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Summer Workshops – We are offering exciting workshops this summer all about science, ecology, art and food. When each workshop is finished children will get to make a pin-on button showing what they learned. Children are encouraged to wear their buttons every time they come to the museum. For every 4 buttons collected, children will get $4.00 off a purchase of $5.00 or more at the Museum gift shop.
Science Lab Workshops invite children and adults to get creative and explore concepts in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This workshop is designed for children ages 4 – 6 and their parent/caregiver. There is a different workshop theme each week during the summer!
This week’s theme: Rockets and Submarines – Two projects for the price of one! We’ll be using a chemical reaction to make mini-rockets explode and to make submarines rise and sink. Children will get to take each project home.
Workshop Cost: $7.00 per child, plus museum admission.
We’re making delicious food from the freshest ingredients you can get! Children will follow educators as we pick produce from either our Children’s Garden or venders at the market. Educators and kid volunteers will then demonstrate simple cooking techniques to turn the produce into a scrumptious kid-friendly snack. And of course we’ll taste test our creations! Best suited for ages 2 – 6.
July 15: Fruit Smoothie Concoctions
Cost: FREE
Join Ed, our special guest volunteer, as he makes some of his favorite stories come alive! With a lively voice and a keen grasp of just what will interest your little ones, Ed will entertain and educate with wonderful books just right for early learners.
This program is best for children ages 3 – 5. Free with museum admission.
Summer Workshops – We are offering exciting workshops this summer all about science, ecology, art and food. When each workshop is finished children will get to make a pin-on button showing what they learned. Children are encouraged to wear their buttons every time they come to the museum. For every 4 buttons collected, children will get $4.00 off a purchase of $5.00 or more at the Museum gift shop.
Eco Lab Workshops invite children and adults to get creative and learn about ecology concepts in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This workshop is designed for children ages 4 – 6 and their parent/caregiver. There is a different workshop theme each week during the summer!
Solar Energy This workshop is all about the sun! Children will use a solar-scope, play with a solar-powered car, and make their own UV detectors. Children will also make a solar oven to use to try to melt a marshmallow.
Cost: $5.00 materials fee per child plus Museum admission.
Summer Workshops – We are offering exciting workshops this summer all about science, ecology, art and food. When each workshop is finished children will get to make a pin-on button showing what they learned. Children are encouraged to wear their buttons every time they come to the museum. For every 4 buttons collected, children will get $4.00 off a purchase of $5.00 or more at the Museum gift shop.
“Picasso’s Palette” Workshops invite children and adults to become inspired by famous artists and learn their signature styles. This workshop is designed for children ages 4 – 6 and their parent/caregiver. There is a different workshop theme each week during July and August!
This week’s theme: Picasso Portraits – Children will make a portrait in the slightly off-kilter, cubist style of Picasso using water color and collage elements.
Workshop Cost: $7.00 per child, plus Museum admission
Join Ed, our special guest volunteer, as he makes some of his favorite stories come alive! With a lively voice and a keen grasp of just what will interest your little ones, Ed will entertain and educate with wonderful books just right for early learners.
This program is best for children ages 3 – 5. Free with museum admission.
Join us in The Children’s Garden @ MHCM to learn about growing our own food and practice gardening techniques.
This program is free with Museum admission.
StarLab: Journey into the museum’s StarLab Planetarium to learn basic astronomy concepts. After the program you’ll be able to find real constellations in the night sky!
Moon Day StarLab Show: In anticipation of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, we are offering special StarLab program all about the moon. On Moon Day, learn about the phases of the moon and view actual footage of the moon landing inside our inflatable planetarium.
$5 per child, plus Museum admission. Please note: Space is limited.
We’re making delicious food from the freshest ingredients you can get! Children will follow educators as we pick produce from either our Children’s Garden or venders at the market. Educators and kid volunteers will then demonstrate simple cooking techniques to turn the produce into a scrumptious kid-friendly snack. And of course we’ll taste test our creations! Best suited for ages 2 – 6.
July 22: Nothing Beats Beets!
Cost: FREE