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Kids + Families Activities + 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
Stories of Change

Now Open

Humans have an amazing capacity to cope with and adapt to change. And some changes bring opportunity. Humans also can be the agents of change—we can reimagine our futures, or work to create a more supportive, just, and sustainable society. Share your stories of change.

Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio

Every Saturday • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.

Hands-On Activities in the Tinkering Studio

Every Sunday
10:00 a.m.–noon Daytime Members and Donors Only
Noon–2:00 p.m. Open to the Public

Experiment, play, and co-create while investigating scientific phenomena such as electricity and motion and tinkering with engineering. Explore rotating activities that include investigating electrical circuits and a DIY twist on the classic game Mouse TrapTM.

Aerial shot of the Los Angeles Basin.
Double Horizon
By Lia Halloran

Friday, May 13–Sunday, August 7, 2022

Double Horizon is an immersive three-screen video installation that envelopes the viewer in artist Lia Halloran’s portrait of Los Angeles. Scored with an original musical composition by Allyson Newman, the installation explores and transforms the constructed and natural landscapes of the Los Angeles Basin.

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A child works on a make-and-take activity with scissors and paper.
All Hands On Science

Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 18–30 • 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join us for All Hands On Science, a family-oriented make-and-take workshop. Discover a different activity every few weeks!

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Art of Tinkering logo surrounded by colorful icons of everyday items
The Art of Tinkering

Saturday, June 18–Monday, September 5, 2022

Slow down—humans at play! This summer, dive into the joy of tinkering with artworks, contraptions, exhibits, and experiences for all ages.

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The Art of Tinkering Opening Weekend
Members-Only Hours

Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Play. Invent. Repeat. Be the first to experience The Art of Tinkering during members-only hours both mornings of the exhibition’s opening weekend.

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A child works on a make-and-take activity with scissors and paper.
All Hands On Science

Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in July • 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Get ready to get tactile! Join us on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July for All Hands On Science, a family-oriented make-and-take workshop.