Discover the art and science behind seasonal traditions through hands-on activities. All activities outside on the museums grounds. Free with museum admission!
Program Highlights
Wagon around the Quadrangle, 11 am-2 pm
Meet the horses and climb into the wagon for a fun-filled fall ride around the Quadrangle, inspired by the paintings of horses in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Outdoor Museum Movement Challenge, 11 am-3 pm
Can you jump like a frog? Or yawn like a yak? How about waddle like a goose? Follow the stations around the Museums Grounds to set your body in motion, and then visit the museums to find the objects that inspired this challenge course. (Rain location: Science Museum)
Ongoing Activities
Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?, 11 am-3 pm
What makes leaves change colors and fall off the trees? How do the trees know it’s time? How does a tree get nutrition and stay alive all winter? Learn the answers to these questions and make a leaf print of your own to take home. (Rain location: Science Museum)
Less Light, Cooler Nights, 11 am-3 pm
At this time of year, the sunlight starts to disappear more and more. Learn about how the angle of the sun affects the light and warmth we feel here in North America, and how it changes with the seasons. (Rain location: Science Museum)
Paint a Mini Pumpkin, 11 am-3 pm
Using droppers, drip and drop paint onto a mini pumpkin creating a beautiful design. When you’re done, visit the special exhibit, Ai Weiwei: Tradition and Dissent. A friendly guide will help you delve deeper into this unique art exhibit. (Rain location: Under the Tent)
