Yak Packers
Early Childhood Art

March 4, 2010 - March 4, 2012
Every Week @ 10:30 AM
Price: $10.00
Member Price: $5.00


Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 2-4

The Yak Packers look at, touch, and explore Himalayan art inspired by the museum's collection. Classes include play, storytelling, trips to the galleries, and art-making activities.

Each week's class runs on the same schedule with rotating themes throughout the year. Some themes include: Lines, patterns, colors, flowers, and shapes.

10:30 a.m. • Community Building

Free play time with blocks, magnets, and games related to daily theme

10:45 a.m. • Story Time

Find a pillow and join in an interactive read along

10:55 a.m. • Gallery Visit

Explore the galleries together on a search for the day's theme!

11:10 a.m. • Art Making

Come back to the classroom and get your hands on some art materials! Make an artwork or craft project based on our daily theme.

 

Tickets:
$10/$5 members, includes family workshop and museum admission for one adult and one child. $5 per additional participant. 
Free to children under 1 year and Cool Culture members.

Tickets include gallery admission and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs are subject to change. All programs begin in the Education Center.

  • Directions
  • By Subway
  • A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
  • 1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
  • 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
  • F and M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
  • By Bus
  • M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • Parking
  • There is a 24-hour parking lot on the corner of 17th Street and 6th Avenue. In addition, there are parking garages along 17th Street going towards Union Square.
  • Hours
  • Monday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.

  • The museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

  • The Café and the Shop are open during the museum hours.

  • To find out more about our tours
    view our Tours page.
  • Accessibility
  • The Rubin Museum of Art strives to meet the needs of all visitors. For information about general accessibility and special programs at the museum, view our Accessibility page.
  • Admissions
  • Adults - $10.00
  • Seniors 65+ - $5.00
  • Students 13+ - $5.00
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Museum members - Free
  • Gallery admission is free every Friday from 6-10 p.m.
  • Gallery admission is free for seniors (65 and older) on the first Monday of every month.

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