Early on during our design phase we took a conscious decision to make art251 kid-friendly. We have children. We have been inside many art galleries where children are not explicitly forbidden, but their presence certainly doesn’t seem to be encouraged. Not exposing kids to art is a lost opportunity for all.

At art251 we like to expose art to all age groups. So, whether you’re 8 years old or 108, you’ll be welcome inside art251. We even plan to have some great original art oriented towards children, from talented local artists. More on that soon.

Our space is still a construction zone, albeit a steadily improving one. So, before it opens, our kids have been testing out the space for aesthetics and acoustics, and the aisles for accessibility. And the verdict is in: they love it! Of course, they’ll have to slow down when the space is full of beautiful objects that need to be admired in timeless slow motion. We recommend this for adults too — slow down, let our beautiful, calm space envelop you, and let the art transport you elsewhere, with or without children.

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For any eagle-eyed, legal watchers please keep in mind we’re an art space. Our objects are unique and precious, especially to us and our artists. Some of our works are fragile. art251 is not a “McJump-bouncey-play-castle” space, so bring your kids, and your great-great-grand mother — just exercise some common sense when you visit.