Knuckle Pumpkins
October 3–7
Knuckles dipped in paint and rolled onto paper make a pumpkin shape! Add a stem & vines with markers.
Leaf-Painted Ghosts
October 10–14 and 20–21
A leaf becomes a little ghost with the addition of paint and eyes.
Magnetic Slime and a Hanging Spider Web, too!
Saturday, October 12,11:30am–1:30pm
First, investigate magnetic slime. It’s REALLY strange. Also, make a very clever hanging spider web to house a (realistic plastic) spider.
Expect the unexpected at our annual adults-only adventure! Dress as your favorite character from any of the Willy Wonka movies and prepare yourself for a strange evening of silent disco dancing, exploring, playing, bidding, dining and wine-ing.
Craft Stick Mummy
October 24–28 & 31
Create a lil mummy using simple craft supplies.
Halloween!
Thursday, October 31
Every guest who visits us in costume will receive a free museum pass to use during their next visit and a little spider gem ring.
Tree Branch Painting
September 26–30
We will work together to paint a tree branch using colorful paint.
Fizzy Dragon Egg
Saturday, September 21,
11:30am–1:30pm
Help a mythical dragon to hatch by dripping magical potion (vinegar!) onto its egg.
Visit the Museum for free!
Totally Green Collage
September 19–23
Choose from an assortment of paper and other miscellaneous craft items to create an all-green collage.
Sensory Nights are offered quarterly, for free, to kiddos on the autism spectrum and their families. These events combine the ability to structure museum exhibits to be "spectrum friendly" while providing a fun, easy environment for families to bond together and meet others.
Alphabet & Block Stamping
September 12–16
Use alphabet and rubber band block stamps to print creative designs.
Cars and Trucks = Unusual Paint Brushes
September 5–9
Dip the wheels of a toy vehicle into paint then drive it over a table covered with black paper.
Paper Chain Octopus
August 29–September 2
Make colorful paper chain arms for a little octopus. How long will your octopus’ arms be?
Gyotaka Fish Printing
Saturday, August 24,
11:30am–1:30pm
Paint a real tilapia fish using acrylic paints in order to make a beautiful Japanese Gyotaka print on fabric.
Watercolor and Salt-Painted Jellyfish
August 22–26
Select a jellyfish template then use glue, salt and watercolors to bring it to life.
Visit the Museum for free!
Paper Bag Sea Otter
August 15–19
Using a paper bag, newspaper, glue, a rubber band and markers, you can make adorable stuffed sea otter art.
Make Shark Slime
Saturday, August 10,
11:30am–1:30pm
Let’s mix up a batch of slime together, containing baby sharks!
Bubble Wrap-Printed Starfish
August 8–12
Have fun making a bubble wrap-printed sea star by choosing a construction paper star fish and then dipping small pieces of bubble wrap into colorful paint.
Seashell and Airdrying Clay Necklace
August 1–5
Shape airdrying clay into a disk then add a seashell. Add twine to create a necklace.
Nature Lanterns
Saturday, July 27, 11:30am–1:30pm
Create a nature-themed tea light lantern using printed tissue paper.
Natural Paint Brushes
July 25–29
Paint a masterpiece using brushes made by Mother Nature herself!
Visit the Museum for free!
Tissue Paper Painted Butterfly
July 18–22
Create a beautiful butterfly using only squares of bleeding tissue paper and water.
Nature Sun Prints
Saturday, July 13, 11:30am–1:30pm
Using sun print paper, leaves and flowers, make shadow pictures powered by the Sun.
Liquid Watercolor Spray Paint
July 11–15
Join us in The Studio to try “resist painting” with crayons and liquid watercolors.
Ant Picnic with Fingerprint Ants
July 5–8
Ants love a good picnic! Make a red and white construction paper picnic blanket and add fingerprint ants.
Muddy Leaf Prints
June 27–July 1
Coat a leaf in muddy paint and press it onto a sheet of paper. Remove the leaf to see a very cool print.
Home for Bugs and Creepy Crawlies
Saturday, June 22, 11:30am–1:30pm
Insects are important! Build a comfy home for insects using natural materials and recyclables.
Visit the Museum for free!
Nature Journal
June 20–24
Make a nature journal from twigs and paper bags. Then plan a hike, where you’ll collect little natural treasures to save in your journal.
Sensory Nights are offered quarterly, for free, to kiddos on the autism spectrum and their families. These events combine the ability to structure museum exhibits to be "spectrum friendly" while providing a fun, easy environment for families to bond together and meet others.
Flower Smash Art
June 13–17
Use a mallet to pound fresh flowers on card stock, leaving a colorful imprint.
Flower Seed Bombs
Saturday, June 8
11:30am – 1:30pm
Make seed bombs from soil, air drying clay and native flower seeds. Toss them into your yard when you get home and then watch as they grow over the next few months.
Sticky Nature Bracelet
June 6–10
Make a nature bracelet by wrapping a piece of tape around your wrist and adding colorful, natural objects!
