Summer Camps at the MFA: Art Lab
Join the MFA for a week of experimenting in the art lab. Each day-camp will center around a different theme. Families can choose to sign up for just one day, or more! Choosing the Art Lab Package of all 5 days, opposed to purchasing all single days, factors in a discount.
The Art Lab camp is designed for ages 11-13.
STEAM Summer Camp
Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Day Price: $55 MFA Members, $65 Not-Yet-Members | Week Price: $240 MFA Members, $290 Not-Yet-Members
• Day 1 – Creative Canvases | July 27th
Get ready to paint! We’ll explore the types of paintings throughout history in the Museum’s collection to inspire our own painting styles.
• Day 2 – Upcycled Artmaking | July 28th
Using recyclable materials and found objects, we will make their own mini
art museums and other projects to explore how everyday items can be
repurposed to make art.
• Day 3 – Printmaking | July 29th
Learn the various ways you can make art prints. We’ll make unique block
prints, cyanotypes, and even prints stamped from Lego pieces!
• Day 4 – Art and Archaeology | July 30th
Learn to create artworks like ancient artists- discovered through digging up
history. We’ll excavate, document, and leave our own time capsule for future
campers to discover in the future!
• Day 5 -Science and Art Exploration | July 31st
Experiment with the elements of art and science to challenge your creativity
in artmaking. Join us to learn a bit of chemistry, paper circuits, and color
theory.
Space is limited, and camps fill quickly. To join the waitlist or for more information, please email programs@mfastpete.org and include the name(s) of the camp(s) and your preferred contact information. Waitlist requests are filled on a first-received basis.
Not yet a member? Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!
