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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Quincy, MA

7 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Quincy

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston art museum in Salem, NH🎨 Museum
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4.8(19,358)$8 mi away

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston transforms art appreciation into an adventure for young minds with thoughtfully designed family galleries, interactive stations, and engaging programs that make world culture accessible to children. With masterpieces spanning ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary installations, the MFA offers dedicated family guides and hands-on activities that keep kids curious and entertained while exploring one of America's premier art collections.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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Citizens Opera House performing arts theater in Boston, MA🎭 Theater
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4.8(4,860)$$8 mi away

The Citizens Opera House is a stunning historic theater in Boston's Theater District that brings Broadway magic to families. With its ornate architecture and world-class productions ranging from beloved Disney musicals to classic shows, it offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that introduces children to the magic of live performance in a grand, awe-inspiring setting.

🕑 2.5-3 hours including intermission

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Puppet Showplace Theater performing arts theater in Brookline, MA🎭 Theater
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4.8(173)$8 mi · Brookline

Puppet Showplace Theater is a charming, intimate venue that brings the magic of professional puppetry to life for young audiences. With rotating performances featuring talented puppeteers from around the country, plus hands-on workshops where kids can try puppetry themselves, this beloved Brookline gem offers a unique theatrical experience that captivates children and sparks their imagination in ways traditional theater can't match.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours (most shows run 45-60 minutes, plus pre-show time and optional post-show meet-and-greets)

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts concert hall in Watertown, MA🎭 Theater
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The Mosesian Center for the Arts is a welcoming community hub where families can enjoy live children's theater productions, interactive art classes, and creative workshops designed for young artists. With consistently excellent reviews from families, this intimate arts center offers age-appropriate performances and hands-on experiences that make the arts accessible and fun for kids of all skill levels.

🕑 1-2 hours for performances; 1-3 hours for workshops and classes

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art museum in Boston, MA🎨 Museum
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4.7(10,579)$$8 mi away

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum offers a magical art experience for families in a stunning Venetian-style palazzo with a breathtaking indoor courtyard garden at its center. Kids are captivated by the enchanting setting while engaging with specially designed family programs and scavenger hunts that make exploring the impressive art collection interactive and fun.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Dedham Community Theatre movie theater in Dedham, MA🎭 Theater
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4.7(283)$9 mi · Dedham

Dedham Community Theatre brings live theater magic to families in an intimate, welcoming setting where kids can experience the performing arts up close. With family-friendly productions throughout the year and youth programs that let budding actors take the stage themselves, it's a wonderful way to introduce children to the creativity and wonder of live performance while supporting local arts.

🕑 2-2.5 hours including intermission for most productions; family matinees may be slightly shorter

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Milton Art Center community center in Milton, MA🎨 Museum
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5.0(12)$2 mi · Milton

The Milton Art Center combines art appreciation with hands-on creativity in a charming historic setting that's perfect for introducing kids to the arts. This intimate community art hub offers rotating exhibitions that change throughout the year, plus engaging art programs and summer camps designed specifically for young artists to explore their creativity.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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