Storytime Studio
Wednesdays 10 AM–12 PM
Free; no registration required. Recommended for ages 0–6, plus adult caregivers. Note: The Hirshhorn Museum opens at 10 AM.
Bring your youngest artist to Storytime Studio for a creative experience that makes art come to life. Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, movement, read-alouds, and art exploration designed especially for young artists and their adult caregivers. Join Hirshhorn educators to experiment with play and art-making, immerse yourself in interactive read-alouds, and experience kid-friendly tours of art on view!
Storytime Studio Schedule
Wednesdays
Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10AM and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.
- 10am-12pm Open Play (felt, blocks, sketching)
- 10:20 am Read-aloud #1 in Art School
- 10:30 am Artmaking begins
- 10:50 am Gallery Tour #1
- 11:20 am Read-aloud #2 in Art School
- 11:30 am Artmaking begins
- 11:50 am Gallery Tour #2
Find us at the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level.
Know Before You Go
Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one-hour. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.
Due to limited capacity during this public drop-in program, school, youth and large groups of eight or more (adults and children) are encouraged to request a reserved group program by contacting hmsgeducation@si.edu.
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