Fun Kids’ Activities to Try Before Visiting Beyond Van Gogh

Source: Beyond Van Gogh

Visiting Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience with kids? Get them excited and engaged with fun, creative activities inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s art! Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to get messy with paint, these activities will help them connect with Van Gogh’s vibrant world before stepping into his masterpieces.

1. Finger Painting Like Van Gogh 🎨

Van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes and thick textures make his art perfect for little hands to explore. Before your visit, let your child create their own Van Gogh-inspired masterpiece using finger paint!

• Finger Paint Flowers: Have them make swirling, colorful sunflowers like Sunflowers by dabbing yellow and orange paint with their fingers.
• Starry Night Swirls: Use deep blues, purples, and yellows to recreate The Starry Night’s swirling sky. Encourage them to blend colors with their fingertips, just like Van Gogh’s expressive style.

2. Sunflower Stamps 🌻

Van Gogh loved painting sunflowers, and kids can create their own version using sunflower stamps. All you need is:

• A cut-up potato, sponge, or celery stalks (to mimic flower petals)
• Yellow and brown paint
• Paper or canvas

Let kids stamp their sunflowers and then add details with a brush or their fingers!

3. Drawing & Painting Self-Portraits 🖼️

Van Gogh painted many self-portraits, and kids can do the same before visiting Beyond Van Gogh! Try these ideas:

• Self-Portrait Drawing Challenge: Provide a mirror and let kids sketch themselves. Talk about how Van Gogh captured emotions in his self-portraits.
• Self-Portrait Painting: Use thick brushstrokes and bright colors, just like Van Gogh did.
• Self-Portraits Collage: Print different photos of your child’s face and let them glue them onto a canvas, adding painted details around them.

4. What Colors Did Van Gogh Use? 🎨

Before seeing his works in person, talk about what colors Van Gogh used the most! Have your child explore:

• The golden yellows of Sunflowers
• The deep blues of Starry Night
• The earthy greens and browns from his countryside scenes

Challenge them to create a painting using only Van Gogh’s favorite colors!

5. Pat Mat Art – Sensory Fun for Little Ones 👶

For younger kids (ages 3-6), try a Pat Mat activity! Fill a ziplock bag with paint (blue and yellow work great for Van Gogh’s style), seal it, and let kids squish and mix colors without the mess. It’s a great sensory art experience before seeing the immersive exhibit.

6. Van Gogh Photo Challenge 📸

Before heading to Beyond Van Gogh, set up a photo challenge:

• Kids can take selfies inspired by Van Gogh’s self-portraits.
• Find locations with sunflowers, swirling skies, or bright colors and snap creative photos!

Make It a Fun Family Art Adventure!

By trying these kids’ art activities before visiting Beyond Van Gogh, your child will have a deeper appreciation for his works. Whether they’re finger painting, drawing self-portraits, or stamping sunflowers, they’ll step into the exhibit with excitement and creativity.

Ready to experience Van Gogh’s world? Grab your tickets today! 🎟️