Children's Museum of Phoenix

Museum CLOSED
2026-04-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
The Museum is Closed Today! Come Play & Learn Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm!

302 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-21 09:00 - 13:00
Welcome!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

"Welcome to My Garden" - Garden Collages!
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00
Using fun materials, make your very own garden collage as we celebrate the Earth and our “Earth Day Expo” Event on April 22nd in the Children’s Garden!

Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 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!

Discovery KIDchen: From Mud to Magic
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
Our earth has such beautifully clean water. How does it do it? In this Discovery KIDchen, learn how to turn dirty water into clean water using natural materials. See how things like sand, rocks, and cotton can filter out debris and pollutants, and discover why filtration is an important step in keeping water safe for people and the environment.

Wild Transformations
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
Ever wondered what it’s like to vanish into the wild like a woodland creature? Join us for a hands‑on adventure exploring camouflage and the art of staying hidden in nature. Create your own creature mask and transform into a “wild thing”

Visit the Garden!
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-23 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!

348 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-22 09:00 - 13:00

Earth Day Expo
2026-04-22 09:00 - 13:00
Join us in the Children’s Garden for fun and educational outdoor activities in celebration of Earth Day!
Wednesday, April 22nd from 9am-1pm.
HANDS-ON PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Compost Corner – Explore the world of worms and roly-polies and build your own compost container to learn about how composting works
Seed Bombs – Make a wildflower seed bomb to take home and spread some nature
Book Nook – Take a seat and read about our natural world with a fun selection of books
Create & Grow – Decorate a pot, plant a sunflower seed, and take it home to nurture
Build a Birdfeeder – Make your own birdfeeder out of a pipe cleaner and toasted oat cereal
Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Children’s Garden and track down everything on the list! When you’ve found all the items, come back for a fun surprise!
Tactile Bug Table – Let your little ones explore the bug world with playdough and resin bugs
Ecosystem Art Mural – Add your print to our community mural! Help us build a beautiful ecosystem

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Rio Salado Audubon Center
AZ Worm Farm
AZ stRUT
Black Girl Brown Girl Collective (BGBG)
Recycle City
LLL Reptile
Chalk Artist, Lisa Bernal Brethour (9am-12pm)
Cans for Seeds:
We’re giving away a FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP to one lucky winner, and all you have to do is bring us the empty beverage cans you were already going to recycle!

One can = one entry
Clean, uncrushed, aluminum beverage cans ONLY
Museum admission is NOT required to drop off your cans

Can collection for our Cans for Seeds Membership Giveaway will take place on April 22nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. All donated cans will be recycled at OLGIN EFUNE Recycling Company – OERC. Proceeds from recycling will support our seed library.
Our Earth Day Expo is generously supported by The Ball Foundation.

Melodies in Motion: An Inclusive Music Experience for Young Children and Caregivers
2026-04-22 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

Dia De Los Niños Celebration
2026-04-22 10:00 - 15:00
¡El 30 de abril es el Día del Niño en México! April 30th is Children’s Day in Mexico! On this special day, we are reminded that children are an important and integral part of society. Help us celebrate this festive day with the following fun activities:

Decorate your very own personal piñata! Happening all day from 10am to 3pm.
Join us in the Atrium at 12pm and 2pm for festive piñata play! The piñata will have special treats and prizes to win while supplies last.

Admission into these programs is free with paid Museum admission.

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-04-22 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am
Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. Not only is your child engaging their small and large muscles as they embody movement (increasing flexibility, range of motion, and coordination), but they are also developing their personality and emotions through self-expression. Move and make believe like a unicorn in dance 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 served

331 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-23 09:00 - 13:00

"Mindful Me": A Family Yoga & Mindfulness Class Presented by PLAY
2026-04-23 09:30 - 10:15
Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort, and fun through art and yoga classes put on by PLAY (Play and Learn through Art and Yoga). Each month will have a different focus for you and your little one. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 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.

Homemade Salad Dressing with Edible Ed!
2026-04-23 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as he teaches us how to chop up veggies for a salad snack and make our own homemade dressing! We’ll also learn about some herbs and veggies we can sustainably grow at home to add to future delicious salads!
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

DIY Dragonflies!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
Learn about dragonflies and make your very own to take home!

322 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00

Ray of Hope- Jam session
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
Come sing, dance, and learn during this parent-child Jam Session led by Emily Martin. Together, you and your little one will build positive self-talk, social and academic skills, emotional regulation and comfort within a group, all through music and play. Emily Martin is a board certified Music therapist. Learn more about here work on instagram at @rayofhopemt

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:30
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 play and creative movement activities. Not only is your child engaging their small and large muscles as they embody movement (increasing flexibility, range of motion and coordination), they are also developing their personality and emotions through self-expression. Join our habitat dance floor as we boogie at the zoo 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.
