Education

Newfields invites students and educators of all ages and levels to use its exhibitions, collections, campus, and programs as extensions of classroom learning. No matter what the area of study, Newfields offers a wealth of opportunities to engage with art and nature and learn about our world and the people in it.

From an in-house pre-school to tours specifically tailored to college students there are many different educational opportunities at Newfields.

Let Newfields support all learning experiences and make the art world a stronger, more relevant part of your world.

Programs for Kids

Fridays & select Saturdays

Wee Wonders in the Wild

The Garden at Newfields
11 AM–Noon

Come get WILD with us while exploring The Garden at Newfields. Wee ones and their grown-ups will sing songs, complete a sensory activity, read a story, and make art to take home.

Third Saturday of each month

Gallery Explorers

Studios 1 & 2
11 AM–12:30 PM

Explore, imagine, and create together. Gallery Explorers invites families to strengthen bonds and spark creativity through art.

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Family Day: Earth Day

Newfields
Times Vary

Join us for a day of family fun on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate the 55th annual Earth Day. The 2025 theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”

Friday, April 25, 2025

Arbor Day at Newfields

Newfields
11 AM–1 PM

Join us for a tree-mendous Arbor Day celebration at Newfields. Join Newfields experts to help spruce things up by planting native trees in Fairbanks Park or The Garden.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Homeschool Day: Homes and Habitats

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields
10 AM–2 PM

Calling all Homeschool Families! Join Newfields in Tthe Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park for a day with art and nature. Spend the morning learning about habitats, writing poems, and building natural sculptures. After lunch, families can partic ...

May 10 & May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day Weekend 2025

Newfields
Museum Hours

There is something for mom this Mother’s Day Weekend at Newfields. There will be art, music, food, and fun throughout Newfields.

Honor a loved one with a bloom-struck planter. Celebrate someone special and support The Garden at Newfields all season long. Each Bloom-Struck donation includes a customized plaque and blooms that change with the seasons.