EARLY CHILDHOOD

Ages 18-36 months
$13/child, 25% discount for members
The program fee includes museum admission for the child; accompanying family members will save 50% on museum admission.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays
9-10 a.m. Saturdays

During this one-hour program our youngest visitors will enjoy circle time, story time, station explorations and movement time in our early childhood space, Firefly Landing. Caregivers will learn alongside their children as they practice skills like problem-solving and social-emotional communication while developing their fine and gross motor skills through play-based, open-ended activities. 

Ages 3-5 years
$13/child, 25% discount for members
The program fee includes museum admission for the child; accompanying family members will save 50% on museum admission.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays

During this one-hour program, children and their families can play and learn alongside one another in our early childhood space, Firefly Landing. Little ones will build a sense of wonder as they engage in storytelling, hands-on STEAM projects, and sensory exploration related to the monthly theme. 

Ages 4-6 years
$14/child, 25% discount for members
The program fee includes museum admission for the child; accompanying family members will save 50% on museum admission.
$5/Access Pass member
This class is for children to attend on their own. Parents do not accompany child or participate in the program.
1-2:30 p.m., Saturdays

Be a big kid and join us for this 90-minute drop-off class that encourages creativity, exploration and independence in an environment that fosters curiosity and imagination. Children will explore the museum galleries and engage in hands-on science, art and sensory activities based on a monthly theme.  

Ages 2-5 years
$12/child, 25% discount for members
The program fee includes museum admission for the child; accompanying family members will save 50% on museum admission.
$5/Access Pass member
10-11 a.m., Mondays

Join us for this 1-hour program where you and your little one can experiment and make messes! We will explore art, science and our senses through hands-on, messy projects that allow your child to experiment at their own pace. This program also features an interactive story time to inspire your exploration through the play-based activities.

Ages 18 months-6 years
$13/child; 25% discount for members
The program fee includes museum admission for the child; accompanying family members will save 50% on museum admission.
$5/Access Pass member
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays

Join us for open play and family learning in our early childhood space, Firefly Landing, where young children and their families try new sensory experiences, experiment with STEM activities, and even make some music. Each monthly session is 90–minutes long, leaving plenty of time for the little ones to explore at their own pace, while caregivers make connections as well. Each month will feature new activities and caregiver resources, so there will always be more to explore. 

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