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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Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Luxuriously Artistic Homes
Child Studio Taps Mid-Sentury Modern Sensibilities & Art Deco Motifs
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions
YOSHIROTTEN Unveils Large-Scale Installation 'SUN' Art Exhibition
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Debut an Art Experience in Hong Kong
Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions
Divina Dalí Combines the Genius of Dalí and Dante Alighieri
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
The Tianshui Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is Whimsical
Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions
Awol Erizku’s Newest Exhibition Has Space, Basketball, and Hip Hop
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions
Fort Makers Invite Six Creatives to Design Their Dream Home
AI-Generated Art Galleries
Amsterdam’s New Art Gallery Displays Artwork Made by AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Playful Montessori Kindergartens
Mjölk Architekti Embraces Montessori Ideals in New Extension
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Cave-Inspired Installations
Cave Bureau Design an Installation for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Gut Health Museums
Activia's What the Gut Museum Educates the Public
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Theater-Inspired Children's Stores
Vives St-Laurent Designs the Interior of Billie Le Kid
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Staged Room Design Projects
Tekla Evelina Severin Presents the Dimensions of Colour Project
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Space-Exploration Artful Installations
Felipe Pantone Unveils the Kosmos Exhibition in Los Angeles
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations
Daniel Iregui Presents the Antibodies Installation
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Toronto Landmark Music Events
The Exhibition Place Music in the Park Series Has a Diverse Lineup
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions
Charles Gaines Presents the New Southern Trees Installation
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Blocky Children's Museums
UNStudio Showcases Its Design for the Children's Museum of Qatar
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Organic Illuminated Artful Series
Lindset Adelman Unveils the Cages, Mobiles, and Rock Lights
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows
Misha Kahn Unveils the Staged Show in Friedman Benda Los Angeles
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions
Dan Lam Showcases Her Fourth Solo Exhibition Tiled Cosmic Shake
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions
CJ Hendry Unveils Two-Storey Indoor Playground Art Exhibition
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Mass-Timber Children's Museums
O'Neill McVoy Architects Designs the Bronx Children's Museum
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition
Pokémon Crafts Exhibition Is Showcased in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Ambient Atmospheric Music Exhibitions
Brian Eno Presents a New Show at the Paul Stolper Gallery
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms
MoMA Unveils the New Chocolate Room Exhibition by Ed Ruscha
Laser-Cut Urban Artistry
Hubert Roguski Unveils Metropolis, an Exhibition of Laser-Cut City Maps
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Stacy Leigh Unveils Her Latest 'Escape to B-Roll' Art Exhibition
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Kasing Lung Unveils His Solo Exhibition 'Cloud' at Hidari Zingaro
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Giveaway Exhibitions
Paola Navone's Take It or Leave It Exhibition Pushes Boundaries
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions
Desert X Invites 12 International Designers to Participate
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Graphic Pastel Art Pods
Ikra Arshad is Tapped for the Pod 5 Artist Residency by East Quay
Large-Scale Airport Installations
Hank Willis Thomas and Coby Kennedy Create the Reach Sculpture
Transformational Yoga Activities
The CircusYoga Program is Fit for Ages 7 to 107
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork
Kayla Rumpp's Art is Seen as Both Painting and Sculptural
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Award-Winning Winter Art Exhibits
Window Wonderland is Running from November 24 to January 31
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
Loewe Presents the Installations from its Foundation Craft Prize
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations
Forest of Collision and Raku Showcased New Ceramic Works
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Smiling Snakes Art Exhibitions
Erik Foss Unveils First Solo Exhibition at the Kaikai Kiki Gallery
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Hopeful Design Installations
Annemoon Geurts Presents the Evolving Harmony Exhbition
Free City-Wide Museum Days
Museums Free-for-All Offers Free Admission to L.A's Museums
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
March Break Family Activities
illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights is Perfect for March Break
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami