Philadelphia Museum of Art

Your kid doesnt need another lame class where she learns how to glue together Popsicle sticks, and you certainly dont need another psychedelic-looking ashtray. Thats why you should expose your budding van Gogh to the Philadelphia Museum of Arts ongoing series of excellent kids art programs. One weekend, your child might be chatting with a local artist in front of a half-completed canvas (this month, its George Barrick); the next, she might be learning a new brush technique. Best of all, theres no need to enroll in any classes — stop in when you like; each program is a measly $3. Not bad for a quick fix of inspiration