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# Boston Children's Museum

The Power of Play

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- [Homepage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/) - Play. Explore. Learn. Joyful Discovery! We invite you to explore the Museum with your family and friends and take part in the playful exploration and learning that happen at the Museum. Exhibits and programs for every age, stage and interest generate novel experiences, rich interactions, and opportunities for creative expression. The Museum’s unique hands-on environment inspires playful learning with objects, tools, fun materials,
- [Dream it! Build it!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/dreamit_buildit/) - The Dream it! Build it! exhibit will empower children and the adults in their lives to dream up, design, and build things that make our world a better place. In this space you can:Dream big about the future of their cities and communities.Design creative solutions by experimenting with ideas, materials, light, and space.Build hands-on projects
- [News Release June 24, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-24-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum’s “Dream it! Build it!” Sparks Creativity and STEAM Learning Dream, Design, Build: New Exhibit Inspires Children to Shape the Future BOSTON, MA—June 24, 2026—Boston Children’s Museum is delighted to announce the opening of Dream it! Build it! on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Dream it! Build it! is a new permanent hands-on, mind-on
- [The Pigeon Comes to Boston!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/pigeon/) - GET TICKETS! The Pigeon Comes to Boston! A Mo Willems ExhibitSeptember 19, 2026–January 3, 2027Come explore our new traveling exhibit, The Pigeon Comes to Boston! A Mo Willems Exhibit. Many familiar characters are featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for
- [Newsroom](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/) - Welcome to Boston Children’s Museum’s Newsroom. The Museum public relations staff is available to assist in scheduling interviews, providing background information, coordinating on-site photography and videography requests, and submitting images of exhibitions, programs, and special programs and events. Members of the media are invited to visit the Museum at any time. Media ContactJo-Anne Baxter(617) 986-3702
- [News Release June 23, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-23-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum Appoints Melissa Higgins as President and Chief Executive Officer Art Exhibition Reveals Meaningful Connections in Familiar Sweets BOSTON, MA—June 23, 2026—Boston Children’s Museum announced today that Melissa Higgins has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Carole Charnow. Higgins currently serves as Vice President of Programs and Exhibits, where she leads
- [Exhibits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/exhibits-and-programs/exhibits/) - Exhibits for Every Age and Interest Created to encourage hands-on play and discovery, Boston Children’s Museum’s three floors of exhibits make the Museum an environment designed for novel experiences, rich interactions, and opportunities for creative expression. With varied spaces, materials, and challenges, the Museum invites children and families to play, explore, and create. The Power
- [Floor Plan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/floor-plan/) - Map Legend Restrooms Nursing Elevators Stairs Info & Tickets> Dining Lockers Coat Room Temporarily Closed First Floor Download 1st Floor Map • View First Floor Photo Gallery Second Floor Download 2nd Floor Map • View Second Floor Photo Gallery Third Floor Download 3rd Floor Map • View Third Floor Photo Gallery Donors
- [STEAM Learning and Discovery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/steam-learning-and-discovery/) - Boston Children’s Museum’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs and exhibits engage children in the excitement and creativity of discovery, making, and problem-solving. Inviting children and families to engage in STEAM challenges, use tools, and develop skills, Museum STEAM activities provide opportunities for hands-on, open-ended explorations that ignite imaginations. A space to engage in
- [News Release June 18, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-18-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum to Open Sweet Ritual Art Exhibition Reveals Meaningful Connections in Familiar Sweets BOSTON, MA—June 18, 2026—Boston Children's Museum announces the June 27 opening of Sweet Ritual, an art exhibition designed for children and families by artist Soojin Kim. The exhibit invites close looking, curiosity, and reflection through artwork featuring familiar, everyday sweets.
- [The Gallery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/the-gallery/) - Sweet Ritual June 27 – September 7, 2026 Artist Soojin Kim’s Sweet Ritual is an art exhibition designed for children and families that invites close looking, curiosity, and reflection. In her drawings and paintings, Kim transforms classic American treats into objects that explore personal memories and cultural change. By slowing down the act of looking,
- [Meowseum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/meowseum/) - Grab Your Wings Because Fairylandia is Calling!Join us for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery DaysMeet and Greet with the Costume Character, GabbyFriday, September 18 through Sunday, September 209:30am-3:30pmFREE with paid Museum admission! Advance reservations are required. It’s going to be a meow-gical day!Join us for a Fairy-tastic day as Boston Children’s Museum celebrates the power of
- [Welcome to Boston Children’s Museum!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing/) - The Museum is open 7 days a week for the summer. Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, school vacation weeks, and TJX $1 Sunday Afternoons.On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens at 10:00. Hours are subject to change, please check calendar on ticket purchase pages.If you wish to redeem
- [Careers and Opportunities](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/employment/) - The joyful discovery experiences created at Boston Children’s Museum and beyond would not be possible without our team of fun, creative, and dedicated employees. We seek motivated, passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission. Working at Boston Children's Museum Not your everyday workplace, Boston Children’s Museum is a purpose-driven organization focused
- [Artists for Humanity](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/afh/) - Creating the Tool Mural The exhibits team at Boston Children’s Museum commissioned teens and staff from Artists for Humanity (AFH) to create a ten-foot-wide installation featuring real tools for our exhibit, Dream it! Build it! The challenge to the AFH team was to transform the tools into a playful and imaginative composition designed to spark
- [YouthBuild Boston](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ybb/) - Creating the Materials Library The exhibits team at Boston Children's Museum commissioned youth and staff from YouthBuild Boston (YBB) to create four panels for our exhibit, Dream it! Build it!, that would encourage children and families to explore a diverse range of materials that are used in designing and building. Concept development After learning about
- [News Release June 11, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-11-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum Receives Yawkey Foundation Climate Resiliency Grant BOSTON, MA—June 11, 2026Boston Children’s Museum has received a grant of $1,000,000 from the Yawkey Foundation to support the first phase of its Climate Resilience Campaign. As water levels continue to rise along Fort Point Channel, the goal of this project is to protect the Museum’s
- [Birthday Visit Request](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/birthday-visit-request/) - The Museum does not host birthday parties. Please only fill out this form if you have booked a birthday party with our restaurant partner, Little Cocoa Bean, and would like to add on Museum admission. Contact Person E-mail Address Phone Address Date of Visit Time of Visit 9:00 AM9:30 AM10:00 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM11:30 AM12:00 PM12:30
- [Lost & Found](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lost-found/) - Lost & Found Please fill out this form if you have lost an item in the Museum. A Museum representative will contact you as soon as possible. Name * Phone Number * Email * Date Lost * Item Lost & Description *
- [Leadership and Board](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/leadership-board/) - Management Carole Charnow, President and Chief Executive Officer Chris R. Antonowich, Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience Jug Chokshi, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Melissa Higgins, Vice President of Programs and Exhibits Charlayne Murrell-Smith, Vice President, External Relations & Corporate Development Brenna Richardson, Interim Vice President, Philanthropy Jeri Robinson, Advisor Leslie Swartz, Advisor Museum Leadership
- [Dream it! Build it!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/dreamitbuildit/) - Dream It! Build It!Construction shapes the world around us, influencing how we live, work, and play. At Boston Children’s Museum, Dream It! Build It! invites young visitors to explore the power of construction through creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on experiences. This interactive exhibit empowers children to dream up new ideas, design solutions, and build together—just like real-world architects,
- [Morningstar Access Program Registration Form](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/morningstar-program-registration-form/) - New Morningstar Access Dates for Summer 2026 To accommodate various needs, there are two different versions of Morningstar. Please select the one that works best for your family. Mask Optional Masks are recommended but not required for visitors. The Museum staff will wear masks when interacting with visitors. Dates/Times Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:00-7:00pm
- [Big and Little Podcast](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bigandlittlepodcast/) - Big and Little Podcast A podcast for adults, about families, kids, and our world. Big & Little explores relevant topics ranging from play, learning, creativity, resilience, and health through interviews with people from varied professions and who have different perspectives and experiences. Hosted by Boston Children’s Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow. SUBSCRIBE: New Empathy
- [Get ready to play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/) - Hours Summer Hours 7 days a week, 9:00am-4:00pm **On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens at 10:00am. Holiday & Additional Hours Admission adults: $24 children (1 – 15): $24 infants (under 12 months): FREE members: FREE Get Tickets! → More About Admission Boston Children's Museum Planning Your Summer 2026 Visit Summer 2026
- [Food & Lodging](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/food-lodging/) - Your visit to the Museum is made easy by our excellent location within walking distance to public transportation, restaurants, hotels, and parking. Consider the information below as you plan your visit. Dining at the MuseumVisitors are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunches to the Museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the Museum’s
- [Juneteenth](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/juneteenth/) - Celebrate Juneteenth! at Boston Children’s Museum Friday, June 19, 2026 9am – 4pm Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which ended the practice of enslaving people in America. This program celebrates generations of “freedom fighters” who persisted, and those who continue this work today. For 246 years,
- [Museum Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/) - A gateway to play, learning, and confidence Membership at Boston Children’s Museum gives families an opportunity to save money and fully enjoy the many innovative exhibits and programs that have made the Museum a leader among children’s museums worldwide. The Museum’s multi-sensory, hands-on environment exposes young children to activities not possible in the home or
- [Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/countdowntokindergarten/) - Boston Public Schools Countdown to Kindergarten CelebrationTuesday, August 25, 2026 4:30 – 7:30 PM at Boston Children’s Museum308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Bring the invitation you received in the mail from Boston Public Schools (BPS) and come celebrate!Kindergarteners must wear their yellow “I’m going to Kindergarten” t-shirts. If your child still needs a t-shirt, visit
- [News Release May 20, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-may-20-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends Have Returned for the Summer! BOSTON, MA—May 20, 2026 Boston Children’s Museum will open its Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience for its third year on May 23. Everyone’s favorite silly old bear and his friends return to the Museum to celebrate
- [Proud to be Me!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/proud-to-be-me/) - Saturday, May 30, 10am–4pm During Pride Month in June, we celebrate people being who they are and loving who they love. On the eve of Pride, join us for activities exploring self-expression, love, community, and activism within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community! Learn about some of the Pride traditions you might see during the next
- [Hundred Acre Wood](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/winnie/) - Purchase tickets Sponsored by the paper store® Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh ExperienceMay 23 to September 7, 2026Journey into the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie-the-Pooh and friends for a summer of fun and adventure! Everyone’s favorite silly old bear and his pals return to Boston Children’s Museum to celebrate the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s
- [Accessibility & Special Needs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/accessibility/) - Boston Children’s Museum welcomes visitors of all abilities and needs, and offers resources to enhance accessibility and inclusion.Our staff are always happy to provide assistance when you are in the Museum—please feel free to ask! If you have questions or would like support in planning for your visit, please contact: Access@BostonChildrensMuseum.org617-426-6500 x327Pre-visit Social Story GuideRead
- [Corporate, Non-profit, & Social Events](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/corporate-social-events/) - Situated along Boston’s Fort Point Channel, in the heart of the city’s trendy Seaport District, lies an adventure for inquiring minds and a journey for sophisticated palates. Boston Children’s Museum is an 88,000 square foot venue offering an eclectic spin on event planning—and a proud MAX Ultimate Food exclusive. Raise a toast in the Atrium,
- [Ways To Save](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/ways-save/) - Boston Children’s Museum offers several Discount Programs Sponsored by If you have any questions about these discounts, please contact the Museum at 617-426-6500, option 0. Proof of discount must be presented at the time of entry. No refunds will be issued for discounts requested after purchase.
- [Financial Statements](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/financial-statements/) - FY25 BCM FY25 IRS Form 990 – Public Inspection Copy (PDF) BCM FY25 IRS Form 990T – Public Inspection Copy (PDF) FY25 & FY24 Boston Children’s Museum Audited Financial Statements (PDF) FY24 BCM FY24 IRS Form 990 – Public Inspection Copy (PDF) BCM FY24 IRS Form 990T – Public Inspection Copy (PDF) FY24 & FY23
- [P.A.W.S. Night](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/paws/) - Buy Tickets Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:30pm–7:30pm ONLY $1 WITH PAID MUSEUM ADMISSION! (on 5/9/26 only) Boston Children’s Museum invites you to the second annual P.A.W.S. (Pet Appreciation Week Showcase) Night! Families, young adults, and kids at heart are welcome to come explore pets of all shapes and sizes — and discover how to bring
- [Community Gathering Table](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/communitygatheringtable/) - May 13–17, 2026 Join us from May 13–17 for Boston Children’s Museum’s Community Gathering Table, a multi-day program inviting children and families to gather, just like at home. From around the table, visitors will come together to share and learn about beliefs and spirituality through music, storytelling, games, dance, visual arts, objects, and more. This
- [Play and Learning Resources](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/) - The Museum’s learning resources support parents, afterschool educators, classroom teachers, and childcare providers. Resources include online learning activities, kits, teaching guides, a Museum blog, podcast, and ways to play that support school readiness, early learning, literacy, and STEAM. Resources for Families Resources for Educators The Power of PlayPlay is the work of children. Critical to
- [Engaging Communities](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/yawkey/) - The Yawkey Foundation Presents Boston Children's Museum's Engaging Communities Yawkey Foundation Gateway to Play Family Days at Boston Children’s Museum This series of events welcomes families from Massachusetts Gateway cities for fun and play at the Museum. Families will receive transportation and Museum admission on selected days. Family Days are ideal for individual families and
- [Gift Passes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/gift-passes/) - Gift Passes are a great way to experience Boston Children’s Museum! They make a great gift for friends, family or coworkers. Each pass admits (1) person. Infants, prior to their first birthday, are admitted free. How do I purchase Gift Passes?Gift Passes can be purchased in the following ways: In person at the Admissions Desk
- [Fundraising Events](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/fundraising-events/) - Special fundraising events at Boston Children’s Museum are crucial to our mission, helping to raise the funds necessary for the Museum to be sure all children have the opportunity to gain critical early learning skills. Proceeds from our events and fundraisers go towards improving the interactive, hands-on exhibits and programming featured here at the Museum
- [Museum At Home](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-at-home/) - Families can experience the Museum’s spirit of discovery and exploration at home by virtually accessing a wide range of activities covering science, art, engineering, storytelling, music, and more. Play & Learning Activities Library View our growing archive of play and learning activities that you can enjoy from home covering subjects such as science, art, technology,
- [Support Us](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/) - As an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Boston Children’s Museum relies on generous donors to ensure the sustainability of high-quality exhibitions and children’s programming. The Museum offers a variety of ways to support the Museum and its mission of engaging children and families in joyful discovery experiences. With your help, we will continue to instill an
- [About Boston Children’s Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/) - Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest, and one of the most influential children’s museums in the world. It was founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, a group of visionary educators dedicated to providing new resources for both teachers and students, as a center for the exchange of materials and ideas to advance
- [Library Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/library-membership/) - The Library Membership program at Boston Children’s Museum connects local libraries to the Museum and allows library patrons to visit the Museum at half-price admission. Each week patrons of over 200 libraries visit the Museum!Date specific coupons are issued to each library. Each coupon admits up to four (4) visitors at half-price admission. The Museum
- [History](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/history/) - Founded in 1913 by a group of teachers in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Boston Children’s Museum began a “hands–on” tradition long before that phrase became commonplace. Through Museum games, clubs, and field trips, curators and docents helped children and youth make sense of and even contribute to the growing collections. In the 1920 annual report,
- [Trucks & Blocks (and more blocks)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/trucks_blocks/) - Trucks & Blocks (and more blocks) invites children and families to imagine and build together with endless possibilities and a virtually unlimited supply of blocks. Play with trucks at the truck table, build amazing structures with KEVA Planks, and create with blocks of all shapes and sizes. Then, knock them down and start again! This new pop-up exhibit offers a chance for children and adults to create and play together while strengthening fine motor and spatial reasoning skills.Don’t miss out on
- [Donor Resources](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/donor-resources/) - As an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Boston Children’s Museum relies on our generous donors to help make ends meet. For more than 100 years, we have been a resource for families and children in Greater Boston and your continued support ensures that we continue this tradition for 21st century children. Below you can find information
- [Corporate Engagement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/corporate-engagement/) - Corporate partners provide essential support to Boston Children’s Museum’s ability to fulfill its mission and ensure accessibility to people of all means. For over 100 years, generous donors have enabled the Museum to become a local and national leader in the museum and education fields. By creating curricula, pioneering interactive learning concepts, and producing one-of-kind
- [Online Games](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-at-home/games/) - Play and learn from anywhere with our free online games for all ages! Make up wacky stories with MadLibs, get creative with Build Your Own Museum, and test your memory with Match Mania. Our library of games is continually growing, so keep coming back for more! Mad Libs Have fun with words and language and
- [The Wonder Ball](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/wonder-ball/) - Join Us! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the InterContinental Boston The Wonder Ball, the Museum’s signature fundraiser, is our annual opportunity to celebration the wonders of Boston Children’s Museum! The 2026 Wonder Ball, celebrating Carole Charnow, will honor the Museum’s retiring President and CEO and her extraordinary service and career. Join us to honor
- [What Are We Learning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/what-are-we-learning/) - When you see children blowing bubbles, playing a game, engaging in an art activity, or building a fort at the Museum, you may not immediately think about learning. But the learning at Boston Children’s Museum is, in fact, all around us. Boston Children’s Museum uses a Learning Experience Framework (below) to help us define goals
- [At Home Activities](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-at-home/activities-archive/) - At Home ActivitiesSign up for our emails to learn more about activities to do at home! Sign-Up!Activities Search Search by Keyword: Search by Age Range: 0-3 0-6 3-8 3-12 5-12 8-12 Adults Search by Category: Art Activities Cultures Health and Wellness Music and Dance Nature and Outdoor Activities Open-Ended Play STEAM Storytimes and Literacy All
- [Morningstar Access](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/morningstar/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large crowds.
- [Third Floor Photo Gallery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/floor-plan/third-floor-gallery/) - Back to Floor Plan | View 1st Floor Photo Gallery | View 2nd Floor Photo Gallery
- [News Release December 2, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-2-2025/) - Snowmazing! 10th Anniversary Experience at Boston Children’s Museum Celebrate the Magic of Winter BOSTON, MA—December 2, 2025 Boston Children’s Museum is excited to announce the return of its cherished winter event, Snowmazing!, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This annual tradition transforms the Museum into a vibrant winter wonderland, inviting families to immerse themselves in the
- [News Release February 18, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-february-18-2026-2/) - Trees Make Happiness 2” - New Art Installation at Boston Children’s Museum Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Arts Friends Tohoku Project BOSTON, MA—February 18, 2026 Boston Children’s Museum has recently opened the “Trees Make Happiness 2” art installation featured in its Japanese House Gallery. This new exhibit builds on the Museum’s ongoing commitment to
- [Marathon](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/boston-marathon/) - Help us cross the finish line for kids and families! Announcing Boston Children’s Museum’s 2026 Boston Marathon Runner! Boston Children’s Museum has selected Alexander Advani to complete the Boston Marathon® on April 20, 2026. Alex will run the 130th Boston Marathon in support of our mission to engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences
- [News Release February 12, 2026](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-february-12-2026/) - Boston Children’s Museum’s Construction Zone Exhibit to Close New Dream it! Build it! Exhibit Reimagined for 21st-Century Children BOSTON, MA—February 12, 2026 Boston Children’s Museum is announcing a fond farewell to its beloved Construction Zone exhibit, closing on Sunday, February 22. This change will make way for a brand-new exhibit titled Dream it! Build it!,
- [Japanese House Gallery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/exhibits-and-programs/exhibits/japanese-house-gallery/) - Japanese House Gallery Exhibit: “Trees Make Happiness 2” 木は幸せをつくるExhibit Featuring Artwork Exploring Life and Happiness Through Tree Growth&Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Arts Friends Tohoku Project“Trees Make Happiness 2” showcases works by Japanese student artists, providing insights into contemporary youth culture and its diverse narratives. It encourages viewers to connect with shared experiences, a
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/land-acknowledgement/) - Boston Children’s Museum Land Acknowledgement Boston Children’s Museum stands on the land and water of the ancestral home of the Massachusett people. We show respect to the Massachusett Tribe, who have lived here for generations and still live here today. The Museum is built on landfill—a reality that highlights one way colonizers took control of
- [NAGPRA](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/land-acknowledgement/nagpra/) - What is NAGPRA and how is Boston Children’s Museum working on NAGPRA? NAGPRA is an acronym for Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. As stated on the NAGPRA website, NAGPRA is a federal law that regulates the “protection and return of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.”Because
- [Land Acknowledgement - Action](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/land-acknowledgement/land-acknowledgement-action/) - What action is Boston Children’s Museum taking? In our land acknowledgement, Boston Children’s Museum states: Boston Children’s Museum commits to taking action, building relationships with, and collaborating with our Indigenous neighbors. The actions the Museum takes fall into three main categories:Offering training and professional development for our staffOur most recent related professional development experience was
- [Land Acknowledgement - Why](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/land-acknowledgement/land-acknowledgement-why/) - Why does Boston Children’s Museum have a land acknowledgement and how was it written? Land acknowledgements are one way that organizations can recognize the many harms and continued impacts of the forcible removal of Indigenous people from the land on which they reside. While a land acknowledgement can be a public facing, documented way to
- [School and Group Field Trips](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/school-and-group-field-trips/) - Since its founding by teachers over a century ago, Boston Children’s Museum has been a leading destination for memorable field trips and outside-the-classroom learning. In these challenging times, we are working hard to continue supporting our learning communities. In-Museum Group Visits The Museum welcomes self-guided visits for schools, learning pods, community groups, afterschool programs, camps
- [National Engineers Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/national-engineers-week/) - National Engineers Week 2026 Monday, February 16th through Sunday, February 22ndEngineers work with others to solve problems for people, communities, and animals. Practice being an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February vacation week. Activities: In The Common (2nd Floor)from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Offerings change daily, activities may include: DIY Grabber– In
- [Snowmazing!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/snowmazing/) - It’s Snowmazing! Get Tickets Open Now through February 22ndBoston Children’s Museum’s cherished winter experience, Snowmazing!, returns for its 10th year! This year’s forecast calls for an updated look to the space with a wonderful, wintry mix of new and familiar features. Slip and slide on our beloved sock skating rink! Build an igloo fort! Ooh
- [Family Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/family-membership/) - With a Family Membership you and your family can enjoy unlimited visits to the Museum and know that you are helping support the Museum. Packages BIG Unlimited free admission to Boston Children’s Museum for 12 months Half price admission to over 100 children’s museums with the Association of Children’s Museum Reciprocal Network Helps support the
- [Visitor Services & Information](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/visitor-services-information/) - Boston Children’s Museum offers a variety of services to facilitate a smooth and welcoming experience. Visitor Experience Managers are always available to assist visitors with questions, needs, or concerns. AccessibilityThe Museum offers various programs and resources to enhance accessibility and inclusion for visitors with disabilities and other special/medial needs. Visit accessibility page to learn more.
- [Catering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/catering/) - Boston Children’s Museum has teamed with MAX Ultimate Food as its exclusive catering and event management partner. MAX Ultimate Food, Boston’s premier catering company, was founded more than 20 years ago with the simple premise of delivering the highest quality food, period. MAX’s approach is hands-on and one stop. MAX’s culinary team has a reputation
- [Host an Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/events-parties/) - For special corporate and social occasions, host an event to remember at one of Boston’s premier event venues. Located in the heart of Boston’s Innovation District, the Museum offers some of the most breathtaking views of Boston’s magnificent skyline, as well as three floors of exhibit spaces for guests to discover and explore. Corporate, Nonprofit,
- [Halloween at Boston Children’s Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/) - Fall into frightful fun this October at Boston Children’s Museum. Create, explore, and howl with delight as you take part in all the fang-tastic activities in our brand new Pumpkin Patch of Play experience. And, because no Halloween celebration would be complete without trick-or-treating, don’t miss the Museum’s 6th annual Halloween Spooktacular the evening of
- [News Release October 28, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-october-28-2025/) - Shaping Empathy Featuring Rowan Gallery Exhibit Opens at Boston Children’s Museum Installation by Hayley Morris, Emmy Award Winning Artist and Animation Director BOSTON, MA—October 28, 2025Boston Children’s Museum recently opened Shaping Empathy: Featuring Rowen by Hayley Morris, an Emmy award winning artist and animation director, working under the studio name Shape & Shadow. Located in
- [Legacy Giving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/legacy-giving/) - A growing number of generous Museum members and friends are helping the Museum prepare for the future by making a bequest or legacy gift to the Museum. The information that follows suggests ways to provide a lasting legacy to Boston Children’s Museum and thereby enriching the lives of future generations of children and families. By
- [News Release September 30, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-september-30-2025/) - Boston Children’s Museum Announces the Retirement of President & CEO Carole Charnow Esteemed Cultural Visionary Prepares to Pass the Torch at Cherished Boston Institution Next Summer BOSTON, MA—September 30, 2025Boston Children’s Museum has announced that President & CEO Carole Charnow will retire in August 2026, at which point she will become the second-longest serving President
- [It's Spooktacular](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/its-spooktacular/) - Spooktacular After-Hours Event Saturday, November 1, 5:00pm–8:00 pm Celebrate spooky season at Boston Children’s Museum’s fifth annual Spooktacular. Frightful fun awaits the entire family during this after-hours event on Saturday October 26. Come celebrate and enjoy friendly fun, where the wonder of Boston Children’s Museum combines with trick-or-treating, spooky activities, and frightfully safe programs for all. Throughout the night, experience
- [Corporate Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/corporate-membership/) - Corporate Connections at Boston Children’s Museum is a corporate membership program designed to provide exceptional access to the Museum’s collections and exhibits. Our Corporate Connections members provide critical support for the Museum’s operations, including numerous educational programs, community access, diversity initiatives, and environmental efforts.Utilize your benefits to reward employees, entertain clients, and connect with community partners.
- [News Release July 29, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-july-29-2025/) - Boston Children’s Museum Joins in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days That Inspire Imagination and Exploration Activities and Costumed Character Meet and Greet Presented by DreamWorks Animation and The Association of Children’s Museums BOSTON, MA—July 29, 2025Boston Children’s Museum is pleased to announce its participation in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days August 2 through September 6,
- [Garden Story Time](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/gardenstory/) - Jayden’s Impossible Garden Book Reading and Rooftop Garden Exploration The book reading and garden exploration are FREE with paid Museum admission. Saturday, August 16 at 11am in KidStage Get tickets Join story time as author Mélina Mangal reads her book Jayden’s Impossible Garden and engages in songs and games in the KidStage theater. Visitors are invited to join garden exploration
- [I did that! I made that! I saw that!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/explore/) - Breakthrough moments are within every child’s reach at the Museum. A unique environment where play and learning converge, the Museum offers abundant opportuntities for rich exploration and discovery. An immersive encounter with diverse content, the Museum experience satisifies the deeply rooted instinct to play and create. The Museum’s exhibits and programs emphasize hands-on engagement, employing
- [Summer Fun](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/summerfun/) - Winnie-the-Pooh and friends are back! Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone’s favorite silly old bear. Sort honey and haycorns with Pooh Bear and Piglet, bounce with Roo and Tigger at the Sandy Pit, read one of Owl’s favorite books, or garden with Rabbit. There is so much to discover in the Hundred Acre
- [News Release January 22, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-january-22-2025/) - Boston Children’s Museum to Receive $15,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts BOSTON, MA – January 22, 2025—Boston Children’s Museum is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000 to support The Lullaby Project. Boston Children’s Museum
- [News Release May 22, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-may-22-2025/) - Boston Children’s Museum to Open Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends are Back! BOSTON, MA—May 22, 2025 — Boston Children’s Museum will open its Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience for its second year on May 30. Children and their grownups can return to the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone’s favorite silly
- [News Release June 3, 2025](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-3-2025/) - The Art of Being Green Gallery Exhibit Opens at Boston Children’s Museum Exhibition Features Nine Teens from Artists For Humanity BOSTON, MA—June 3, 2025Boston Children’s Museum recently opened The Art of Being Green, a celebration of artistic exploration, highlighting art as a tool for both personal growth and community engagement. By displaying the work of teen artists,
- [A test](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/a-test/)
- [Hundred Acre Wood](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/winnie-lastyear/) - Sponsored by the paper store® May 11 to September 2, 2024 Journey into the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone’s favorite teddy bear friend Winnie-the-Pooh. Spend time wandering Christopher Robin’s favorite woods and visit some of his favorite places, like Eeyore’s Gloomy Place or Rabbit’s Garden. Bounce along with Tigger and Roo as you follow their bouncing
- [Directions and Parking](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/directions-and-parking/) - 308 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210 The Museum is located on the Fort Point Channel in the Fort Point/Seaport neighborhood of Boston. The Museum is accessible to major highways, public transportation and biking options.The Museum does not own or operate a parking garage but nearby, discounted with Museum validation parking is available. Please note that
- [Resources for Educators](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/learning-resources/) - Boston Children’s Museum supports children and their educators wherever they are learning—be it in the Museum, in school, or in community-based programs. Through the design of curriculum, professional development, in-person learning experiences, and strategic partnerships with schools and educational organizations, our educators work to develop resources that exemplify the hands-on, exploratory, and playful approaches to
- [Resources for Families](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/resources-for-families/) - Boston Children’s Museum is here to help you support your child as they learn, play, and grow. We have been creating curriculum, activities, and resources for parents and educators for over 100 years, rooted in our understanding of how children learn most effectively and how adults can best support that learning. Explore our many resources
- [Associated General Contractors & Boston Children’s Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/agcma/) - We are thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary partnership between Boston Children’s Museum and Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts. Together, we are dedicated to making a significant impact in the Boston area and beyond, uniting our strengths and shared vision to inspire and educate the next generation of builders.Our Construction Zone exhibit will be reimagined and
- [Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Exhibit](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/danieltiger/) - Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit!January 18 – May 4, 2025 Buy Tickets Boston Children’s Museum is proud to host Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit! This exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger
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- [Young Professionals Council](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/young-professionals-council/) - The Boston Children’s Museum Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a dynamic community of professionals aged 21–39 who are passionate about early childhood education and development. YPC members bring diverse perspectives and valuable insights to the Museum and the broader community. Whether you have children or not, the Council fosters inclusive dialogue and meaningful engagement. As thought
- [News Release November 19, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-november-19-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Appoints Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jug Chokshi Will Lead the Museum’s Administration and Finance, Information Technology, and Building Services Divisions BOSTON, MA – November 19, 2024 – Boston Children’s Museum announces the appointment of Jug Chokshi, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. As the CFAO, he oversees the Museum’s critical business, financial, operational, and support functions.Jug’s
- [News Release December 4, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-4-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens 9th Annual Snowmazing! Celebration December 4, 2024 Sock Skating, Snowdays, and Jack Frost Winter Wonderland at the Museum Boston Children’s Museum announces the opening of its 9th annual Snowmazing! celebration exhibit. The Museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland for families to discover all the joy and fun of the season.
- [News Release December 19, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-19-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Foster Character Development December 19 2024 Boston Children’s Museum has received a grant of $2,499,243 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish Empathy at the Heart, a five-year initiative designed to foster empathy in young children and empower the adults in their lives to support this vital character
- [News Release December 17, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-17-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Appoints Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience December 17 2024 Chris Antonowich Will Uphold and Enhance the Museum’s Reputation and Brand as a World Class Leader in Learning Through Play Boston Children’s Museum announces the appointment of Chris Antonowich, Vice President of Marketing & Visitor Experience. As VPMVE, Chris is a key leader
- [News Release December 11, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-11-2024/) - “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” December 11 2024Opens at Boston Children’s Museum on January 18, 2025 Boston Children’s Museum is proud to present “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” from January 18 – May 4, 2025. Created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, this exhibit is based on
- [Today's Hours](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/todays-hours/) - Museum Open 9:00am-4:00pm Today
- [Parking and Public Transportation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/parking/) - There are multiple parking options in close proximity to the Museum. The Museum is also very proximate to public transportation. It is a short walk from South Station (MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail) and the MBTA Silver Line. Parking in the Seaport can range from $25-$45 depending on the garage or lot and weekday
- [News Release May 24, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-may-24-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Beloved Bear and Friends Playful Adventures and Joyful Inspirations Await BOSTON, MA—May 24, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum recently opened its Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience. Visitors will embark on a fun journey and celebrate with everyone’s favorite teddy bear and friends. Children and families
- [News Release April 16, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-april-16-2024/) - Perspective Play Gallery Exhibit Opens at Boston Children’s Museum Drew Katz’s Photographs Taken from a Drone Offer New Perspectives on Familiar Places BOSTON, MA—April 16, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum recently opened Perspective Play, a collection of photographs taken while looking down from above athletic fields and courts by using a drone. Drone pilot, photographer, and
- [News Release April 3, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-april-3-2024/) - National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum Select Six Afterschool Programs for Pilot STEAM Program Three-year, $550,000 Investment will Support Educators in Developing Learning Communities BOSTON, MA—April 3, 2024 — National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum have selected six afterschool programs as pilot locations for the launch of a community learning model centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
- [News Release June 26, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-26-2024/) - Boston Children’s Museum Kicks Off “Summer of Curiosity!” BOSTON, MA—June 26, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum is inspiring families to dive into curiosity all summer! Throughout July and August, the Museum will offer engagement and investigation opportunities that spark an enduring spirit of discovery and wonderment. Children can observe, think, wonder, and ask questions about the
- [News Release October 8, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-october-8-2024/) - Menagerie of Movement Gallery Exhibit Opens at Boston Children’s Museum Bernie Zubrowski’s Kinetic Sculptures Explore the Possibilities of Motion, Geometry, and Space BOSTON, MA—October 8, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum recently opened an exhibit on the kinetic artwork of former Museum employee, Bernie Zubrowski. Menagerie of Movement features four of Zubrowski’s moving wire sculptures: Square Dance, Creating
- [News Release August 22, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-august-22-2024/) - Massachusetts Parents Say Play is Essential to Their Children’sHealthy Development and LearningBoston Children’s Museum and BostonMoms.com Announce Results of Survey on How Kids are Playing in 2024 BOSTON, MA—August 22, 2024—Boston Children’s Museum in partnership with BostonMoms.com recently surveyed parents about how their children are playing and their perceptions about the role of play in their children’s development. Results
- [News Release May 29, 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-may-29-2024/) - American Alliance of Museum’s Recognizes Boston Children’s Museum for Groundbreaking You, Me, We! Exhibit BOSTON, MA—May 29, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum has been recognized for exemplary work in the museum field by the American Alliance of Museums. The American Alliance of Museums’ Board of Directors selected the You, Me, We! exhibit for its contribution to the advancement of
- [News Release April 13, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/protect-trans-dreams-a-portrait-project-opens-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - “Protect Trans Dreams: A Portrait Project” Opens at Boston Children’s Museum April 13, 2022 Art Installation by Noah Grigni Boston Children’s Museum recently opened the new gallery exhibit “Protect Trans Dreams: A Portrait Project.” The installation features a series of large-scale acrylic portraits by artist Noah Grigni (they/them). These portraits celebrate transgender (trans) children
- [News Release November 7, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-november-7-2023/) - Boston Children’s Museum Awarded $100,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment Planning grant will focus on the role children’s museums can play in the character development of children Boston, MA—November 7, 2023 — Boston Children’s Museum has recently received a $100,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Museum in deepening and expanding the
- [Spooktacular 2024 Video](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/spooktacular-2024-video/) - Spooktacular 2024 Get Tickets
- [Consulting Services](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-consulting/) - Since 1913 Boston Children’s Museum has introduced pioneering strategies, ideas, and exhibits to the informal learning and museum fields. As one of the oldest and largest children’s museums in the world, Boston Children’s Museum creates award-winning traveling exhibits, staff training curriculum, exhibit kits, and museum consulting services. We bring an experienced and thoughtful approach to
- [You, Me, We!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/you-me-we/) - This engaging exhibition space encourages familiesto connect with each other around questions offairness in the world, and express themselvesthrough guided identity exploration. You, Me, We addresses an urgent need in our society forself-reflection, in order to disrupt bias and buildempathy for one another. In response to and insupport of needs identified by parents andcaregivers, You,
- [STEAM Lab](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/steam-lab/) - The STEAM Lab is a space to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. STEAM Lab activities vary widely. Depending on when you visit, you might program a robot, design your very own glow bug, build a marble maze, or make an ornament with help from our
- [Programs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/programs/) - By creating opportunities for playful exploration, Museum programs help children develop key foundational habits of mind and skills. Emphasizing hands-on play with objects and materials, Museum programs involving science, art, performing arts, cultures, and movement, expose children to rich new experiences that encourage creativity, curiosity, and joyful discovery. STEAM Family Workshops Check out these hour-long,
- [The Power of Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/the-power-of-play/) - Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures. Play is both fun and a vital way that children learn about themselves and the world around them. It’s the very best way for them to
- [Art Lab](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/art-lab/) - The Art Lab is a dynamic, hands-on activity space. Lively and well-equipped, the room is designed to encourage children to observe, explore and express ideas, and use different tools. Children and families can invent and make art together, side by side in the studio. The activities are inspired by the other exhibits in the
- [Museum History and Collection](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/collections/) - Founded in 1913 by a group of teachers in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Boston Children’s Museum began a “hands–on” tradition long before that phrase became commonplace. Collections were vital to the early Museum and led the way forward to today’s Museum, where hands-on experiences form the basis of the Museum’s approach to playful exploration. Today,
- [About Boston Children’s Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about-draft/) - Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest, and one of the most influential children’s museums in the world. It was founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, a group of visionary educators dedicated to providing new resources for both teachers and students, as a center for the exchange of materials and ideas to advance
- [Superhero Week!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/superhero-week/) - Calling all Superheroes! September 25-29, 2024 Boston Children’s Museum Superhero Academy is looking for new superheroes to help save the world! Join in on all the heroic fun, play, and joyful discoveries that await you during this marvelous week. Stop by Superhero Headquarters to test your skills of agility, logic, balance, strength, and stealth to
- [Play Survey 2024](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/playsurvey2024/)
- [Podcast Backup Temp](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/podcast-backup-temp/) - New Creativity Series Music as Expression, Exploration, and Celebration In this fifth installment of our Creativity Series, Carole Charnow, the Museum’s President and CEO interviews Ashleigh Gordon the co-founder, Artistic Director, and violist of Castle of our Skins, a Boston-based concert and educational series devoted to celebrating Black Artistry through music. Carole and Ashleigh discuss
- [Summer of Curiosity!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/summer-of-curiosity/) - Dive into curiosity all summer at Boston Children’s Museum! Observe, think, wonder, and ask questions about the world around you. Explore the natural world in our outdoor Curiosity Kitchen, create and solve problems in the STEAM Lab, or engage in joyful movement, music, and dance in KidStage! Complete your experience with a journey into the
- [Tools for Engaging Early Learners](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/tools-for-engaging-early-learners/) - So much development and growth happens in the first five years of a child’s life, and parents, caregivers, and early learning and care providers are critical partners in their children’s learning. Boston Children’s Museum’s Tools for Tiny Hands, Me, You, We, and Powerful Playtimes are multilingual resources for children ages birth to 5 and the
- [Survey](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/survey/) - Please submit your name and email to be entered into a drawingto win one of three 4-person family memberships, a value of $200. First Name Email Address Submit
- [Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month ](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/aapi/) - May 5 – May 26, 2024Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between May 5 and May 26, Museum visitors are invited to attend and participate in a variety of music, dance, visual art
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- [Board Giving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/boardgiving/) - The Board of Trustees, Honorary Trustees, Advisors and President’s Council of Boston Children’s Museum support the mission, vision and work of the Museum by engaging in Museum programs and events, advising on the management of the staff and facilities, and providing crucial annual fiscal support to our Helping Hands Campaign. As a member of our
- [Parents Talk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/parentstalk/)
- [Library Coupons](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/librarycoupons/) - Using Library CouponsParticipating libraries have discount coupons in-house and distribute them to patrons using various methods.You must make arrangements with your library to get a discount coupon.You must bring the discount coupon to Boston Children’s Museum when you visit. Each coupon is good for only one specific date.If you do not have a coupon with
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- [Helping Hands Campaign](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/helping-hands-campaign/) - Mister Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” As an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Boston Children’s Museum relies on its generous donors ensure the sustainability of its high-quality
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- [Cocoa with Characters!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/cocoacharacters/) - Thursday December 28, Saturday December 30 Have cocoa and meet with some of your favorite characters at our popular Cocoa with Character events. This year Cocoa with Characters will feature different characters so make sure to choose the date and session with the characters you want to meet. On Thursday December 28, everyone’s favorite “Ice
- [A Room that Lives](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/room-that-lives/) - Sharing Our Stories Objects and belongings can have special meaning to people. Sometimes and object can remind us of a special person or event in our lives, or a story from our past. All of those stories and memories are a part of our identity—they make us who we are. The stories below were shared by
- [You, Me, We!: The Exhibit](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/you-me-we-the-exhibit/) - You, Me, We is a shared exhibition experience for families to connect around questions of identity and bias in the world around us. Through interactive experiences, self-reflection, and guided dialog, this exhibition addresses an urgent need in our society to disrupt hate, build empathy, and explore ways to strengthen our communities together. A Room That
- [News Release October 18, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-october-18-2023/) - National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum Launch Partnership to Bring STEAM to Afterschool Programs Across Massachusetts The Collaboration Will Focus on Professional Development and Supporting Educators in Gateway Cities Boston, MA—October 18, 2023 — In celebration of Massachusetts STEM week, National Grid is pleased to announce a new three-year community partnership with Boston Children’s
- [Recurring Gifts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/recurring-gifts/) - When you join our monthly giving program, your gifts make a difference all year long. Since recurring gifts are automatic, you can make a continuous impact without the continuous effort!Your recurring gift to the Annual Fund ensures a steady source of funding for our mission throughout the year and allows you to express your support
- [Superhero Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/super-hero-week/) - Superhero Week September 13-17 Join Boston Children’s Museum for a week of heroic programs, activities, fun, and playful discoveries as we celebrate everyone’s favorite heroes! Visit Superhero Headquarters and test your skills to see if you have what it takes to become an honorary superhero. Can you make it through the agility obstacle
- [July & August](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/summer-of-creativity/) - Push the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Weekly Themes July 3 Outdoor Play Challenge yourself with stepping stones, balance beams, hula-hoops and other physical play July 10 Sun Prints Create stunning silhouettes using found objects, a little bit of water, and sunlight! July 17 Spin Art Mix different colors of paint and watch them swirl
- [Museum Facts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/museum-facts/) - MissionBoston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. VisionBoston Children’s Museum’s vision is to be a welcoming, imaginative, child-centered learning environment that supports diverse families in nurturing their children’s creativity and curiosity. We promote the
- [News Release August 14, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-august-14-2023/) - Summer of Math: Interactive Math Adventure Trail Launches at Boston Children’s Museum MathTalk and partners to launch three more MathTrails throughout Cambridge this month at Magazine Beach, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, and in The Port BOSTON, MA— August 14, 2023 — In an exciting collaboration to boost math education, Boston Children’s Museum is teaming up
- [Event Spaces](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/events-parties/event-spaces/) - The Atrium & The PlazaWith its 40-foot floor to ceiling windows looking onto The Fort Point Channel, The Atrium is the ideal space for receptions and seated dinners. The space features interesting design elements that promote a variety of different set-ups. During warm weather months, the floor-to-ceiling windows may be opened to allow for outdoor
- [News Release June 22, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-22-2022/) - Boston Children’s Museum Announces “Summer of Creativity” BOSTON, MA—June 22, 2023 — Boston Children’s Museum invites families to stretch their creative talents this summer! Throughout July and August, the Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as children and families explore what it means to be creative.
