Now STREAMing!
Welcome to our year of Now STREAMing! Streaming is not just for watching the latest shows and movies. STREAMing is also exploring the worlds of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math in exciting new ways! Join us this year as we explore each discipline and how they all enrich and compliment one another while you journey through fun and immersive programs that spark creativity and foster curiosity. Look for the letters S.T.R.E.A.M. next to all of our programs to see what areas we are exploring!
*Programs are included with museum admission or membership unless otherwise stated
June 2025
May 31st - June 8th
Start with Art: Chinese Paper Plate Fans (A)
Saturday, May 31st
10AM - 12PM
Learn about the history of paper fans and what they represented to the people who had them while creating your own version to take home.
Open MakerSpace: Embroidery Patterns (A)
Saturday, May 31st
1PM - 3PM
Create simple stitches and fun patterns and designs as you explore embroidery.
Pop-Up Program: Filtered Light (S, A)
.Saturday, May 31st
3PM - 4PM
Discover how filters affect the way we see images in space by drawing different designs and looking at them through blue and red filters.
Summer Spectacular: Who Dun it Wednesday - The Case of the Stolen Cheese
Wednesday, June 4th
10AM - 5PM
Melissa the Bee was ready to make a batch of her famous mac and cheese when she discovered the cheese was missing! Who took the cheese and why? Can you crack the case?
Summer Spectacular: Totally Scientific Wednesdays - Combustion Reactions
Thursday, June 5th
11AM - 1PM
What do you need to make a fire? Watch as we explore the science behind combustion reactions and how fire is formed.
Summer Spectacular: Fantastic Friday - Reptiles with Nature Zone
Friday, June 6th
11AM - 1PM
Discover what makes reptiles unique and meet animal ambassadors with Nature Zone.
Start with Art: Juneteenth Magazine Collage (A)
Saturday, June 7th
10AM - 12PM
Using magazines and recycled paper, create your own Juneteenth flag to take home.
Open MakerSpace: Ring Toss (E,M)
Saturday, June 7th
1PM - 3PM
Use a drill to make a simple wooded ring toss game!
Pop-Up Program: Silver Coins (SILVER, A)
Saturday, June 7th
3PM - 4PM
Explore the history of metal tooling art and create your own designs to take home!
June 9th - June 15th
Summer Spectacular: Who Dun it Wednesday - Is There a Basement Ghost?
Wednesday, June 11th
10AM - 5PM
Ante is hearing strange sounds from the basement. What could it be? Look for clues to discover the source of the sound.
Summer Spectacular: Totally Scientific Thursday - Air Cannons
Thursday, June 12th
11AM - 1PM
Explore how a vortex moves as we experiment with moving air!
Summer Spectacular: Fantastic Friday - Warriors Success Academy
Friday, June 13th
11AM - 12PM
Lay the foundation for your child to become a confident, self-assured leader that isn’t afraid to Stand Up, Stand Out, and Stand Strong for themselves and others. Learning Bully Prevention, Conflict Avoidance, and Self-Defense along with Leadership Life and Social Skills will give your child the edge he or she needs to be successful in all areas of their life.
Start with Art: Father Figure Appreciation Collage Frame (A)
Saturday, June 14th
10AM - 12PM
Using magazines and balsa wood frames, customize your own picture frames for an important father figure in your life.
Open MakerSpace: Tic Tac Toe Woodburning (A, M)
Saturday, June 14th
1PM - 3PM
Explore woodburning while creating a wood burned tic-tac-toe board.
Pop-Up Program: Father’s Day Gift (A)
Saturday, June 14th
3PM - 4PM
Create your own special gift for a dad figure in your life.
May 12th - May 18th
Summer Spectacular: Mystery Potion
Tuesday, June 18th
10AM - 5PM
Ladybug went to the kitchen to discover something cooking on the stove. But what is it? It isn’t something to eat. Who is responsible for this mysterious potion?
Summer Spectacular: Totally Scientific Thursdays - Weather
Thursday, June 19th
11AM - 1PM
Join us for fun demonstrations highlighting how storms, tornados, and lightning form!
Summer Spectacular: Fantastic Fridays - Magic by Greg
Friday, June 20th
1PM - 2PM
Join us for a fun, silly, and magical show that is sure to dazzle and amaze!
Start with Art: Unity Bracelets (A)
Saturday, June 21st
10AM - 12PM
Using skin tone pony beads, create your own bracelets to celebrate all the beautiful colors our friends come in.
Open MakerSpace: Tangram Puzzles (A, M)
Saturday, June 21st
1PM - 3PM
Create a tangram puzzle set out of recycled materials.
Pop-Up Program: Animal Tracks (S)
Saturday, May 17th
3PM - 4PM
Discover animal adaptations and ways we know animals are around by looking at animal tracks, pelts, and bones up close!