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studio: natural paints
studio: natural paints
Join us in the Art Studio as we explore painting with natural materials! Let's paint a picture using materials we find in our backyard. How will these materials be different? How might they be the same?
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Summer Storytime: Backyard
Summer Storytime: Backyard
Join us for Summer Storytime Outdoors in the Backyard with Bee! We’ll read books about nature, summer, and our favorite animals. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the studio.
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Canceled Mud Prints with Artist Mary Tremonte
Canceled Mud Prints with Artist Mary Tremonte
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Join local artist and educator Mary Tremonte in the Studio to create Mud Prints! Use screen-printing techniques to make prints using mud ink.
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Kitchen & Café Early Closure
Kitchen & Café Early Closure
The Bean Sprouts kitchen will close at 1:30 pm and the café will close at 2:00 pm for event preparation. Thank you for your understanding.
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Museum is Closed
The Children's Museum and MuseumLab will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the holiday. The Children's Museum will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 10:00 am. We look forward to your visit!
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MAKESHOP: Reclaim Reuse Recycle
MAKESHOP: Reclaim Reuse Recycle
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reclaim, reuse, and recycle all kinds of things into art! We'll explore shape, size, color and texture of recycled materials as we design, create, and build collaboratively and independently. How will you attach different materials? What shapes can you create? How can you use your imagination to help you […]
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Summer Storytime: Waterplay
Summer Storytime: Waterplay
Join us for Summer Storytime in Waterplay with Julia! We’ll read stories about water, ice, and our favorite animals animals.
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Solar Concert Series
Solar Concert Series
Bring your lunch and enjoy live music outside at nearby Buhl Community Park or Nova Place Plaza on a solar-powered sound system every week this summer! Concerts are 12:15 - 1:00 pm. Rain location is in the grand concourse of Nova Place. July 7 - Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Band in Buhl Community Park - Acoustic […]
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Mud Prints with Artist Mary Tremonte
Mud Prints with Artist Mary Tremonte
Join local artist and educator Mary Tremonte in the Studio to create Mud Prints! Use screen-printing techniques to make prints using mud ink. Open to all ages.
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Summer Storytime: Backyard
Summer Storytime: Backyard
Join us for Summer Storytime Outdoors in the Backyard with Julia! We’ll read books about nature, summer, and our favorite animals. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the studio.
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Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Children and families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted, and designated Quiet Areas offer spaces to take a break. Sensory Kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items […]
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MAKESHOP: Electronics Take-Apart
MAKESHOP: Electronics Take-Apart
This week in MAKESHOP we’ll take apart all kinds of electronics to see what’s inside. How can we open the machines using simple hand tools? How are the components inside connected? What job does each part do in the machine?
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Summer Storytime: Studio
Summer Storytime: Studio
Join us in the Art Studio for a story time with Sarah! We'll explore concepts like 'Where do we find our ideas?', self-expression, creativity, and more!
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Studio: Early Closure
Studio: Early Closure
CMP Studio closing early for an event on Friday, July 22, 2022. The Studio will close at 4:00pm. Visitors may still pick up their artwork until 5:00PM.
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MAKESHOP: Art Machines
MAKESHOP: Art Machines
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore simple circuits and offset motors, then tinker with machines that make art. How will the changes you make to the machines affect the art they make?
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Early Closures
Early Closures
Bean Sprouts Cafe will close at 1:30 pm today and the Café area will close at 2:00 pm in preparation for an event. The Art Studio & Store will close at 4:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding.
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Studio: Early Closure
Studio: Early Closure
Studio is closing early for an event on Saturday, July 23, 2022. The Studio will close at 3:30pm. Visitors may still pick up their artwork until 5:00PM.
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MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
Join us this week in MAKESHOP to help us 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.
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Summer Storytime!
Summer Storytime!
Join us for Summer Storytime Outdoors in the Backyard with Darin! We’ll read books about nature, summer, and our favorite animals. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the studio.
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Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet
Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet
Join us for a special socially-distanced meet and greet with Daniel Tiger at 11:00 & 12:00 pm. Be sure to bring your camera! Register to meet Daniel Tiger when you check-in at the admission desk. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure you secure your […]
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MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
Join us this week in MAKESHOP to help us 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.
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MAKESHOP: Art Machines
MAKESHOP: Art Machines
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore simple circuits and offset motors, then tinker with machines that make art. How will the changes you make to your machine affect the art that it makes?