PHILADELPHIA, PA.- The Division of Education at the Philadelphia Museum of Art welcomes families to take part in exciting hands-on activities, gallery tours, performances, storytelling, and kid-friendly tours during the winter/spring 2005 season of Family and Children�s Programs. The Museum continues to set a national standard for excellence in its educational offerings that include art classes, family activities, lectures, teacher resources and workshops, and accessible programs for people with disabilities.

Something Every Sunday - The award-winning Something Every Sunday program offers imaginative ways for families to explore the galleries and to make their own art in the Museum�s studios. Museum admission is pay what you wish on Sundays, providing an affordable option for families to spend the day together. Among the many free activities offered is the popular Drawing Together, which encourages family members to try their hands in the galleries, assisted by an artist. Another favorite, and a perfect introduction for youngsters, is Early Bird Read and Look, which invites preschoolers and their families to a storytelling session followed by a related craft workshop. Self-guided family tours focusing on different aspects of the Museum�s collections are always available at the West Information Desk.