Exploration Station: Pompom Pals
Comments Off on Exploration Station: Pompom PalsFebruary 18, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Create and name your own handmade pompom critter.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
February 18, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Create and name your own handmade pompom critter.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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 cute pop-up puppets.
This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Wendi Gratz
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Ring the bell: it’s time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, get rockin’ and rollin’ with MCM’s favorite Elvis impersonator and musical comedian, Melvis, in our Giant Bucket.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Create and name your own handmade pompom critter.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” custom miniature masks out of model magic 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.
February 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explore the science of Earth’s systems using virtual reality viewers.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 11, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with your own little “fire-breathing” dragon made of crepe paper and recycled materials.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 24, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum.
This event is free with general museum admission.
February 10, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum.
This event is free with general museum admission.