Creativity Labs

The new Museum features two dedicated spaces for visitors of all ages and abilities to explore hands-on art making—the Kathleen Compton Sherrerd Creativity Lab and the Laporte Family Creativity Lab.

Open Studio Hours 

We provide the materials, you bring the creativity! Drop in for arts activities rooted in discovery and inspired by works from the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions.

November–December 2026 & January 2027

Monday–Wednesday | 1–4:30 p.m. 
Thursday–Friday | 1–7:30 p.m. 
Saturday | 1–4:30 p.m. 
Sunday | 12–4:30 p.m. 

Adjusted Hours

Thursday, November 5 | 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6 | 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 26 | Museum Closed
Friday, November 27 | 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 24 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday, December 25 | Museum Closed
Monday, December 28 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 31 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Friday, January 1 | Museum Closed
Monday, January 18 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Workshops and Programs 

Workshops are hosted by local artists and the Creativity Labs staff to give visitors a chance to dive deeper into specific themes, mediums, or techniques. Programs may require registration and/or fees.

Scheduled Group Programs 

K–12 classes and other groups can schedule a Creativity Labs visit for a hands-on activity rooted in reflection, discovery, and play. Customized to meet your group’s interests and abilities, activities explore a variety of themes, materials and mediums, art-making processes, and modes of expression. Consider pairing your guided or self-guided visit with a Creativity Labs activity to deepen engagement through this tactile making experience. 

There are two Creativity Labs. Each Lab can accommodate up to 24 students. Activities last for 30 to 60 minutes. 

Group visits to the Creativity Labs must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance. Fees are waived for school groups during the academic year. 

For more information, contact puamtour@princeton.edu. 

Activities in the Creativity Labs are made possible in part by support from the IV Fund.