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  1. Clay Day: Modeling Clay Minis

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    April 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today, we’ll make-and-take mini statuettes with modeling clay.

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

  2. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    April 25, 2025 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

  3. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    April 18, 2025 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

  4. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    April 11, 2025 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

  5. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    April 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

  6. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    April 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities (Summerpalooza and beyond!)

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

  7. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    April 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities (Summerpalooza and beyond!)

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

  8. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    April 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Each Sunday, join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities (Summerpalooza and beyond!)

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

  9. Exploration Station: Seed Paper

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    April 27, 2025 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Use recycled materials and native prairie seeds to craft handmade seed paper. Once the paper dries, spread the joy by creating special greeting cards or start your own pollinator garden at home.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  10. Exploration Station: Seed Paper

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    April 26, 2025 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Use recycled materials and native prairie seeds to craft handmade seed paper. Once the paper dries, spread the joy by creating special greeting cards or start your own pollinator garden at home.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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