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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Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds
LEGO and Nike Reimagine Sports as Playful Learning in Shanghai
Multi-Sensory Immersive Installations
GSM Project Partners with Justine Emard on Pulsations
Playful Children's Library Designs
Studio Vapore Creates a Whimsical Children's Library
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Digital Art Displays
The Layer Canvas Transforms How Digital Art is Shown at Home
Voice-to-Sticker Printers
Stickerbox Supports AI-Powered, Safe, Independent, Creative Play
Universal Icon Exhibitions
The Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs Explores Language Without Words
Immersive Design Exhibitions
Paulin Paulin Paulin Mise-En-Scène Transforms Hauser & Wirth Monaco
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Personalized Learning Activities
Kidtivity Lab Delivers Custom AI Activities for Young Minds
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Playful Learning Collections
IKEA Open House Miami Has Child-Focused Designs for Miami Art Week
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Typographic Play Structures
Icon Climbers Create Playgrounds Where Alphabet Meets Jungle Gym
Japanese Craft Exhibitions
Hyakkō Exhibition Presents Works by More Than 100 Japanese Makers
Archive Film Exhibitions
The Wes Anderson the Archives Presents Artefacts from His Film Work
Interactive Sound Installations
Daily Tous Les Jours Boasts Musical Hotline for Strange Times
Immersive Room-Sized Exhibit Environments
Spazio Viruly Presents 'UNBOXING: a Room as Instrument'
AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
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Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions
Timorous Beasties Presented What are You Looking At?
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Immersive Garden-Inspired Exhibitions
c+d Studio Presents the Stunning 'Garden for the Eyes'
immersive artful bright installations
Nadja Stäubli Presents the Sensorial Chroma Installation
Surreal Art Exhibitions
The Jeffrey Deitch Art Gallery Hosts Joe Coleman’s 'Carnival' Exhibition
Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions
Peter Cook Presents the Play Pavilion Using LEGO Bricks
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations
e.l.f. Cosmetics x NYLON Partner for a Miami Art Week Piece
Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations
LUMINO in Montreal Presents 35 Works in the Winter
Singapore Art Exhibitions
Prototype Island Exhibition Presents 15 Singapore Designers
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mural Art Set
Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Toy Building Block Exhibits
WOW will Host an Immersive BrickWorld Ft. LEGO Exhibition
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Heritage Sound Playgrounds
Hornscape Playground transforms play into a musical experience
Immersive Climate Installations
Remembering the Future at MIT Museum Explores Environmental Paths
Compact Public Art Kiosks
The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition Kiosks Appear as Small Structures
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Children-Focused Salon Experiences
Sit Still Kids Salon Opens in Atlanta’s Peachtree Battle
Inclusive Museum Designs
The National Science and Media Museum Boasts Sound and Vision Galleries
Sensorially Immersive Art Experiences
teamLab Presents the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Universe
Customizable Kids Wall Art
DoodleFace Reinvents Wall Art with Developmentally-Friendly Designs
Immersive Educational Museum Experiences
The National Animation Museum and IndieCade Partner
Multi-Sensory Sound Installtions
The Barbican Centre Hosts the New Feel the Sound Exhibition
Science-Backed Wooden Installations
Kristina Pulejkova Creates the Seed Stories Installation
AI Coloring Apps
Splat Turns Photos into Kid-Friendly Coloring Pages Using Generative AI
Design Sound Festivals
CONTRIBUTIONS Festival #2 Pairs Exhibited Art with Commissioned Soundscapes
Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
Babylist is Opening Another Experiential Showroom in NYC
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Structured Art Shows
Analia Saban's Flowchart Exhibition Highlights Woven Paint and Carved Pieces
Immersive House Installations
RAE BK Unveils Faraday Cage Exhibition in a Prefab Upstate Retreat
Cultural Exhibition Updates
Exhibit Columbus Removes Installation of Semi‑nude Architect Statues
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
Playful Learning Villages
Kinder Rain Kindergarten Creates a Garden Based Learning Environment
Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions
Peter Cook Designs the Play Pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery
Artful Meditative Sculptural Caves
Antony Gormley Presents the Drawing on Space Exhibition
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
Immersive Hotel Art Experiences
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Unveils an Annual on Exhibition Art Event
Human Communication-Focused Interactive Artworks
Spaghetti Chorus by Daily Tous Les Jours Returns
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Interactive Survival-Focused Exhibitions
The Ontario Science Centre Hosts Survival: the Exhibition
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Research-Focused Design Exhibitions
Design Studio Smarin Exhibits at Institut Français Milano
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Textile Pattern Showcasings
The IKEA Museum: Magical Patterns Installation opens in Scotland
First-Of-Its-Kind Playspace Designs
Cloudbound Has Opened a New Playspace in New Rochelle, NY
Emerging Design Exhibitions
The Dry Cleaning Exhibition Spotlights Emerging Designers in London
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Archive Tapestry Exhibitions
Gucci Memoria Traces the House’s History with Immersive Installations
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Audio-First Science Adventures
Tonies' Science Museum: Discovery Crew Immerses Kids in Story
Intervening Staircase Exhibitions
The Meet Me Here Exhibit Changes to a Spot for Physical Presence
African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Multimedia Art Exhibitions
Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Hug-Recreated Art Exhibitions
Sibling Architecture Created the Deep Calm Exhibition
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Time-Layered Wood Displays
The Age of Wood Explores Ageing and Memory in Wood Through Sculptures
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Colorful Texture Exhibitions
Victoria Wilmotte Unveils Her Bright Colorscape Installation
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Creative Coloring Platforms
ColorFun Provides Endless Printable Coloring Pages For All Ages
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Domestic Design Exhibitions
Home-Home Exhibition in Chiba Explores Objects and Ideas of Living
Children-Focused Design Contests
RuffleButts Has Launched Its Annual Little Artists Design Contest
Material Curiosity Art Shows
Tuleste Factory Returns to Design Miami with Keep It Curious Showcase
Accessible Biennale Activations
La Biennale Di Venezia Has Introduced the Accessible Biennale
Public Playground Installations
Welcome Little Stranger is a Sculptural Playground Built in Genk
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Kids Coloring Apps
Relax & Draw Coloring Book Brings Creative Drawing And Mini Games For Kids
Structural Energetic Playgrounds
The Archipelago Playscape is a Children's Museum Playground
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Espace Gabrielle Chanel by Kazunari Sakamoto Blends Art and Heritage
Glass Sculptural Exhibitions
Inchiostri by Ronan Bouroullec and Giorgio Mastinu Explores Glass
Public Design Biennial
Exhibit Columbus 2025 Celebrates Community-Driven Design in Indiana
Reflective Material Exhibits
Mirroring Dialogue Exhibit Engages Visitors Through Mirror Surfaces
Children’s Story Platforms
TheKidsStory.com Offers Engaging Stories & Educational Content For Kids
Popular Art Fairs
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Antique Children's Carousel Attractions
City Museum Embraces Whimsicality and Nostalgia
Immersive Eye Exhibitions
Wide Eye by Older Studio explores perception at Milano Design City
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis