The Museums are open seven days a week and we invite you to play, explore, and create with us! Free with museum admission!
Today Only!
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope–the most powerful telescope ever launched into space–is already revealing new insights with the first images being released today. We’re celebrating with special astronomy-themed activities throughout the Science Museum!
- Free NASA and Webb swag giveaway
- Hands-on space and astronomy activities in Astronomy Hall, 11 am-3 pm
- Space Suit activity cart, 12-3 pm
- Free planetarium show including first images, 3 pm
- Sneak preview of the International Space Station exhibit with Science Museum director Jenny Powers, 11 am-4 pm
The Cat’s Corner, 10 am-4 pm
Stop in to read some of Ted Geisel’s original stories along with lots of other picture books. Take part in facilitated activities that merge art and literacy, allowing children to build and utilize diverse vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while creating an original piece of artwork.
Art Discovery Center, 12-4 pm
Trace your own Chinese horoscope, try on costumes and armor, play gallery games, peek under lift-up panels on the Wall of Symbols to discover the meaning behind Asian motifs, and get creative this week’s art project.
Spark!Lab, 10:3 am-4 pm
A new approach to hands-on making and learning! No step-by-step instructions here. Instead, kids will identify problems and challenges, develop solutions, and put their ideas into action—all while building important 21st century skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and adaptability.
And don’t forget about our special exhibits!
Image courtesy of NASA
