Family Fun

There are many ways families can have fun at the Hofstra University Museum of Art. Choose from one of our Let’s Explore Backpacks, The Great Art Caper, or guided Art Activities.

Pick up all backpack and caper activity materials at the Emily Lowe Gallery during open hours year-round until 3 p.m. Return all backpacks by 4 p.m. and keep your completed works of art. All family activities are FREE!

Let's Explore Backpacks

The Museum’s distinct Let’s Explore Backpacks offer activity-filled ways for children (recommended ages 5-10) and adult companions to explore together the outdoor sculpture collection on the University’s beautiful campus. Children then create their own works of art to take home. Each backpack is available in Spanish.

Backpacks flyer in English
Backpacks flyer in Spanish

The Great Art Caper

Children (recommended ages 10-12) and adult companions uncover clues to help solve an Art Caper mystery in the outdoor sculpture collection on Hofstra University’s South Campus. Children become detectives and have fun while discovering more about these works.

The Great Art Caper - The Case of the Mystery Sculpture