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Spring Break Magic
Spring Break Magic
James the Magician joins us for our added open days during spring break! You can catch his show at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 21, Monday, March 28, and Tuesday, March 29. Prepare to be amazed!
Amazing Animals Day
Amazing Animals Day
The voters have spoken! During our fall 2022 Polling Place election, kids elected Amazing Animals as the theme for a springtime special event. All day, visitors can meet live animals and join in animal-themed activities. PLUS, tonight is Free Night at the museum, with free admission for all after 4 pm. Daytime activities, free with […]
Mess Monsters
Mess Monsters
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Free Night: Amazing Animals
Free Night: Amazing Animals
The voters have spoken! During our fall 2022 Polling Place election, kids elected Amazing Animals as the theme for a springtime special event. The museum is open until 8 pm tonight, with free admission 4-8 pm. Evening activities: Free nights at MCM are made possible by the generosity of the individuals, organizations, and foundations who […]
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 with Junebug
Music with Junebug
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. Music with Junebug takes place in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
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.
Paper Marbling
Paper Marbling
Swirls of color turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Experiment with paper marbling techniques to make beautiful notecards. Art and science meet as we the properties of surfactants, hydrophobicity, and hydrophilicity while using our imaginations to mix colors and create unique patterns.
Paper Marbling
Paper Marbling
Swirls of color turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Experiment with paper marbling techniques to make beautiful notecards. Art and science meet as we the properties of surfactants, hydrophobicity, and hydrophilicity while using our imaginations to mix colors and create unique patterns.