Families
Encourage musical discovery and play in your family through the Weill Music Institute’s programs, which spark curiosity, growth, and lifelong learning. The Weill Music Institute strives to develop creativity, imagination, and musical curiosity in people of all ages by presenting free and affordable programs for children and families. These highly engaging experiences involve the entire family, strengthening connections and promoting the value of play in early childhood development.
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Carnegie Hall Kids
On Carnegie Hall Kids, children learn about music through fun quizzes, robust games, interactive maps, performance videos, and more. Explore a kid-friendly website that ignites imagination, encourages musical curiosity, and develops knowledge of musical concepts.
Ages: 5–12
Family Events
Carnegie Hall presents a variety of interactive, captivating, educational musical experiences for families throughout the season. Events are held in the Hall’s performance venues and the Resnick Education Wing, designed to create lasting memories for families.
Ages: 0–10
Availability for Families: NYC
Season: School Year
Lullaby Project
Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project pairs new and expecting parents with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies, supporting maternal health, aiding childhood development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child.
Ages: Caregivers and Babies
Availability for Families: NYC, National, International
Season: School Year
Big Note, Little Note
Big Note, Little Note is a free early childhood music program for families with infants, led by the Weill Music Institute in partnership with local community centers and organizations. The 10-week music class offers a range of experiences for families to engage with their babies through musical play, singing, songwriting, instrument exploration, and more.
Ages: Caregivers and Babies
Availability for Families: NYC
Season: School Year
Sing with Carnegie Hall
Imagination and learning take flight in this at-home sing-along series for families and caretakers with children ages 3–6.
Ages: 3–6
Free Online Resources for Families
Explore our growing collection of free educational activities for families with children of all ages. Connect with your young ones as you discover music from around the world, listen to and create personal lullabies, learn about instruments, and much more.
Ages: 0–10
Camille’s Rainbow
Discover the music from Camille’s Rainbow, a new performance for babies and toddlers. In six animated videos, hear music from the live show, and explore joyful themes of color and transformation through a unique visual experience.
Ages: 0–2
Weill Music Institute Support
We thank our many generous supporters of the education and social impact programs created by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.