Children's Museum of Phoenix

Build a Nest
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Learn all about the equisite engineering of birds nests! Why do birds build them? What materials do they use? And how can you help protect their nesting habitats? As we explore these clever constructions, you’ll get the chance to create a nest of your own using repurposed materials. Come learn, build, and appreciate the amazing architecture of our feathered friends!

"Eggscellent" Bird Nests with Edible Ed!
2026-04-09 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
Join us in the KIDchen for a savory aviary, breakfast snack! Create “eggscellent” zoodle “nests” out of spiraled zuchinni and eggs!
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth
2026-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 16:00
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game, and more!

Going, Going, Green! programming, our Cans for Seeds initiative, and the Earth Day Expo are generously supported by The Ball Foundation!

Frog Puppets
2026-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 16:00
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

257 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-09 09:00 - 13:00
Welcome!

Visit the Garden!
2026-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00
Come get curious in the Children’s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discover new colorful blooms, and learn what’s alive out there. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot a new creature while you explore!

Mosaic Magic: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Through Art
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with an exploration of how art and math come together to create beautiful mosaic designs, common amongst many arabic cultures. Explore patterns, shapes, and stories through this hands-on, creative experience!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
2026-04-08 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am
Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch and audiation while utilizing music for emotional self-regulation and laying the foundation for future literacy and math skills. Sing some classic circus rhymes and songs in music class this week! This program is geared for ages 18 months up to 5 years and their adult caregiver.
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

Early Connections
2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:00
Join us this April for our new Early Connections drop‑in program for children three and under. This month we will be bringing the outside inside and doing some ‘Nature Exploration’ in connection to our Going Going Green Month! Held in our cozy Under‑3 exhibit, a program educator will be present to offer age‑appropriate provocations designed to spark curiosity, invite exploration, and support early development. This is a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are session. Drop in, follow your child’s lead, and enjoy a space where you can build social connections while they build early brain connections!

Melodies in Motion: An Inclusive Music Experience for Young Children and Caregivers
2026-04-08 09:15 - 09:45
Sing, move & play in this FREE inclusive music experience! Led by trained graduate students from Arizona State University’s (ASU) Music Therapy program and the Music for Better Beginnings Lab, these sessions blend music-making, movement, and visual supports to support motor, social, cognitive, and language development. While not a music therapy program, these sessions use evidence-based, inclusive practices to create a welcoming and engaging experience for all children. This program is geared towards children 1-5-years-old and participants MUST register ahead of time! Sign up by emailing programs@childmusephx.org

331 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-08 09:00 - 13:00

141 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-07 09:00 - 13:00

Eco-brushes
2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
Did you know most paintbrushes are made from animal hair? Have you ever painted with a paintrbrush made of anything else? Join us and explore paintbrushes made of all sorts of natural materials. How would you paint with pine needles? Grasses? Design your own paintbrush to take home and show off your new custom art tool. Let your creativity go!

Museum OPEN
2026-04-06 09:00 - 16:00
Come play! We’re open from 9am to 4pm.

Museum CLOSED
2026-04-05 09:00 - 16:00
The Museum is closed today. Come play and learn tomorrow, April 6th, 9am to 4pm.

Upcycled Instruments
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
Who says instruments have to be fancy and expensive? Join us for this environmentally friendly STEAM program. Explore the physics behind instruments and use that knowledge to make your own instruments. Can you say, ‘good vibrations?’
