The National Art Center, Tokyo Family Program
Picasso meets Paul Smith Family Week

Date

July 31 (Fri), 2026 - August 6 (Thu), 2026

Time

• Talking and Looking at Art in the gallery of the exhibition Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith
  July 31(Fri)        9:00-12:00
  August 1(Sat)    9:00-12:00
  August 2（Sun）9:00-12:00
  August 3（Mon）9:00-12:00
  August 5（Wed）9:00-12:00
  August 6（Thu） 9:00-12:00
  *Participants to this program are invited to enter the NACT from 8:45 everyday during the family week.
  *The ticket counter is open from 8:45.
  
  
• Hands-on Corner: Stick It! Stamp It! Make Your Own Fan!
  July 31(Fri)        9:30-13:00
  August 1(Sat)    9:30-13:00
  August 2（Sun）9:30-13:00
  August 3（Mon）9:30-13:00
  August 5（Wed）9:30-13:00
  August 6（Thu） 9:30-13:00
  *last entry: 12:50
  
  
• Workshop Come-As-You-Art Craft Workshop 2026: Pin-On Badge meets Your Own Colors?
  July 31(Fri)        14:00-17:30 (last entry: 17:00)
  August 1(Sat)    10:30-16:30 (last entry: 16:00)
  *The same programs will be held in both days.
  
  

Venue

The National Art Center, Tokyo

For who

Pre-school children 、 Elementary School Students 、 Junior High School Students 、 High School Students 、 All

How to Participate

No pre-registration necessary. Please come directly to the venue on the day.
*Please note that when a program is completely full, you may have to wait to participate.
*Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Admission

Please see "Program Details".

Organized by

The National Art Center, Tokyo

Inquiries

(+81) 47-316-2772 (Hello Dial)

• Talking and Looking at Art in the gallery of the exhibition Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith
  From July 31 (Fri) to August 6 (Thu) 9:00-12:00 *Closed on August 4 (Tue)
  Special Exhibition Gallery 2E
  
  “Talking and Looking at Art” will be held from 9:00 to 12:00 in the Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith exhibition gallery. Enjoy viewing the artworks while chatting with your family and friends.
  
  *This program is designed to provide families, especially those with infants and toddlers, with a more relaxed and comfortable viewing experience. Although the event is open to everyone, please understand that this is the program’s main objective.
  *Re-entrying the gallery on the same day is permitted during the Family Week.
  *Adults, including high school students, must have an exhibition ticket to enter the gallery.
  *For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the exhibition webpage.
  *During the Family Week, the ticket counter is open from 8:45 a.m.
  *Free entrance to the exhibition for high school students from July 29 (Wed.) to July 31 (Fri.) ,2026, upon presenting student ID.
  
  
• Hands-on Corner: Stick It! Stamp It! Make Your Own Fan!
  From July 31 (Fri) to August 6 (Thu) 9:30-13:00 (last entry:12:50) *Closed on August 4 (Tue)
  1F Lobby Hands-on corner
  Participation is free

     This hands-on activity lets you enjoy decorating a paper fan with stamps inspired by the exhibition Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith. Children of all ages are welcome to join and have fun.

• Workshop: Come-As-You-Art Craft Workshop 2026: Pin-On Badge meets Your Own Colors?
  July 31 (Fri) 14:00-17:30 *Registration (last entry:17:00) 
  August 1 (Sat) 10:00-16:30 *Registration　(last entry:16:00) 
  3F Auditorium　*100 yen per Pin-On badge (Cash payment only, limited to one badge per person)
  
  Participants can enjoy making an original Pin-On badge using materials such as stickers, pens, paper and tape with various colors and patterns. For details, please visit the Workshop page.
  
  Notes:
  *Please note that when a program is completely full, you may have to wait to participate.
  *Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  *The content of each program is subject to change. Please refer to the NACT website for details before your visit.
  *Please note that the NACT staff may be taking photographs during the program. These images may be used on the NACT website or social media account, or for social media advertising. In some cases, a member of the press may also be taking photographs to cover the event.
  
  

• Childcare service
  While your children enjoy fun activities, take your time exploring the exhibition with your family, spouse, or group.

  *Advance reservation is required.
  *For details, including fees and other terms of use, please visit the Childcare service page.
  *Childcare services are available everyday from 12:30-15:30 during the Family Week.

• The Baby-care room is located on the basement floor. The diaper-changing area can be used freely by anyone with an infant.
• The multipurpose restrooms located on each floor are equipped with diaper-changing spaces.
• The baby strollers are available free of charge. Please ask at the information on the 1F.
• You may bring strollers to all program venues. Please use the central elevator.
  
• Drinks in containers with lids are permitted, and participants may hydrate inside the 3F Auditorium: workshop's venue.
  
  
• Please use the cafés and restaurant located throughout the building.
  

  1F– Café COQUILLE
  *Available as a rest area from 9:00.
  *Café service begins at 10:00.
  *For information on the operating hours, reservations, and usage policies of other cafés and restaurant, please visit the Restaurant / Cafés page.
  
  

Connecting Children with Museums aims to provide enjoyable museum experiences to as many children as possible. It is an initiative carried out by the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art with the support of the Adobe Foundation.
For more information on Connecting Children with Museums initiative, please visit our official website. 

Connecting Children with Museums initiative is supported by the Adobe Foundation

• Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith