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Kids + Families Activities and Programs

Experience new ways to discover the world with your family. Check out our unique events and programs for visitors of all ages and explore the intersection between learning and fun. 

Upcoming Events

Nov
23
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 23, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Nov
24
Motion and Mechanisms Workshops
Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Saturday, November 24, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Nov
24
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, November 24, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Nov
25
Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Sunday, November 25, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Nov
25
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Making Color

Sunday, November 25, 2018 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Explore ways to make color—from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows and more. Learn all about light, how it is made and interacts, and take home materials to build your own spectroscope.

Nov
30
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 30, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Dec
21
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, December 21, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Dec
22
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, December 22, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Dec
28
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, December 28, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Dec
29
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, December 29, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jan
5
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, January 5, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jan
11
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, January 11, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

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Past Events

Nov
18
Motion and Mechanisms Workshops
Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Sunday, November 18, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, November 17, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Explorables: Clothespin Automata
Explorables: Clothespin Automata

Saturday, November 17, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Use clothesline pins, foam, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of whimsical contraptions.

Motion and Mechanisms Workshop
Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Saturday, November 17, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 16, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Sunday, November 11, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Explorables: Clothespin Automata

Saturday, November 10, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Use clothesline pins, foam, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of whimsical contraptions.

Motion and Mechanisms Workshop

Saturday, November 10, 2018 • Noon–4:00 p.m.

Use cams, cranks, and moving parts to investigate and build different types of contraptions made with everyday materials.

Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, November 9, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Wonder Funday: Explore the Globe

Sunday, November 4, 2018 • 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Explore the globe at our annual fundraiser, featuring music, food, and fun activities for your whole family.

Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, November 3, 2018 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Reporting for Kids with The New York Times

Saturday, November 3, 2018 • 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Calling all budding science reporters! Come to a workshop just for kids (ages 8+) with The New York Times journalists. You’ll venture into the museum to gather facts, then ultimately create your own front page.

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