For Families
Our key educational program serving high-quality, innovative hands-on activities treating science and technology as an integral part of the humanities.
We offer a variety of in-person, virtual, and on-demand programming for families. Check out our upcoming events suitable for all ages.
Create sculptures inspired by the insects found in our soil and gardens!
Explore the history of stained glass and lightbulbs, and create your own stained glass project!
Join us as we celebrate Lewis Latimer's 178th birthday!
Celebrate City of Forest Day with a zine-making activity!
Our key educational program serving high-quality, innovative hands-on activities treating science and technology as an integral part of the humanities.
After being passed from person to person, hand to hand, it is no surprise that pennies can get quite dirty. If you’ve ever seen a brand new penny, it is a shiny copper color, but they will eventually turn brown. This is because of dirt and grime, but also because of copper oxide.
Making glow-in-the-dark slime is a fun and exciting activity that combines chemistry, creativity, and sensory play.
What better way to say Happy Mother’s Day than through lights and thoughtful words?
Let’s make a bottle lung!