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 REGISTER FOR THE FULL CAMP • 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. REGISTER FOR DAY 1 • 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. REGISTER FOR DAY 2 • 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! REGISTER FOR DAY 3 • 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! REGISTER FOR DAY 4 • 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. REGISTER FOR DAY 5   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!  Become a Member