Something New Every Day

There are so many new things to do at the Washington Pavilion this month! Join us for a variety of fun activities and demonstrations throughout our museums. The daily programs offer guests an opportunity to further engage and interact with art and science in a variety of new and different ways.

Things to Do in December

Theme: Chemistry and Crystals 
December 14 | Tinker, Build, Create | Adventures in Chemistry: Chromatography
December 15 | Crafternoon Sundays | Watercolor Crystals
December 21 | Tinker, Build, Create | Adventures in Chemistry: States of Matter
December 22 | Crafternoon Sundays | Stained Glass Glue
December 26 | Winter Break Makerspace
December 27 | Winter Break Makerspace
December 28 | Tinker, Build, Create | Adventures in Chemistry: Invisible Ink
December 29 | Crafternoon Sundays | Dave Chihuly Inspired Sculptures 

Visual Arts Center Gallery Activities

Ceramic Connections: Native Traditions and Modern Forms | Egger Gallery | Art Through the Senses

Vinfrared: Central Vietnam at 590nm | Gallery 301 | More Than Meets the Eye

Your Place in the Universe | University and Shultz Galleries | Art Through the Senses 

Our daily activities rotate often and may not be available every month. 
See this month’s calendar toward the top of the page for our current offerings.

Science on Wheels

These traveling carts allow you to experience science up-close, in a hands-on setting and led by our trained staff. Look for Science on Wheels throughout the museum during your visit.
 

Tech Tuesday

Come explore what happens when creativity and technology collide! A different activity is available often, facilitated by our Education staff. Select Tuesdays from 2:30–4 p.m. in the Jack's Imagination Lab.
 

Crafternoon

Sunday afternoons are a great time to get crafty and try something new! A different, self-guided craft project is available each week. Share your completed project on social media with the hashtag #wpcrafternoon. Sundays from 12–5 p.m. in the Raven Children’s Studio.
 

Tinker Build Create

A little bit of art, a little bit of engineering and a whole lot of fun! A different, self-guided project is available every Saturday. Share your completed project on social media with the hashtag #wptbc. Saturdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in the Jack’s Imagination Lab.

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