Art History Around Town
“Art should be something like a good armchair in which to rest from physical fatigue.”
Art History Around Town invites students and families to experience the vibrant artistic and cultural landscape of South Florida—beyond the classroom and into the world.
Through thoughtfully curated field trips to museums, murals, historical sites, and special exhibitions, we explore the people, places, and stories that shape our region’s creative spirit. Whether we’re admiring public art in a park or stepping inside a gallery for a guided tour, each outing offers hands-on learning, meaningful dialogue, and playful exploration rooted in the history of art and place.
We also love spotlighting amazing cultural events around our city!
🎉 Check out the calendar below to discover upcoming AHP field trips, family workshops, festivals, and other community happenings we love to share.
Georges Seurat: Dots in the Park
Step into a peaceful Paris park through tiny dots of color! Families will explore pointillism, light, and stillness through Seurat’s famous paintings and create their own dot-based masterpieces. Register here.
Sunny Days/Starry Nights Mini Muse
Sunny Days/Starry Nights. Enjoy FREE Museum admission on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm. Our favorite part for families is the fabulous Mini Muse free drop-in art-making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. This program is run by wonderful, talented art lovers and is a can’t miss for families in our area.
Kitty Hawk Free Performance
If you have ever been to my class you know how much inventions, like the airplane changed the world and the art that was created.
Kitty Hawk is an inspiring musical that chronicles the daring journey of the Wright brothers and their sister, Katherine Wright, as they pursue the dream of human-engineered flight. The musical celebrates innovation, family bonds and the relentless drive to achieve the impossible.
Adventure Leggers
ADVENTURE-LEGGERS is Miami's only youth and comic book festival for kids. The festival offers interactive experiences focused on comics, graphic novels, music, artist-led workshops, technology, creative-professional workshops and more. It is a wonderful event that will leave you feeling curious and inspired.
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity and Imagination
Join us as we enter the world of Yayoi Kusama—where dots, mirrors, and patterns go on forever. We’ll play with repetition, bold color, and self-expression in art that feels both joyful and deep. Register here.
Sunny Days/Starry Nights Mini Muse
Sunny Days/Starry Nights. Enjoy FREE Museum admission on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm. Our favorite part for families is the fabulous Mini Muse free drop-in art-making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. This program is run by wonderful, talented art lovers and is a can’t miss for families in our area.
Bonnet House Family Day
On November 15th, Bonnet House opens its historical doors once again, welcoming community and family to spend a day back in time in sunny South Florida. Youth orchestra concerts at 10 & 11, plus great activity tables, including yours truly - Art History in the Park. Free for kids 13 and under. 14 and up only $12.
Roy Lichtenstein: Comic Art Comes Alive
Pop! Bang! Wow! This workshop brings comic book art to the park with Roy Lichtenstein’s bold, graphic style. Kids will learn about visual storytelling through dots, speech bubbles, and bold lines. Register here.
Sunny Days/Starry Nights Mini Muse
Sunny Days/Starry Nights. Enjoy FREE Museum admission on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm. Our favorite part for families is the fabulous Mini Muse free drop-in art-making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. This program is run by wonderful, talented art lovers and is a can’t miss for families in our area.
AHP Norton Museum Fieldtrip
We’re thrilled to invite you on a special field trip to the Norton Museum of Art! Together, we’ll explore the theme “Stories in Art” through both a guided gallery tour and a hands-on studio art activity. Register here.