Check out a free family backpack at the UMFA welcome desk to experience the Museum in a whole new way. Make the traditional, adult-oriented galleries more fun and accessible for your family. Each backpack contains hands-on and close-looking activities focused on individual art objects and the cultures they represent. Family backpacks provide a more compelling array of hands-on materials and multisensory activities than traditional paper and pencil family guides.

The packs are designed for families with children ages 4–12 and can be checked out at the welcome desk free of charge with Museum admission. Backpack themes include European Art, Sculpture, Egyptian Art, and Choose Your Own Adventure.