It's hard to imagine that your little one could love the art museum but at the Art Institute, they do everything in their power to make art interactive, understandable and approachable for the young mind. Brace yourself for an interesting collection of bohemian liberal sorts (think Earth Mother) and decidedly urban dwellers. There is a narrative, then a tour of a gallery exhibit with explanation and then back to the studios to create an art project. The Mini-Masters and Family Workshops are on Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:30am and are FREE with your admission to the Institute (admission can be free with the pass from your local library!). The studios are located just to the left of admissions in the new Modern Wing. They have multiple brochures for children that help you take your budding minds on a tour of the museum that is not only kid friendly, but informative. You will find yourself being educated and possibly enjoying the art more than you ever knew you could. Programs run year-round. I suggest logging on to their website or picking up a brochure at any of the 'tourist' brochure stands throughout Chicago. This is an activity you will feel good about once you have done it because it broadens your horizons and enriches your childrens lives.
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