Share the art of the screen with your children this summer! Join us for Modern Kids Summer Flicks featuring the New York International Children’s Film Festival, a lively collection of short animation, live-action, and documentary films for young audiences. Experience joyful, thoughtful stories that are sure to spark meaningful conversations.

Spend an art-filled day at the museum by visiting the galleries before or after the films to experience a variety of paintings, sculptures, and photographs, including our special exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers. A short 30-minute family-friendly docent tour in the museum galleries is available after each screening; meet at the information desk.

Admission is free and open to the public. Screenings begin at 11 am. Films are shown in the Modern’s auditorium, and seating is limited to the first 250 guests. During Modern Kids Summer Flicks, gallery admission is free for film festival guests. All ages are welcome! 

Make plans to enjoy some delightful eats at Café Modern before or after the films, and shop for art-inspired merchandise and snacks at the Modern Shop. 

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 14 at 11 am –  Little Kid Flicks for ages 5+ (58 minutes)

Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially the young ones!)

In English or with English subtitles

Wednesday, July 15 at 11 am – Big Kid Flicksfor ages 8+ (61 minutes)

These Big Kid Flicks are full of challenges, big and small. Featuring obstacles like training for the Paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.

In English or with English subtitles