We have lots of fun and exciting programs this summer for children of all ages.

Bring your explorer and discover fun and adventure at the museum!

 

Museum Discovery Programs

 

Discovery Room Summer Hours

Memorial Day through August 21

Tuesday through Saturday

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sundays: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Memorial Day, May 26:

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Labor Day, September 1:

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Discovery Time

 

Tuesdays through Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m.

Join us in the Discovery Room for fun, interactive programs geared toward
preschool and elementary-age children. Activities include stories, crafts and touchable objects.

 

 

Exploring Our Wild Backyard

 

Saturdays in June, 11:00 a.m.

Take a nature walk with your little explorer and make a picture journal of your discoveries. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 6 years old with an adult. It begins inside the museum and extends outside on the museum grounds.

 

 

Toddler Time

 

Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

First and third Saturdays of each month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Join us for fun and educational activities just right for your toddler. Toddler Time is for children ages 18 months to 3 years, with an adult, to explore, investigate and discover together. One caregiver for every two children is requested.

 

 

It’s Feeding Time!

 

 

Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

Saturdays 11:30 a.m.

Observe the Discovery Room’s animal guests, local reptiles, amphibians or fish, during their feeding time and learn about how these fascinating animals survive.

 

 

 

Voyaging on the Beagle

         Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

         Saturdays 1:30 p.m.

Using historical illustrations and touchable specimens, find out more about the journey of the H.M.S. Beagle and how the young Charles Darwin recorded his discoveries.

 

 

The Discovery Room is a great place to learn!