Kids and Family Programs
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 June
Theme: Insects
June 7 | Tinker, Build, Create | Build A Bug
June 8 | Crafternoon Sundays | Steampunk Entomology
June 14 | Tinker, Build, Create | Butterfly Feeders
June 15 | Crafternoon Sundays | Chalk Pastel Butterflies
June 21 | Tinker, Build, Create | Felt Bee Diagram
June 22 | Crafternoon Sundays | Bubble Wrap Beehives
June 28 | Tinker, Build, Create | Bug Houses
June 29 | Crafternoon Sundays | Jeweled Bugs
Visual Arts Center Gallery Activities
The People of West River: Photography by Greg Latza | Gallery 301 | Conversation Starter
Symphōnía | Jerstad Gallery | Conversation Starter and Tessellation Puzzles
Digital Daydreams | Egger Gallery | Conversation Starter
Washington Pavilion Gala Exhibition | Schultz Gallery | Conversation Starter and Art Through The Senses
Daily Activities
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 12-4 p.m. in the 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 12-4 p.m. in the Jacks Imagination Lab
Members Enjoy Free, Year-round Museum Access
If you aren’t yet a member of the Washington Pavilion, now is the perfect time to join! Enjoy free, year-round museum access along with other amazing benefits. Visit our membership page to learn more and join today!