ArtVille

More than just a play space!

ArtVille is an engaging environment designed with the unique requirements of children birth to age 4. Young crawlers to curious toddlers will interact in a town built to cultivate exploration, imagination and creative expression. Imaginative play in the town encourages social-emotional and language development.

Exhibitions listed below will be updated prior to our reopening. Click here to learn more.

Visiting ArtVille with older children?

Older children may visit but only as helpers, as a consideration to our younger visitors. Ask a museum staff person for an ArtVille Explorer activity guide for visitors 5 and up.

Please note: Children may be asked to relocate to another area of the museum if they are playing rough or become disruptive to the safe play of others.

Early Learning programs

ArtVille is a "Socks-Only" Space.

ALL visitors (adults and children) are required to wear socks while present to help maintain the cleanliness of the space. If you forget socks, we offer some for purchase in the i.d.e.a. Shop.

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ArtVille Library

Check out books, read and relax together in this comfortable play space.

ArtVille Café

Children can order, prepare and serve healthy meals as they imagine operating a café.

Garden Patio

Enjoy your Café meal in this whimsical, interactive garden.

Art's Studio

Enjoy a different creative, art-making experience each day and build fine motor skills.

Please note: Art’s Studio is closed for programming periodically.

Performing Arts Center

Dress up, make music, and perform your own story on the performing arts center stage. Visit this area each day at 11:00 a.m. for Artful Tales, an interactive story time.