Included with CMNH Admission

Please note: Activities are subject to change or cancellation

Want to join any of these programs? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s corresponding play session.

Toddler Tinker Time

Tuesdays, 10:30am

Tinkering helps little ones develop fine motor skills, increases problem-solving abilities, and is an open invitation to foster peer relationships.

Baby Storytime

Wednesdays, 9:30-10am

Babies (ages 6 months – 2 years) and their caregivers are welcome to join us for songs, rhymes, movement ideas, and book suggestions that introduce important pre-literacy skills. Great way to socialize with other babies and caregivers!

Wacky Art Wednesdays

10:30am and 2:30pm

Children are invited to join our educators to make a wacky and wonderful art project to take home! We’ll take inspiration from art in our own Gallery 6, from famous artists, or from the world around us.

Cultural Crafts

Thursdays, 10:30am and 2:30pm

Do a fun craft, play a game, or make some art celebrating a culture from around the world!

Science Fridays

Fridays, 10:30am and 2:30pm

Drop-in for experiments and activities that focus on fun, and act as a jumping-off point for learning about science concepts.

School Vacation Weeks

During February & April School vacation weeks the museum is open for an extra play session on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm.

Please note: we do get very busy during vacation weeks, so please reserve your play sessions early!

2025 Vacation Week Hours
Sunday, February 16 – Sunday, March 2
Sunday, April 20 – Sunday, May 4

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 9am-Noon or 1-4pm
Sundays, 9am-Noon
Mondays CLOSED

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Youth Zine

For ages 0-17

Creative Guts Podcast is seeking art and writing in all styles, subject matters, and mediums for the 2025 Creative Guts Youth Zine! CMNH is a proud sponsor of this year’s Youth Zine!

The mission of Creative Guts’ zines is to stimulate and inspire creativity by creating a platform for gutsy creatives to share their art and writing with the world. Recognizing it is often the youngest among us who are the bravest, this edition will be a platform for youth to display their work and be part of a creative community. 

Deadline to submit: July 13, 2025