Summer Programs
Summer Workshops
MHCM is expanding its summer programming! Exciting workshops are all about science, ecology, art and food. Check out our new line-up of classes, workshops, and drop-in programs!
Baby Moves (Class)
This movement and baby sign language class is designed for pre-walking babies (up to 12 months) and their parent/caregiver.
Classes feature Parent-Baby dance time, simple baby games and songs. Each session focuses on different sensory activities using parachutes, balls, scarves, rattles and more. Participants will also learn baby sign language.
Free with Museum admission.
Yoga mats provided (one per adult-child pair) or you may bring your own.
Toddler Tours (Class)
Each month Toddler Tours will highlight a different exhibition in the museum with special interactive play and a simple project to make. Toddler Tours is for children ages 2 – 3 and their parent/caregivers.
Maximum 30 people per class.
Cost: $5.00 per child, plus Museum admission
Eco Lab (Workshop)
Preschoolers and parents/caregivers will create eco-friendly projects and learn about living things, solar energy and sustainability while having fun!
2 workshops per week: Tuesday mornings from 11:00 am – 11:45 am and Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm in July and August
Workshop location: MHCM Pavilion
Maximum 40 people per class.
Cost: $7.00 per child, plus Museum admission
Science Lab (Workshop)
Designed for children ages 4 to 6 and their parent/caregiver, Science Lab will introduce basic engineering, tinkering, coding, flight, robotics and ecology concepts and projects.
2 workshops per week: Monday mornings from 11:00 am – 11:45 am and Monday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm in July and August
Workshop location: MHCM Pavilion
Maximum 40 people per class
Cost: $7.00 per child, plus Museum admission. Includes materials and supplies.
Foodology (Workshop)
In this workshop children ages 4 to 6 and their parent/caregiver will explore the fascinating world of food science. Wacky workshop topics include bubblegum making, pancake art, pasta dough works and more!
Two workshops per week: Friday mornings from 11:00 am – 11:45 am and Friday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm in July and August
Workshop location: MHCM Pavilion
Maximum 40 people per class
Cost: $7.00 per child, plus Museum admission. Includes materials and supplies.
Picasso’s Palette (Workshop)
Become inspired by famous artists and learn their signature styles in this workshop designed for children ages 4 to 6 and their parent/caregivers.
Two workshops per week: Wednesday mornings from 11:00 am – 11:45 am and Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm in July and August
Workshop location: MHCM Pavilion
Maximum 40 people per class
Cost: $7.00 per child, plus Museum admission. Includes materials and supplies.