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Use milkweed fluff and pods with other natural materials to make adorable milkweed "buddies." This event is free with general museum admission.
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Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground each Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de samba, crearán máscaras vibrantes y participarán en un mini desfile! Pueden venir disfrazados como quieran para el Carnaval. Una forma divertida de sumergirse en el […] |
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Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Sing your way to an early spring! Join members of local klezmer group Yid Vicious and the MCM staff band as we play silly tunes from the official Groundhog Day Carols songbook. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Come get swept up in the science of air currents. Test different materials and see if they soar in our mini wind tunnel. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. |
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Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. For today's Music with Junebug location, please ask at the admissions desk or check the […] |
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Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll create our own beautiful custom jewelry out of "junk" and recycled components. This event is free with general museum […] |
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Learn how to make pompoms out of yarn and take home your own fuzzy little friend. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Join MCM for the most adorable Valentine's-week party in town, where everyone is just as sleep-deprived as you! Enjoy baby-and-toddler exclusive playtime, social time for adults, a footprint keepsake craft, lovey-dovey Music with Junko, and more! Bring your significant other, or come with just you and your cherub (ages 0-3). Sorry, no older kids allowed […] |
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Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Design and press your own handmade button pin! This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. |
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Light up the life of someone you love with a brilliant LED Valentine's Day card! Learn to create circuits and gussy them up with with adorable expressions of care. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The New Children's Museum |
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Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled corks to create quirky robot companions.This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission. |
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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. |
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As voted by kids in our 2024 election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service! Cereals featured will be Corn Flakes, Lucky Charms, granola, and a gluten free cereal option. Cow's milk and oat milk will also be provided. Crunch to your heart's content, as long as supplies last! |
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Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities. |
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Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled wood bits n bobs to create dynamic 3D sculptures. This event is free with general museum admission. […] |
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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 week, we'll learn how to create our very own monoprints. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cathy James |
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Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm–8 pm every week. |
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Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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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 create little pals with wooden clothespins. This event is free with […] |
