Learn the importance of clean water by following the path of rainwater from a backyard storm drain into the ocean. While crawling through our special storm drain, children will see common items that make their way to the ocean, posing the question, “Do I want that in my water?” There is also an interactive kiosk of what you can and can’t recycle.
In this delightful tale of the power of the imagination, Art’s supplies come to life in the studio, creating mayhem and magic—and art! Pastels, pencils, paints, crayons, brushes and markers…everything gets in on the act of creating a mess-terpiece of fun in “Art’s Supplies” by Chris Tougas.
A young boy sees a plane overhead and imagines himself in it, traveling all the way to the moon. What does he see on his way?
Learn about how a seed grows with us at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. when we have a seed dissection on the museum floor.
All day, Whale swims through the ocean, wearing a poster advertising the big upcoming art exhibition. He visits the eel who wriggles abstract patterns in the sand, the squid who paints with ink, and the hammerhead shark who builds sculptures from salvage. Whale sees his friends’ confidence and creativity and wishes he could be an […]
A little girl and her soldier father find a way to be close even when he’s away at war Amanda is scared of the dark. But her dad can fix that. He shows Amanda all the wonderful things that live in the dark, like fireflies, crickets, and stars. And when her father has to go […]
Join us on the museum this Science Saturday when we learn about the different parts of the leaves and examine them using leaf rubbings.
