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Countdown to Noon 2026

December 31 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

family taking a selfie in Garage exhibit with crowd behind them and remnants of new year's confetti on the ground

Join us for a family-friendly countdown to say farewell to 2025! Ring in 2026 with these performances and activities:

Music from Lee Robinson & ISKA in the Garage while the clock counts down to noon
Share your hopes for the new year live on the radio with SLB Radio Productions
A rousing Countdown to Noon in the Garage!
Make art with confetti in the Art Studio
Create your own party hat and celebration accessories and try paper engineering in MAKESHOP
Try book binding in MuseumLab

Countdown to Noon is included with Museum admission. Buy admission tickets here.

Today’s Open Hours:

Children’s Museum: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MuseumLab: Noon – 3:00 PM

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Date: December 31
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm