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Check out our award-winning exhibits and programs designed for children and families.
Check out our award-winning exhibits designed for children and families.
Encompassing science, culture, the arts, literacy, the environment, health, and more – our programs make learning fun for everyone.
Engaging kids in the excitement of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) subject matter by making it fun and informal.
Play and learning resources for families to support your child’s continuous discovery.
Explore field trip opportunities, classroom programs, and professional development opportunities.
Hundreds of free, educator-designed afterschool activities for teachers and parents.
Explore and engage with the museum’s authentic 100-year-old house from Kyoto, Japan.
A growing library of playful, hands-on activities to try at home with kids.
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Title
Color
Post Date
April
01apr10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Cups!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
08apr10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Cups!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
15apr10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Cups!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
20apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
21apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
22apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
23apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
24apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
25apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
26apr9:30 am3:30 pmSpring Into Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!Ages0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing playful, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
29apr10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Cups!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
May
03may11:00 am11:30 amBoston Youth Symphony Orchestra ConcertThe Common, 2nd floorAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Respecting self and others, Thinking creatively and imaginativelyProgram formatPerformanceLocationSecond Floor, The Common
04may10:00 am12:00 pm"CLOSE TO NATURE” - Meet Artist Ken Matsuzaki from Mashiko, JapanThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identity, Visual artsAges6+What are we learningThinking creatively and imaginativelyLocationSecond Floor, The Common
06may10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Air Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
13may10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Air Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
13may1:00 pm2:00 pmCommunity Gathering Table: Paper Tube BinocularsThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identity, Natural environmentAges3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningThinking creatively and imaginatively, Understanding different perspectivesLocationSecond Floor, The Common
14may2:00 pm3:00 pmCommunity Gathering Table: The Story of Your NameThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identityAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningRespecting self and othersLocationSecond Floor, The Common
15may10:30 am11:15 amCommunity Gathering Table: Joy Takes Root Read-Aloud and Meet the AuthorThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identity, Natural environmentAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Respecting self and others, Understanding different perspectivesLocationSecond Floor, The Common
15may2:00 pm3:00 pmCommunity Gathering Table: More Than a MealThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identityAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningRespecting self and othersLocationSecond Floor, The Common
16may10:00 am10:30 amCommunity Gathering Table: Fairies of the SeasonsThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environment, Performing artsAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPerformanceLocationSecond Floor, The Common
16may11:00 am11:30 amCommunity Gathering Table: Fairies of the SeasonsThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environment, Performing artsAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPerformanceLocationSecond Floor, The Common
16may1:30 pm3:30 pmCommunity Gathering Table: New Beginnings Through the Art of HennaThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identity, STEAMAges3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningThinking creatively and imaginatively, Understanding different perspectivesLocationSecond Floor, The Common
17may11:00 am11:30 amCommunity Gathering Table: Counterpoint in BloomThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environment, Performing artsAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningThinking creatively and imaginatively, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPerformanceLocationSecond Floor, The Common
17may2:00 pm2:45 pmCommunity Gathering Table: Ansanm Anba Tonèl (Together in The Lakou)The Common, 2nd floorTopicsCulture and identity, Performing artsAges0 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningThinking creatively and imaginativelyProgram formatPerformanceLocationSecond Floor, The Common
20may10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Air Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
27may10:30 am12:30 pmSTEAM Sprouts: Air Play!The Common, 2nd floorTopicsPlay!, STEAMAges0 to 3What are we learningBeing playful, Persisting, Taking risksLocationSecond Floor
31may10:30 am11:00 amCritter Weekend: Rainforest ReptilesThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environmentAges3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPresentationLocationSecond Floor, The Common
31may11:10 am11:40 amCritter Weekend: Rainforest ReptilesThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environmentAges3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPresentationLocationSecond Floor, The Common
31may11:50 am12:20 pmCritter Weekend: Rainforest ReptilesThe Common, 2nd floorTopicsNatural environmentAges3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+What are we learningBeing open to possibilities, Understanding different perspectivesProgram formatPresentationLocationSecond Floor, The Common