni's Grounded Exhibition Features Wall Coverings
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Transformative AI Art
Transform Kids' Drawings into Colorful Animated Artworks with Drawings Alive
Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Family-Friendly LEGO Installations
The National Bank Open will Feature an Interactive LEGO Pop-Up
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Spotlights a Partnership with Art Basel
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Incredibly Bold Design Exhibitions
Capsul and Basic.Space Present the Memphis Miami Exhibition
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations
SPOOKY AT ILLUMI Offers a Unique Family Experience
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups
The Gustaf Westman in New York is a Unique Museum Experience
Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions
The Head Hi Show Displays Lamps by 54 DifferentDesigners
Collaborative 3D Art Installations
Samsung Canada x Nicolas Abtan Debut the Re:Frame Installation
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Sustainably Built Public Attractions
National Geographic Society Unveils the Museum of Exploration
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Sensorial Art Exhibitions
Gardens by the Bay Presents the 'Impressions of Monet' Experience
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions
SPACES Was Organized by HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Sound-Interactive Art Installations
Yuri Suzuki Creates the Arborhythm Outdoor Art Installation
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions
Wendy Maruyama and Tom Loeser Exhibit the Colorama Show
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations
Studio Eggi Revolutionizes Kids’ Playrooms with Thoughtful Design
Vibrantly Pink Skelter Installations
2LG Designs the Stay Playful Helter Skelter Installation
Immersive Audio-Visual Installations
180 the Strand Unveils Its Latest Exhibition, 'Reverb'
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures
Randi Renate & Beatriz Chachamovits Protect Ecosystems
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Playfully Vibrant Studio Spaces
Estudio Protobox Coverts a Parking Garage in Colégio Salesiano
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Award-Winning Winter Art Exhibits
Window Wonderland is Running from November 24 to January 31
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Human Connection Design Exhibitions
VERSO Presents the No Discipline Solo Exhibition
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Immersive Space Exhibitions
‘Beyond the Light’ Immerses Guests in NASA’s Scientific Discoveries
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Comprehensive Museum Visitor Apps
The Chester Beatty Museum & accesso Refine Visitor Experiences
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Building Block Art Exhibits
LEGO will Host The Art of the Brick Expo in Singapore
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Artistic Feedback Tools
Instant Art Review Provides Real-Time Feedback to Boost Artistic Skills
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Free City-Wide Museum Days
Museums Free-for-All Offers Free Admission to L.A's Museums
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries
C+S Architects Develops the Noah's Ark Nursery in Alzano
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami