Yokohama Museum of Art: Minna Free Zone
An open-ended art-making activity using a choice of clay, paint or paper, with guardians joining in. Held only on officially designated Sundays from October 2026 through March 2027.
Full event details
- Dates
- 2026-10-04 / 2026-10-11 / 2026-10-18 / 2026-11-15 / 2026-11-22 / 2026-11-29 / 2026-12-13 / 2026-12-20 / 2027-01-17 / 2027-01-24 / 2027-01-31 / 2027-02-14 / 2027-02-21 / 2027-02-28 / 2027-03-07 / 2027-03-14 / 2027-03-21
- Time
- 10:15–11:30
- Venue
- Yokohama Museum of Art, Children’s Atelier
- Age
- Elementary school age and younger, with guardians. Recommended from the first year of kindergarten for children who can use the tools independently. Up to 5 people per group, including accompanying infants
- Price
- ¥400 per person, adults and children; cash on the day
- Participation
- Online first-come booking opens at noon one week before each session; about 120 families
- Category
- Arts & culture
- Area
- Yokohama
- Venue setting
- Indoor
- Address
- 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Capacity
- About 120 family groups per session; up to 5 people per family
Editorial introduction
What makes the Yokohama Museum of Art’s children’s atelier particularly worth recommending is that children are not asked to copy a template and all make the same thing. They choose their own materials and methods from clay, paint and paper for genuinely open-ended creativity. It is low-cost, relies little on language and is a long-running part of the museum’s professional education program.
- Strollers are not permitted inside the venue. Use the outdoor stroller parking area from 10:15–11:30
Full program and participation conditions
Check the organizer for current prices, availability and changes.
Event facts
Occurrences within this research window: Oct 4 / Oct 11 / Oct 18, 2026
Time: 10:15–11:30
Venue: Yokohama Museum of Art, Children’s Atelier
Address: 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Who can join
- Elementary-school age and younger with guardian.
- Museum recommends participation from children who can use tools independently; roughly from younger kindergarten age.
- Group participation is not accepted.
- Maximum 5 people per family group.
- Capacity about 120 family groups per session, first-come.
Price / booking
- ¥400 per person, adults and children same price.
- Cash on the day.
- Online application opens at 12:00 exactly one week before each session.
- Registration closes when capacity is reached.
What children actually do
There are three open-ended material zones:
1. Clay: natural earth clay.
2. Paint: large-scale painting on surfaces bigger than the child’s body; when weather allows, courtyard painting and colored-water play are included.
3. Paper: colored paper, cardboard, scissors, glue, staplers and tape for independent making.
Cleanup is part of the program: paint cleanup starts around 11:15; clay/paper around 11:20.
Important family notes
- Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
- The museum warns that natural earth clay can affect people with a soil allergy.
- Strollers cannot enter the activity venue; outdoor stroller parking is provided during activity time.
- In very hot/cold/rainy weather, painting activities move indoors.
- Guardian participation is expected, not just passive observation.
- Contact: Education Group 045-221-0300, 10:00–18:00.
Unverified information and possible updates
- Booking status for each session
Information sources
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