Children's Museum members can enjoy a fall-themed family photo session, light refreshments, pumpkin decorating & more! Activities begin at 8:30 am and exhibits open at 9:00 am. This is a members-only event. register here
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Explore hand sewing with extra cozy materials. We’ll work with fleece, felt, and other fuzzy fabrics and attach them using needles and thread.
Every family who visits with at least one family member in costume will receive a family pass for a return visit for up to five (5) people. One pass per household; offer may not be combined with any other offers. Costumes must be appropriate for a family friendly environment. Costumes that present a safety hazard […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Explore hand sewing with extra cozy materials. We’ll work with fleece, felt, and other fuzzy fabrics and attach them using needles and thread.
Every family who visits with at least one family member in costume will receive a family pass for a return visit for up to five (5) people. One pass per household; offer may not be combined with any other offers. Costumes must be appropriate for a family friendly environment. Costumes that present a safety hazard […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Explore hand sewing with extra cozy materials. We’ll work with fleece, felt, and other fuzzy fabrics and attach them using needles and thread.
Join Hannah and Burdock every Wednesday morning from 10 AM - 12 PM to learn about gardening and the outdoors! Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden while developing motor skills and engaging in sensory play. This is a free, drop-in program available to all visitors.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Breathe, move, and look inward during this gentle yoga practice inviting families to slow down and reflect together. Children, parents, and caregivers will take a moment to pause and experience 20-minutes of gentle and playful movements for your creative center. This all-levels gentle practice may include seated, floor, and standing postures with variations available throughout. […]
Nursery: Little Scientists Join us in the Nursery to investigate the world around us! This week, we will explore Friends Underfoot. Examine jars collected from various environments in our neighborhood! Look for specimens from the pond or compost and meet your underfoot tiny neighbors. Put your lab coat on and examine why! This program is […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Discover the world around you through black lights and bioluminescence! Create your own black light art piece and use your flashlight to explore others' artwork. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All materials provided. Workshop spots are limited. $15 - includes one child and one parent or caregiver […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
MakeLab will be closed to the public from 12-3pm for our Enameling Workshop.
Nursery: Fine Motor Mondays Join us in the Nursery to develop muscle strength and hand eye coordination. This week, we will practice stretching rubber bands around mini pumpkins to attempt to make rubber band balls that bounce. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support brain growth and give them an […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to create a colorful light filter - inspired by Wassily Kandinsky. Learners will have the opportunity to explore light make marks inspired by Kandinsky who was known for his unique use of bright colors and abstract shapes! This drop-in program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join Hannah and Burdock from 10 AM - 12 PM to learn about how garlic grows. We will examine garlic cloves and plant some to harvest next summer! Little Gardeners is a free, drop-in program available to all guests on Wednesday mornings. Each week we learn something new about gardening and the outdoors!
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Nursery Storytime: Berry Song Join us in the Nursery to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Berry Song by Michaela Goade and learn about harvesting and showing gratitude to the earth. We will try painting with harvested berries.
Nursery: Little Scientists Join us in the Nursery to investigate the world around us! This week, we will explore the various textures of our world and inspect them up close--waaaay up close. Can you tell a zoomed-in image of a cantaloupe from a cockatoo? Put your lab coat on and check it out! This program is […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Join us for a sing-a-long friendly, feature film screening of two recent musical animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Sing along, dance and stay as long (or short) as you like! Moana Showing at 12:30 pm Moana is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui sails out on a daring mission […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we create and test robots in a challenge arena! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own bot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build.
Explore cyanotypes by creating your own image on a tote bag. You will use Ultraviolet light and an iron salt solution to develop your cyanotype. This workshop is for children ages 6-9 accompanied by a caregiver. Workshop cost is $15 (includes one child and their caregiver). Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by […]
Nursery: Fine Motor Mondays Join us in the Nursery to develop muscle strength and hand eye coordination. This week, we will practice stretching rubber bands around pegboards and try making different geometric shapes, small and large. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support brain growth and give them an opportunity […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Nursery Sensory Play: Shadow Puppets Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to create your own shadow puppet! Learners will use materials to explore how light passes through objects to make shadow patterns and can use items like paper, scissors, and popsicle sticks to design their own puppet! This program is designed with our youngest […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join Hannah and Burdock from 10 AM - 12 PM to explore natural clay! Did you know that clay comes from the ground? This week we will play with clay processed from the soil right here at the Children's Museum. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a […]
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Nursery: Little Scientists Join us in the Nursery to investigate the world around us! This week, we will explore out all the different tools we can use to look closely and learn about magnification. What can you find around the museum that looks different under a magnifying glass? This program is designed with our youngest […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join us in the Art Studio to explore the tradition of anatomical sketching! Guests and friends will have access to professional drawing materials and various vinyl skeleton models to create their own sketches, and learn about structure and function of bone through art.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Learn about critters and the tracks that they leave. Search for clues and discover animals in your backyard. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. If the weather allows, this workshop may take place outside. Please dress appropriately! Workshop cost is $15 (includes one child and their caregiver). Purchase your tickets […]
Join CMP Art Specialist Grace for a ceramics demonstration! Grace will be in the Studio at 11:00AM and 2:00PM and visitors will have the opportunity to explore clay all day as we kick off our ceramics programming in the Art Studio!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Create your own watercolor paints! Choose what colors you want in your take-home palette. This workshop is for youth Ages 10+. Workshop cost is $15. Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive 10% off using the code MEMWS10 at checkout. Workshop spots are limited. All materials will be provided. […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with wire! Use different tools to bend, cut, and attach various types and colors of wire to build your own sculpture.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join Hannah and Burdock every Wednesday morning from 10 AM - 12 PM to learn about gardening and the outdoors! This week we'll learn about how and why we use leaves, wood chips, and straw in the garden. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden while […]
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
The Children's Museum and MuseumLab are closed today. The Children's Museum reopens Friday, November 29, at 9:00 am. MuseumLab reopens Friday, November 29, at Noon. We're looking forward to your visit!
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Decorate a tote bag or bandana using thread and fabric. Try out different embroidery techniques to create a unique and usable item. No experience needed. Participants are encouraged to bring an image, sketch or idea of what they might want to embroider, and are also welcome to bring their own fabric scraps to incorporate into […]
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Share your favorite things through paint! Use acrylic paints on canvas to create your masterpiece. This workshop is for children ages 6-9 accompanied by a caregiver. Workshop cost is $15 (includes one child and their caregiver). Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive 10% off using the code MEMWS10 […]
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Join Hannah and Burdock every Wednesday morning from 10 AM - 12 PM to learn about gardening and the outdoors! We'll learn about what makes seeds sprout and make a fun sprouting head craft to take home! Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden while developing […]
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper engineering! Use different folding and attachment methods to add movement, texture, and dimension to your paper creation.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Nursery Storytime: Still This Love Goes On Join us in the Nursery to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through storytelling. This week, we will read Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte Marie and explore braiding sweetgrass.
Join us in the Nursery from 10 - noon to investigate the world around us! This week we'll experiment with mixing colors. What new colors will you make with us? This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all ages are welcome.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore and play with light, shadow, and color! Use recycled materials to build your own tools and learn about how light reflects, refracts, and interacts with everyday objects.
Join us for a deep dive into old and new Art Studio favorites! Explore and express your creativity with paint, clay, screen printing and create your own personal masterpiece.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore and play with light, shadow, and color! Use recycled materials to build your own tools and learn about how light reflects, refracts, and interacts with everyday objects.
Create your own "I Spy" collage using found materials. See if you can find what others have included in their pieces! This workshop is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. Workshop cost is $15 (includes one child and their caregiver). Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive […]