Artissimo
Come explore art – then play, draw, paint and create!
Families are invited to experience the National Gallery, play art games, make their own artworks and share art with other kids across Canada and around the world. Artissimo activities are for children aged 3 and older accompanied by an adult.
When
From 10 am to 4 pm
Weekends and holidays
Location
Artissimo Kiosk
Fred and Elizabeth Fountain Garden Court
Cost
Free with Gallery admission
Free for members
Who
Children aged 3+, accompanied by an adult
Things to Do
Have fun with loads of activities for children, parents and caregivers.
Art Buddies
Discover art with an Art Buddy
Each Art Buddy is a replica of a figure in a painting. Find the painting that features your Art Buddy and learn more about the work.
Art Cubed
Build an artwork from the ground up
Rotate and stack 12 jumbo cubes to re-create 6 different artworks from the national collection. Then find the original artworks in the Canadian and Indigenous Galleries.
Super Structures
Explore architecture
Make your own imaginary buildings with our colossal assortment of wooden blocks.
Feely Boxes
Challenge your sense of touch
Identify the objects and textures in the feely box, and find the artwork by matching what you feel with what you see.
Who Am I?
Step into an artwork
Our costumes are stunning reproductions of the clothing people wear in our artworks. Try one on – then find the matching artwork and imagine how that person lived.
Art Making
Get creative!
Make art with your family in an inspiring setting using special art-making material. Friendly staff is on hand to help you get creative.
Family Membership
Enjoying your family time at the Gallery?
Did you know Artissimo is free for Members? Why not purchase a family membership and delight in family activities all year long!