Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
Nursery Sensory Play: Squish Bags Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to make your own squish bag - or DIY stress ball. This week, we will see how different shapes change the texture of the bag. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an […]
Join Hannah and Nora in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
Studio Storytime: When Lola Visits Join us in the Studio to explore summer through story telling. This week, we will read When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling, and paint with natural watercolors made with materials we may find in our own kitchens.
Free live music returns every Thursday from July 13 - August 31. Performances take place at Buhl Community Park in front of the Children's Museum or at nearby Nova Place. July 13 Jason Gamble & Nashwan Asef Abdullah Roma Blues 12:15 at Buhl Community Park July 20 Kelsey Robinson & Colter Harper Americana, Brazilian, Jazz […]
Join us in MAKESHOP to help repair and build Circuit Blocks. Use simple hand tools to transform parts from old electronics into museum exhibit components and work with our educators to bring new life to well-loved components. We’ll be working collaboratively throughout the week on different parts of the process.
Join us in MAKESHOP to help repair and build Circuit Blocks. Use simple hand tools to transform parts from old electronics into museum exhibit components and work with our educators to bring new life to well-loved components. We’ll be working collaboratively throughout the week on different parts of the process.
Join our friends from the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) as they facilitate fun and educational activities about local wildlife. Find them outside the Changing Exhibits Gallery.
Nursery Sensory Play: Shape Tracing Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to try tracing shapes! We will explore how stencils can helps us to create images out of different shapes. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but […]
