Do you have plans for Valentine's Day and need a sitter? Let us cover childcare from 5:30-8:30 pm on the night of February 14th! The night will include programs, crafts, play, dinner, and other themed activities. Click HERE to sign up now! What to Expect: Museum Playtime Dinner...
For families of children with sensory sensitivities, it can be challenging to find low-stress family playtime outside of the house. Sensory Nights offer an enjoyable, low-stimulus experience at the Hands On! Discovery Center for the entire family. Overhead announcements, lighting, and other sensory inputs will...
World Cat Day is in August, so we're discovering the secrets of saber toothed cats all month long! Stop by to discover why saber tooth cats are noteworthy to the Gray Fossil Site. Create and decorate your own paper saber tooth cat puppet to take home. ...
Enjoy a family challenge where we supply the materials and prompts and you supply the creativity. Visit the front desk upon departure to receive your pack. Free with paid general admission. One kit per family per visit. Activities, materials, and prompts vary. While supplies last. ...
Join us for some stargazing of our Sun in recognition of Fall Astronomy Week and the Fall Equinox! Take a turn using our Celestron "EclipSmart" solar-safe telescope, which allows the viewer to safely observe features of the Sun without directly viewing it. Programs by announcement periodically throughout...
Discover more about the new species of rhinos found at Gray Fossil Site and color your own rhino coloring page. All activities are self-guided. Free with paid general admission. ...
Stop by the Art Studio for a Frank Lloyd Wright architecture inspired collage, Van Gogh inspired oil pastel sunflowers, Monet inspired water lilies paper craft, and make your own M.C. Escher inspired tessellations. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Stop by and get creative! ...
Join us for Gustave Caillebotte method perspective drawings, Andy Warhol inspired pop art collages, and Emile Nolde style watercolor flowers. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Stop by and get creative! ...
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. All activities are self-guided. Cart activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. You get to take home your kite! This week's program is Paper Kites!...
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. All activities are self-guided. Cart activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. You get to take home your kite! This week's program is Morse Code Name Challenge!...