Tips for Families

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Tips for your visit:

Check in at Museum Front Desk to get oriented, find out about the day’s programs and opportunities, or to check out a Family Activity Kit
Please be sure everyone knows that there is no touching or climbing on the artwork inside or out, unless specified otherwise on the label
Enjoy running outside–but be sure to walk in the Museum galleries and on the stairs
Most of the Scultpure Park and Museum galleries are stroller friendly
Bathrooms with changing stations are located at deCordova | Store and on the Museum 3^rd floor
Hungry? Visit deCordova | Café (located next to the deCordova | Store)
Shopping abounds at deCordova | Store
Don't miss the Rappaport Roof Terrace on the 6^th floor with awesome views of the pond and Park.

To encourage thinking and group discussion ask questions such as:
- What do you see?
- What does it remind you of?
- How does it make you feel?
Gain perspective by looking at the artworks from all angles:
- Crouch or lie down
- Stand far away
- Look up close
- Circle around
Use your body to imitate the shapes of artworks.
Invent a title for an artwork– then check out what the artist calls it at the nearby label.
Check out a Family Activity Kit at the Museum Front Desk to explore through activities, questions, and materials.
Draw what you see in the Museum or Sculpture Park–sketchbooks are definitely allowed!
Visit the Process Gallery on the Museum 3^rd floor or The Lab on the Museum 4th floor, interactive spaces where kids and adults can enjoy and learn together.
Continue the conversation and exploration in the car and at home:
- What artwork or area did you like the most?
- What new art words did you learn?
- What can you make in your house or yard inspired by the art you have seen?
- What new art materials can you find at home to use?