Museum Daily Programs are great way to extend learning! These programs are created by our highly skilled educators who specialize in hands-on learning. Daily Programs are included in admission and museum membership. There is no additional cost.
Each month of programming has its own theme, so activities stay fresh and exciting!

Daily Programming Summer Schedule

Summer program schedule runs June 1 – July 31. Keep reading to learn more about each program.
A program marked with * is developed for children under age 6. Any other program is developed for all ages.

	SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT
10:30	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*	Story Sprouts*
	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge	STEM Challenge
11:00	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*	SPLAT Studio Early Learning Hour*
11:30	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces	Mini Masterpieces
1:00	SPLAT Studio
1:30	Imagine + Transform*	Sensational Senses*	Blossom Buddies*	Sensational Senses*	Blossom Buddies*	Sensational Senses*	Blossom Buddies*
2:00	Dig In	SPLAT Studio	SPLAT Studio	SPLAT Studio	SPLAT Studio	SPLAT Studio	SPLAT Studio
2:30		Dig In	Dig In	Dig In	Dig In	Dig In	Dig In
2:45	Celebrate the Day Parade
3:30		Critter Connections	Critter Connections	Critter Connections	Critter Connections	Critter Connections	Critter Connections
3:45		Imagine + Transform*	Imagine + Transform*	Imagine + Transform*	Imagine + Transform*	Imagine + Transform*	Imagine + Transform*
4:45		Celebrate the Day Parade	Celebrate the Day Parade	Celebrate the Day Parade	Celebrate the Day Parade	Celebrate the Day Parade	Celebrate the Day Parade

Programs are subject to change. Check the front desk schedule for updates and details.

Summer Program Themes

May: Eating the Rainbow

June - July: Away We Go! Visit a New Place Each Week

June 1-5: Asia

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June 8-12: South America

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June 15-26: North America

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July 6-10: Africa

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July 13-17: Antarctica

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July 20-24: Europe

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July 27-31: Australia

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Infant & Toddler Programs:
Curated for ages 6 and under. Join us in the Watermelon Seeds Gallery, in our Fruit Bowl programming area.

Story Sprouts, 10:30 am (Daily)

Step into the world of reading with a daily story and fun corresponding activity! Program designed for children 12 months to 5 years old. Focus on early literacy and communication skills.

Blossom Buddies, 1:30 pm (Tues, Wed, Sat)

Pinch, squeeze, push, and pull to build fine motor skills needed for writing. Have fun while building small muscles that can create big ideas. Program designed for children ages 6 and under.

Sensational Senses, 1:30 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Explore the world through your senses! Get hands-on with materials and discover new textures, sounds, and smells. Program designed for children ages 6 and under.

Imagine + Transform, 3:45 pm (Mon – Sat) & 1:45 pm (Sun)

Use your body to move through storytelling in this interactive learning experience. Get up, practice movement, and put your whole body into a new story. Program designed for children ages 6 and under.

Celebrate the Day Parade, 4:50 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2:50 pm (Sun)

When the day is almost over, it’s time to celebrate! Join us, starting in City Play, as we parade through the Museum and out the door. It’s been a great day! This program is designed for children of all ages. Parents too!

Kids Programs:
Curated for all ages. Join us in the Design Park Gallery on the first floor.

STEM Challenge, 10:30 am (Daily) & 3:30 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Love to build? Interested in how things work? Can you beat the challenge?
Designed for children ages 5 and up.

Program available in the morning daily and in the afternoon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Mini Masterpieces, 11:30 am (Daily)

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Program designed for children of all ages.

Program available in the morning daily and in the afternoon on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Dig In, 2:30 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2 pm Sun

Explore with your senses! Dig into a themed sensory bin.
Program designed for children of all ages.

Program available daily at 2:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and 2 pm on Sunday.

Critter Connections, 3:30 pm (Mon – Sat)

Explore critters of all shapes and sizes in this drop-in program designed for future animal scientists. This program is designed for children of all ages.

Celebrate the Day Parade, 4:50 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2:50 pm (Sun)

When the day is almost over, it’s time to celebrate! Join us, starting in City Play, as we parade through the Museum and out the door. It’s been a great day!
This program is designed for children of all ages. Parents too!

Looking for more? Check our calendar below for additional activities and events!

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Summer Daily Programming

Daily Programming Summer Schedule

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FRI

SAT

May: Eating the Rainbow

June - July: Away We Go! Visit a New Place Each Week

June 1-5: Asia

June 8-12: South America

June 15-26: North America

July 6-10: Africa

July 13-17: Antarctica

July 20-24: Europe

July 27-31: Australia

Infant & Toddler Programs: Curated for ages 6 and under. Join us in the Watermelon Seeds Gallery, in our Fruit Bowl programming area.

Story Sprouts, 10:30 am (Daily)

Blossom Buddies, 1:30 pm (Tues, Wed, Sat)

Sensational Senses, 1:30 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Imagine + Transform, 3:45 pm (Mon – Sat) & 1:45 pm (Sun)

Celebrate the Day Parade, 4:50 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2:50 pm (Sun)

Kids Programs: Curated for all ages. Join us in the Design Park Gallery on the first floor.

STEM Challenge, 10:30 am (Daily) & 3:30 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Mini Masterpieces, 11:30 am (Daily)

Dig In, 2:30 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2 pm Sun

Critter Connections, 3:30 pm (Mon – Sat)

Celebrate the Day Parade, 4:50 pm (Mon – Sat) & 2:50 pm (Sun)

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Infant & Toddler Programs:
Curated for ages 6 and under. Join us in the Watermelon Seeds Gallery, in our Fruit Bowl programming area.

Kids Programs:
Curated for all ages. Join us in the Design Park Gallery on the first floor.