Introduction. Cultural institutions are currently undergoing changes, the background to which is, amongst other things, the social, political, technological and cultural transformations taking place, causing new phenomena in the area of participation in culture. One important manifestation of change in cultural institutions is the opening up to new categories of participants, including families with children. Aim. The aim of this article is to show the participation of family culture as an element of the ongoing transformation of cultural institutions in Poland. Material and methods. The analysis carried out for this article included a review of the literature, mainly sources presenting the results of research on cultural participation/cultural practices of Poles, the activities of cultural institutions and the cultural participation of families. Conclusion. Among the main challenges faced by institutions creating an offer for family participation in culture is the development of an intergenerational offer involving all family members.