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Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

June 14 - August 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)

4454 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201

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Description

Families can come out to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) for exhibitions for kids, youth, teens and their grownups. Explore the galleries with opportunities to connect with hands-on art making, gallery chats and collaborative projects!

Event cost: Free

Event times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, July 12, Aug. 10, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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