Teaching Children About 9/11 Through Art Activities

Understanding the events of 9/11 can be difficult to grasp for anyone, especially young children. If you are planning on visiting the 9/11 Memorial Museum with children and wish for them to get the most out of their experience, consider participating in either a Stories & Arts session or visiting our activity stations. 

The Stories & Arts sessions, designed for children ages five to 10 and their caregivers, include a special guest reading with a theme tied to 9/11 followed by an optional hands-on art activity. This program allows children to learn about the events of 9/11 through an age-appropriate lens.  

There is a limit to 30 guests per Stories & Arts program and reservations are recommended. The program is located in the Education Center, Classroom C and is held at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on select dates. View the complete schedule. 

Our activity stations are tied to specific artifacts and themes throughout the Museum. Children and their guardians are given the opportunity to discuss the history of the World Trade Center, 9/11 and its aftermath. This is a weekly program in the summer that takes place in the Museum’s Education Center every Wednesday through Friday.

By Claire Gallo, 9/11 Memorial Communications Intern