Children and Families
Registration and Information
Visitor service
Tel +49 (0)211 8381-204
service@kunstsammlung.de
Getting young visitors excited about art and culture: the wide-ranging educational program of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen not only contains a broad range of offerings that encourage children to get involved with art, but also a variety of activities designed to foster their overall development, including creative and verbal abilities as well as their social competences.
“Minimix” (from 2 years)
Art is global! All over the world, artists are developing new ideas and creating surprising and fantastic works of art. Their families, friends and colleagues – who often come from very different countries – also play an important role in this.
In the "Minimix" programme, we set out on a journey to follow their footsteps across the globe. Along the way, we encounter unique and exciting visual worlds that will inspire us in our own creative experiments. Let’s go! Whether you’re from Düsseldorf or new to the city – all children and their adult companions are welcome.
Free admission
You can find current dates and registration details in our calendar
"Kunst für Kurze" (from 2 years)
Over six consecutive afternoons, the Little Studio at K21 becomes a meeting place for children and their parents. As “museum mice”, the children set off on a journey of discovery. Their first playful encounters with art are characterised by a holistic, sensory experience. What they see is translated into active, movement-based activities: they look and build, splash and clap, spill and smear! General information about the Little Studio at K21 can be found here.
Current dates and registration details can be found in our calendar
„Kann ich auch!“ (from 4 years)
This is where the little ones really shine! The Little Studio at K21 becomes a workshop for all budding young artists. There, they can paint, print, build, sculpt, glue and mould. Under the motto “I can do that too!”, the young participants experiment confidently and freely with the materials of ‘grown-up’ art, playfully discovering its themes and modes of expression. General information about the Little Studio at K21 can be found here.
Current dates and registration details can be found in our calendar
Workshops & Holiday activities (from 5 years)
Our exhibitions and collection displays regularly explore new and exciting themes, which we examine in more detail through workshops and holiday activities. Depending on the exhibition, there are also links to pop culture, music, theatre, dance or socio-political issues.
You can find our current programme in the calendar or in our newsletter.
Open Media Workshop (from 10 years)
The K21 is the place for contemporary art. The artists’ works show how they experience the world and how they test new ideas and techniques. They often use media such as photography, film or computer games. Inspired by art, everyone from the age of 10 can experiment with digital image media and realise their own projects in the open media workshop.
Free entry
You can find information about our current events in the calendar or in our newsletter.
Children’s Birthday Parties (from 3 years)
A birthday party at the Kunstsammlung is a unique experience. Together, we celebrate a party where guests can follow the trail of mysterious art objects and let their creative talents shine.
“DO IT LIKE…” Art Tutorials (from 6 years)
For children and young people aged 6 and over, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen offers a digital educational programme that combines playful entertainment with artistic inspiration, designed to complement learning at home. Several “DO IT LIKE…” videos have been released to date, with the selection of artists ranging from the classics of modernism to contemporary art.
Go directly to the videos: YouTube channel or media library
