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 April

April 27 | Tinker Build Create | Water Cycle in a Bottle
April 28 | Crafternoon | Chalkboard Storytelling Stones

Things to Do in May

May 5 | Crafternoon | Maracas
May 11 | Tinker Build Create | Flower Dissection
May 12 | Crafternoon | Hyacinth Flower Craft
May 18 | Tinker Build Create | STEM Challenges In A Bag
May 19 | Crafternoon | Monet’s Flowers
May 25 | Tinker Build Create | MakeDo Creations
May 26 | Crafternoon | Cut Paper American Flag

May the 4th Be With You!

May 4 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Star Wars Characters | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Join us for a delightful event featuring science, Star Wars and a ton of fun! Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character or space explorer and interact with fun programs.

These demonstrations will take place at various times throughout the day:

  • Build a Moon Base Camp
  • Commemorate Space Travel
  • Distance of the Planets
  • Recycle Air in Space
  • Satellites
  • Space Missions of the Future

Join us in our maker spaces for these activities:

Raven Children's Studio: Solar System Bracelets, DIY Mini Light Saber
Jack's Imagination Lab: Star Wars Tin Punching

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Visual Art Center Gallery Interactives

Jerstad Gallery | Softer Landings | Art Through The Senses Koisk
Bates Trimble Gallery | Eclogues | Conversation Starter
Egger Gallery | Oscar Howe Legacy Across Four Generations | Art Through The Senses Koisk
Shultz Gallery | Washington Pavilion Gala Exhibition | Conversation Starter
University Gallery | What would that something be: Artwork by SDSU Faculty | Conversation Starter
Everist Gallery | WOMEN: A Century of Change National Geographic’s Unparalleled Image Collection | What’s Your Word; Show Us Where You’re From; Mirror, Mirror…
Contemporary Gallery | Take Me to Your Moon: Journeys Into the World of Dementia | Conversation Starter

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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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