Kids Art Roma
Rating
Family of 4
USD 60-100 for a family workshop session (2 adults, 2 children)
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Best Ages
2-12
About
Kids Art Roma offers something genuinely different on the Rome family activity menu: a real creative experience in a real studio where children are the artists. It's the kind of activity that parents who've spent three solid days at ancient ruins are actively grateful for — an engaged, hands-on workshop that gives kids something to make, not just see.
The studio runs art sessions for children roughly ages 2 through 12, with the programming calibrated to different developmental stages. Toddlers get age-appropriate sensory and creative activities while older children work with proper materials on real projects — painting, drawing, printmaking, or sculpture depending on the session format. The approach takes children's creativity seriously rather than reducing it to supervised coloring.
For families visiting Rome on a longer trip, Kids Art Roma fills a specific gap: a structured, educational activity that isn't another museum or tour. Italian art and craft traditions are among the richest in the world, and this workshop gives children hands-on access to that tradition in a way that no gallery visit can replicate. Dress children in clothes you don't mind getting messy — this is a real studio, not a finger-painting session with paper towels.
Book in advance, especially on weekends, as spots fill up.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
true
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for the most relaxed, low-crowd experience
Wait Times
Sessions are typically scheduled; arrive 10 minutes early for setup
Nearby Food
Kids Art Roma is in a Rome neighborhood with cafes and casual restaurants nearby. A post-workshop gelato is an easy and well-earned treat.
Why Kids Love It
Kids Art Roma gives children the rare experience of making real art in a real studio in Rome — not a museum gift shop craft, but actual creative work with professional materials in a space that takes their creativity seriously.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Dress children in clothes you don't mind getting paint or clay on
- Sessions fill quickly on weekends — book at least a week ahead
- Perfect rainy-day activity in Rome that parents won't feel guilty about — genuinely educational and creative
What to Bring
- Old clothes or an art smock if you have one
- Enthusiasm — this is an active, hands-on experience
- A camera to document your child's finished work
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 60-100 for a family workshop session (2 adults, 2 children)
Tips to Save
- Look for multi-session packages if you plan to visit more than once.
- Some classes include materials; confirm before purchasing.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Monday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 7:30 PM