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Rudolph Ornament
Rudolph Ornament
Celebrate the season and make your own "Rudolph Ornament" to decorate for the holidays!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kindness Rocks
Kindness Rocks
Spread joy and kindness this holiday season by decorating river rocks in the Children's Garden!
Brain Time for Toddlers
Brain Time for Toddlers
Learn more about the importance of your child's early experiences through hands-on experiences, songs, stories, and games in this informal learning setting. Join us this [...]
Handprint Mittens
Handprint Mittens
Get into the winter spirit! Design and decorate paper mittens using your very own handprint!
5 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Rudolph Ornament
Rudolph Ornament
Celebrate the season and make your own "Rudolph Ornament" to decorate for the holidays.
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and dreams for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Musical Workshops with Kia!
Musical Workshops with Kia!
Sessions at 10:00am & 11:30am Kia takes music instruction to a new, creative level, combining color, sound, movement, improvisation, and imagination to heighten children's self-expression [...]
4 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Rudolph Ornament
Rudolph Ornament
Celebrate the season and make your own "Rudolph Ornament" to decorate for the holidays!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
1 event,
6 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your very own 3D Christmas Tree!
Visit the Garden!
Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and [...]
7 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your own 3D Christmas Tree!
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...]
Discovery KIDchen: Homemade Snow
Discovery KIDchen: Homemade Snow
It's Discovery KIDchen day! Join the Programs Team in the KIDchen for a hands-on STEAM activity! Today we'll make homemade snow from household ingredients! Will [...]
7 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your own 3D Christmas Tree!
Visit the Garden!
Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and [...]
Banana Snowmen with Edible Ed!
Banana Snowmen with Edible Ed!
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm "Do you want to build a snowman?" Join us in the KIDchen today for "Winter Wonderland" Month! Build a fruity [...]
9 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your own 3D Christmas Tree!
Music with Ray of Hope: “Sunbeam Class” for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Music with Ray of Hope: “Sunbeam Class” for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am Music with a purpose! Enjoy singing, dancing, and learning with your little one. This class is designed to be a [...]
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative [...]
Salted Snowflakes
Salted Snowflakes
Walk into a flurry of creativity and create a unique snowy friend with salted crystals and watercolors!
Members-Only Extended Play Hours
Members-Only Extended Play Hours
Members-Only Extended Play Hours occur on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 4pm-7pm. Museum members will enjoy three floors of interactive exhibits at the [...]
6 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your own 3D Christmas Tree!
Beaded Garden Ornaments
Beaded Garden Ornaments
Stop by the Children's Garden for some festive fun! Bead your own garden ornament to place in your yard or garden at home.
PapaHugs Performance
PapaHugs Performance
Party with David Sharpe, Wonder the Kangaroo, Robbie the Robot, and the PapaHugs crew as they play heart-warming songs infused with rock, blues, and country. [...]
5 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
3D Christmas Trees
3D Christmas Trees
Ready for the holidays? Let's celebrate! Come stop by the Art Studio to create and decorate your own 3D Christmas Tree!
Beaded Garden Ornaments
Beaded Garden Ornaments
Stop by the Children's Garden for some festive fun! Bead your own garden ornament to place in your yard or garden at home.
5 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kwanzaa Placemat
Kwanzaa Placemat
Make a placemat to decorate your Kwanzaa celebration table! These simple-to-make woven construction paper placemats represent a straw placemat (called mkeka in Swahili).
1 event,
Museum CLOSED
Museum CLOSED
Happy Holidays! The Museum is closed on December 24th and 25th. We'll reopen on December 26th from 9am to 4pm.
1 event,
Museum CLOSED
Museum CLOSED
Happy Holidays! The Museum is closed on December 24th and 25th. We'll reopen on December 26th from 9am to 4pm.
5 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kwanzaa Placemat
Kwanzaa Placemat
Make a placemat to decorate your Kwanzaa celebration table! These simple-to-make woven construction paper placemats represent a straw placemat (called mkeka in Swahili).
Visit the Garden!
Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and [...]
