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FRI · MAY 1 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers

Milwaukee Art Museum· 700 N Art Museum Dr
$0 · 0–5 · Tickets
Families with Young Kids
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Hands-on fiber art fun for kids under five, with sing-alongs and free entry for little ones.

Part of a series

Play Date with Art

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Part I

The details

About this event

The Milwaukee Art Museum invites young families to a playful morning of art and music. "Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers" is designed for children aged five and under, providing a tactile experience with fiber art inspired by Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE artwork. Kids can create their own fuzzy letters while learning their ABCs, and the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. add a lively touch to the morning.

This event is a great opportunity for young children to engage with art in a welcoming environment. The museum ensures a family-friendly experience, with free admission for kids 12 and under. Whether you're a member or purchasing tickets at the door, this drop-in session promises a fun and educational outing for the little ones.

From the organizer

Join us in May as we build, bunch, and wrap our own fuzzy letters inspired by Robert Indiana’s artwork The American LOVE (1966 – 99). Explore the fun of fiber art as you practice your ABCs, then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

  • Free for museum members, general admission for non-members.

Pricing details

Free for members, included with museum admission for others.

Pro tips

  • Parents

    The sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. are a hit with the little ones. Arrive early to secure a spot near the front for the best experience.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
Family ChaosDiyArtsy
Art Scene
Loud

Who'll Be There

Primarily parents or caregivers with children aged five and under. Expect a mix of families, possibly including grandparents or other relatives accompanying the kids.

How the Room Feels

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Comfortable solo
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

The crowd

Easy to come alone. A little clapping, maybe a question answered — nothing that puts you on the spot.

You'll leave with

A thing you made
A memory

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