Ages 2-5
Wednesdays | 10-11 a.m.
Children’s Studio, Visual Arts Center

Big discoveries start small! Tiny Tinkerers introduces little learners ages 2-5 to STEAM through hands-on activities designed just for them. Each week, children explore new materials, practice problem-solving and build skills through play, with a new theme to discover each time.

Coming Up

• Sept. 9 | Teddy Bears
  Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with teddy bear-themed activities designed for little learners.

• Sept. 16 | On the Farm
  It’s time for a barnyard roundup with hands-on farm-themed fun.

• Sept. 23 | Falling for Fall
  Welcome the new season with fall-inspired activities made for curious little hands.

• Sept. 30 | Let’s Build
  Break out the tool belts and explore building through hands-on play.

Elementary-age children
Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Children’s Studio, Visual Arts Center
Drop in anytime during the hour.

What will they try next? Try-It Tuesdays gives kids a chance to explore new interests through hands-on STEAM activities inspired by real-world skills and careers. Each week brings something different to discover, from science and technology to art, engineering and more, with opportunities to learn from Washington Pavilion team members and community guests along the way.

Coming Up

• Sept. 8 | Fashion Designer
  Explore the creative world of fashion and discover what it takes to bring a design to life.
• Sept. 15 | Coding
  Celebrate National Coding Week by exploring coding, programming and the careers that use them.
• Sept. 22 | Curator: Art and Artifacts
  Meet members of the Washington Pavilion curator team and discover what goes into working with art and artifacts.
• Sept. 29 | Ice Cream Chemistry
  Discover the science behind ice cream with Lizzy from Parlour!

All ages
Saturdays + Sundays | All day
Children’s Studio, Visual Arts Center

Make something unexpected during your weekend museum visit! Weekend Workshop invites creators of all ages to explore a new hands-on art activity using approachable materials, techniques and plenty of imagination. Drop in throughout the day to experiment, make the project your own and discover new ways to create.

Coming Up

• Sept. 12-13 | Galaxy Chalk Art
  Take a break from the Sidewalk Arts Festival and create an out-of-this-world chalk art project.
• Sept. 19-20 | Parrot Pals
  Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day by creating your very own colorful parrot pal.
• Sept. 26-27 | Peek-a-Boo Mice
  Create a playful hiding mouse inspired by Good Night Theatre Collective’s The Mousetrap.

School-age children
Select no-school days
Locations vary throughout the museums

No school means more time to explore! School’s Out Discovery Days bring special hands-on activities to the museums on select days off from school. Kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math while discovering new ways to experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center.

Included with museum admission or membership.

Coming Up

Sept. 4
Sept. 7

Learn More Here