4 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kwanzaa Placemat
Kwanzaa Placemat
Make a placemat to decorate your Kwanzaa celebration table! These simple-to-make woven construction paper placemats represent a straw placemat (called mkeka in Swahili).
4 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and dreams for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kwanzaa Placemat
Kwanzaa Placemat
Make a placemat to decorate your Kwanzaa celebration table! These simple-to-make woven construction paper placemats represent a straw placemat (called mkeka in Swahili).
4 events,
Sock Skating
Sock Skating
December 7th-29th Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum's Atrium transforms into a Sock Skating wonderland! Learn More
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Kwanzaa Placemat
Kwanzaa Placemat
Make a placemat to decorate your Kwanzaa celebration table! These simple-to-make woven construction paper placemats represent a straw placemat (called mkeka in Swahili).
5 events,
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Paper Chain Wishes
Paper Chain Wishes
Visit Star Bar on the second floor to write out or draw your hopes and wishes for 2025! Each person's paper link will be added [...]
Paper Plate Hanukkah Menorah
Paper Plate Hanukkah Menorah
Let's celebrate and learn about Hanukkah by making your very own menorah.
Music with Ray of Hope: Jam Session!
Music with Ray of Hope: Jam Session!
Music with a purpose! Enjoy singing, dancing, and learning with your little one. This class is designed to be a parent-child adventure as we learn [...]
1 event,
Happy Noon Year Celebration!
Happy Noon Year Celebration!
Ring in the New Year at the Museum during our joyous Happy Noon Year Celebration! TWO EXCLUSIVE EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM: 9:00am-Noon or 1:00pm-4:00pm Sip [...]
1 event,
Museum CLOSED
Museum CLOSED
The Museum is closed today! Happy New Year! Come play and learn tomorrow, January 2nd!
6 events,
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
Cars, trucks, buses, and more…We’re celebrating various modes of transportation with interactive educational programs and activities throughout January. Transportation Month is generously supported by our [...]
Paper Plate Hanukkah Menorah
Paper Plate Hanukkah Menorah
Let's celebrate and learn about Hanukkah by making your very own menorah.
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Create & Cruise
Create & Cruise
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your personalized road map and explore a variety of [...]
Visit the Garden!
Visit the Garden!
Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
Stop, Drop and Read
Stop, Drop and Read
It's Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend everyday at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!
7 events,
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
Cars, trucks, buses, and more…We’re celebrating various modes of transportation with interactive educational programs and activities throughout January. Transportation Month is generously supported by our [...]
Create & Cruise
Create & Cruise
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your personalized road map and explore a variety of [...]
Stop, Drop and Read
Stop, Drop and Read
It's Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend everyday at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!
Open for FREE First Friday Night
Open for FREE First Friday Night
The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited and guests will be admitted [...]
Arizona Burn Foundation presents Milo & Moxie, Smart Safety Rangers
Arizona Burn Foundation presents Milo & Moxie, Smart Safety Rangers
Learn about the importance of preventing burn injuries from our friends at Arizona Burn Foundation. They will share storybook-based safety information with featured characters, Milo [...]
6 events,
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
Cars, trucks, buses, and more…We’re celebrating various modes of transportation with interactive educational programs and activities throughout January. Transportation Month is generously supported by our [...]
Create & Cruise
Create & Cruise
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your personalized road map and explore a variety of [...]
Wheel Prints
Wheel Prints
Discover the magic of motion as you create colorful prints with a variety of toy vehicle wheels and paint! Explore how wheels work while making [...]
Stop, Drop and Read
Stop, Drop and Read
It's Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend everyday at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!
6 events,
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
It’s Transportation Month Supported by Waymo
Cars, trucks, buses, and more…We’re celebrating various modes of transportation with interactive educational programs and activities throughout January. Transportation Month is generously supported by our [...]
Create & Cruise
Create & Cruise
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month! Create your personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles. It's [...]
Wheel Prints
Wheel Prints
Discover the magic of motion as you create colorful prints with a variety of toy vehicle wheels and paint! Explore how wheels work while making [...]
Stop, Drop and Read
Stop, Drop and Read
It's Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend everyday at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!