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Week of Events
Exploration Station: Botanical Bookmarks
Exploration Station: Botanical Bookmarks
Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms plucked from the museum's rooftop garden. This event is free with the price of general admission.
Let’s Make! with Lexie
Let’s Make! with Lexie
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.
Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
Jump ‘n Jive with Junko and Abby
Jump ‘n Jive with Junko and Abby
Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground each Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission.
Wild Wonders: Volcano VR and Beyond
Wild Wonders: Volcano VR and Beyond
Use virtual reality headsets to discover various sweeping natural scenes, including active volcanoes and even outer space. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Castles
Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Castles
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll bring a bit of bygone summer into the Art Studio with […]