Family Program
The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) offers creative workshops and storytelling activites to strengthen family values and encourage childhood creativity while at the same time familiarizing children with the diverse artistic expressions present in the permanent and temporary MAPR exhibitions. Throughout the calendar of activities you will receive the information for upcoming family events at the Museum.
Weekends
Saturdays at 3:00 pm the schedule alternates between The Artist’s Secret – where you will learn how an artwork is created and you will discover the tools and materials used by artists and afterwards you will apply your newfound knowledge in a workshop - and Journey of the Imagination – an opportunity to create stories, songs, dances, poems or drawings, inspired in artworks of our collection. Consult our calendar for the next scheduled workshops.
Sundays at 3:00 pm in the activARTE Ángel Ramos Gallery we present Once Upon a Time... our storytelling program for children and their families followed by creative workshops. Young visitors have the opportunity to create their own works of art inspired by a story while at the same time it encourages family bonding with their families.
Summer
Every Wednesday of June and July at 3:30 pm, the program Summer Afternoons offers thematic creative workshops for children and families led by our guest expert. Because capacity limited for these events, we request you call 787.977.6277 ext. 2307, 2271, 2268 to reserve your spaces. Reservations will open 7 days prior to these events and donations will be collected during registration of the event.
Christmas Holidays
Every Wednesday of December, at 3:30 pm, we celebrate Magical Afternoons, where families engage in creative activities centered on Holiday customs directed by our guest experts. Because capacity limited for these events, we request you call 787.977.6277 ext. 2307, 2271, 2268 to reserve your spaces. Reservations will open 7 days prior to these events and donations will be collected during registration of the event.
Creative Workshops
The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) organizes creative workshops for children older than three years of age, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. The workshops are offered by well-known artists and professors, who teach classes in painting, drawing, figure drawing, and art history, among others. Workshops are offered in four (4) trimester sessions January-March, March-May, August-October, October-December, and two (2) additional summer sessions for children and teenagers in the months of June and July. MAPR Members receive a discount upon registration.
Through the calendar of events, you can receive more information regarding current and future workshops and details about the professor and registration costs. For information on workshops, please call 787.977.6277 x 2267, 2283 and/or send an e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
