Families

© 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko - Adagp, Paris, 2023 © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo
Enjoy activities specially designed for young audiences that highlight the building’s architecture and current exhibitions, to help you explore the Fondation and its artworks in fun, informative ways.
Storytelling tours, workshops, family events, entertaining digital applications, mini-activities to try at home – a great many options have been created for children to help them easily learn more about the Frank Gehry building and its exhibitions.
Tours and workshops in French
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0 to 18 MONTHS
“MARK ROTHKO” BABY TOUR
How should you start getting babies interested in art? Gently and by using the senses, with the help of our Cultural Guide! The Fondation welcomes babies and their parents when the institution’s doors open for a warm, personal moment among the works of Mark Rothko. Then enjoy a relaxed visit of the exhibition with your family.
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3 to 5 YEARS
STORYTELLING TOUR: “MARK ROTHKO”
Follow the Cultural Guide through the “Mark Rothko” exhibition! Through their senses and emotions, children discover the artist’s colourful, monumental works. By listening to and interacting with the guide, families with children come to understand the exhibition in entertaining and exciting ways.
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6 to 10 YEARS
“Bursts of light” CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
First, children and parents explore the “Mark Rothko” exhibition together and observe the artist’s singular work with the help of an expert Fondation Cultural Guide. Then, in the workshop, children compose their own creations, interpreting the artist’s colourful shapes!
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FROM 7 YEARS OLD
“MARK ROTHKO” CHILDREN CONTEMPLATIVE TOUR
This sensory experience for children and parents alike is an original adventure in the “Mark Rothko” exhibition! A Fondation Cultural Guide and a meditation instructor encourage introspection, reflection and observation to fully experience the monumental works of this American painter.
Tours and workshops in English
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6 to 10 YEARS
“Bursts of light” WORKSHOP ENGLISH
First, children and parents explore the “Mark Rothko” exhibition together and observe the artist’s singular work with the help of an expert Fondation Cultural Guide. Then, in the workshop, children compose their own creations, interpreting the artist’s colourful shapes!
Events
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Family Festival
In June, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, in partnership with the Jardin d’Acclimatation amusement park, organised the third edition of the family festival!
During this weekend of creativity and fun, the Fondation, the Frank Gehry building, the Basquiat x Warhol. Painting Four Hands exhibition and the Jardin became a playground for children and their families. Watch the video of the Festival below, waiting for the next edition








Family Festival 2022 à la Fondation Louis Vuitton et au Jardin d'Acclimatation. Photo © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo
TOOLS FOR FAMILIES
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Game book
For every exhibition, the Fondation Louis Vuitton and the French children’s magazine Georges create an original game book for kids ages 7 through 12!
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Apprentice Architect
The edutainment app, designed for ages 8 through 12, lets young visitors become apprentice architects and explore the secrets of how the Fondation was built.
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Lucky Vibes
This game is inspired by iconic mobile games from the 2010s: fly over the Fondation, avoid obstacles, catch notes, but don’t lose your tune! And do you have the skills to reach the last level?
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PopBook Pocket
The Pop Book Pocket is a fun creation tool that lets you craft personalised photos and GIFs and decorate them alone or with your family. Express your creativity with stickers and backgrounds inspired by Frank Gehry’s architecture and contemporary artworks!
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Dès 12 ans
Les Visites Live à distance
Online event
La Visite Live à distance est une expérience originale, immersive et conviviale, vous offrant l'opportunité unique de plonger dans l'univers de la Fondation et de l’exposition « Mark Rothko » depuis le confort de votre domicile.
Échangez en direct avec un médiateur culturel qui commentera la visite et répondra à vos questions, vous préparant ainsi à votre future visite sur place. Grâce à votre ordinateur, explorez le bâtiment sous des angles inédits et découvrez l’exposition en vidéo HD 360°, tout en permettant à votre enfant de s'imprégner de l'expérience à venir.
En français tous les seconds samedis du mois.

Parcours conté "Étonnant bâtiment"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Jules Hidrot

Atelier "Dompter la peinture"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Félix Cornu

Parcours conté "Étonnant bâtiment"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Jules Hidrot

Family Festival 2022 : "Sous la neige" par la Compagnie des Bestioles
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Ludovic Carème

Parcours conté "Étonnant bâtiment"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Jules Hidrot

Atelier "Dompter la peinture"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

Parcours conté "Étonnant bâtiment"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Jules Hidrot

Parcours conté "Le bal des couleurs"
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

Family Festival 2022 : parcours conté
© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Ludovic Carème