- [News Release June 15, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-june-15-2023/) - Boston Children’s Museum Announces Visual Artists for Poster Design Commission KidStage Theater Poster Displays to be Unveiled June 30th at the Museum BOSTON, MA—June 15, 2023 — Boston Children’s Museum announces the visual artists selected to participate in the inaugural KidStage Theater poster design mini-commission. KidStage is a kid-sized theater designed to introduce children to
- [News Release May 8, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-may-8-2023/) - Boston Children’s Museum Director, Community Engagement, Receives Prestigious National Changemaker Award Malene Welch Honored for Dedication and Collaboration BOSTON, MA—May 8, 2023 — Boston Children’s Museum announces that Malene Welch, Director of Community Engagement, has recently been awarded a National Changemaker Award by the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. Welch works across multiple teams at the
- [News Release March 13, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-march-13-2023/) - Weathered Shapes, Wooden Quilts Opensat Boston Children’s Museum Artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney Combines Traditional Crafts of Wood Sculpture and Quilting to Create Novel Constructions That Inspire Resilience and Hope BOSTON, MA—March 13, 2023 — Boston Children’s Museum recently opened Weathered Shapes, Wooden Quilts, an installation featuring artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney’s novel constructions that bring together the traditional
- [News Release December 6, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-6-2022/) - Small Stories: Vignettes in Blue Opens at Boston Children’s Museum Exhibit Features the Kreger Dollhouse and Dollhouse Furnishings from Across the Museum’s Collection Paired with Cyanotype Photography by Artist Renee RomeroBOSTON, MA—December 6, 2022 — Boston Children’s Museum recently opened Small Stories: Vignettes in Blue. This gallery installation is a special Museum Collections-forward exhibit featuring the
- [News Release July 24, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-july-24-2023-1/) - Boston Children’s Museum Awarded $300,000 Grant from Yawkey Foundation for Access & Outreach Initiatives Grant Will Increase Engagement Opportunities for Community Programs July 24, 2023 Boston Children’s Museum has received a $300,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation to provide programs and activities that strengthen and scale the Museum’s commitment to community outreach and engagement. The
- [Code of Conduct](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/code-of-conduct/) - Museum Code of Conduct The Museum is a place where children and families learn through play and exploration. We appreciate the support of visitors, volunteers, partners, and staff in upholding our mission of engaging children and families in joyful discovery experiences. While in the Museum, we request all visitors adhere to the following principles and
- [News Release March 21, 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-march-21-2023/) - Boston Children’s Museum Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums March 21, 2023 Boston Children’s Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, a recognition afforded the nation’s leading museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, Museum professionals, and the museum-going public. Of the nation’s estimated 33,000
- [High Seas Tales and Treasure](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/high-seas/) - High Seas Tales and Treasure! Friday April 21st 6:00-9:00pmEnjoy a night full of epic wonder, swashbuckling pirates, fantastical merfolk, and tales of treasure! Live out a fantastical adventure searching for treasure or exploring under the sea. Put your skills to the test and see if you have what it takes to join the pirate
- [Treasure](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/treasure/)
- [You, Me, We!: Resources for Parents and Caregivers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/you-me-we-resources-for-caregivers/) - Grounded in research about identity, bias and empathy, You, Me, We supports adults with resources and tools to more deeply connect with children in their lives, share stories of identity, and explore issues of bias, empathy, and fairness. Glossary of Terms Words are important, especially when talking about identity, equity, and justice. They can be
- [You, Me, We!: Identity and Bias](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/you-me-we-identity-and-bias/) - Disrupting bias to build greater empathy Applied research and theory about identity, anti-bias, and empathy inform the meaningful messages and experiences in You, Me, We.This shared experience presents a rich opportunity to interrupt and counteract bias devel- opment before it takes root. Visitors to You, Me, We can engage in activities and dialog about the many
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- [Group Visits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visitrequest/) - Since its founding by teachers over a century ago, Boston Children’s Museum has been a leading destination for memorable field trips and outside-the-classroom learning. In these challenging times, we are working hard to continue supporting our learning communities. In-Museum Group VisitsThe Museum welcomes self-guided visits for schools, learning pods, community groups, afterschool programs, camps and
- [Special Event Request Form](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/special-event-request-form/) - Special Event Request Form PLEASE NOTE, SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST DOES NOT CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION. Once you have booked your space in Resource Schedule on Building Engines and received an e-mail confirmation you would then complete all of following information below relevant to your event or meeting. Once submitted you will receive confirmation via e-mail. Any
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- [News Release December 1, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-december-1-2022/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens Annual Snowmazing Celebration November 28, 2022 Sock Skating, Snowdays, Jack Frost, and Special Event Highlight December at the Museum Boston Children’s Museum will launch its annual Snowmazing celebration December 4, with a ribbon cutting event at 2:00pm featuring Olympic medalist figure skater, Mirai Nagasu, who will sock skate, meet and
- [News Release November 28, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-november-28-2022/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens New Exhibition, You, Me, We November 28, 2022 Groundbreaking Exhibit Will Offer Families the Opportunity to Engage in Activities and Dialog Around the Many Facets of Identity Development Boston Children’s Museum announces the opening of its new You, Me, We Exhibit. In response to, and in support of, needs expressed by
- [Giving Tuesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/donations/givingtuesday/) - Kids and families need us, and we need you! Over 250,000 children and adults visited the Museum in 2022 for vibrant programming and educational opportunities that support our mission to engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences. Transforming early learning through the power of play, supporting parents, caregivers, and educators, and embracing change and
- [Helping Hands](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/helping-hands/) - Your gift helps us continue to support our kids and families!
- [Gift Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/gift-membership/) - Give meaningful experiences with a gift membership!A family membership lasts all year! It doesn’t require a box or a bow, and it doesn’t take up shelf space! It is the gift that won’t get broken or forgotten – AND it is so easy! Any family with children ages 0-10 will enjoy:Unlimited free admission to Boston
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- [News Release October 3, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/news-release-october-3-2022/) - “Victory Bouquets” Art Installation Opens at Boston Children’s Museum April 13, 2022 Exhibit Highlights Artwork Inspired by the Floral Arrangements Awarded to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 Boston Children’s Museum will open the Victory Bouquets art installation in the Japanese House Gallery on Wednesday, October 5. The Victory Bouquets exhibit tells stories of
- [Calendar - Art Lab](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar-art-lab/) - This Month in the Art LabChoose a day and click on an event for more detailsWeekly View | Monthly View DateTitleColorPost DateJump MonthsCurrent Month JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 20242025202620272028 Search Events
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- [Board Recurring Gift Program](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/boardgiving/recurringgifts/) - Recurring gifts provide continuous support throughout the fiscal year which allows the Museum to provide flexible and immediate-impact resources for pressing financial needs and keeps the financial health of the Museum stable. It is convenient, customizable, and even environmentally friendly! Once you have entered your payment information and submitted your recurring gift, the Museum will
- [Helping Hands Campaign](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/support/member-monthly-helping-hands/) - Please Support our Helping Hands Campaign Your monthly gift helps sustain Boston Children’s Museum! We are so thankful for the Museum Members and other helpers who have asked how they can help support our beloved institution at this time. While our staff continues to provide unique and playful experiences for families in the museum, at
- [News Release September 20, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/12441-2/) - Boston Children’s Museum Supports Massachusetts STEM Week with the CreatedBy Festival 2022 Family Focused Festival Offers the Opportunity for Hands-on Explorations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Boston, MA—September 20, 2022—Boston Children’s Museum is again supporting Massachusetts STEM Week with its 4th hands-on CreatedBy Festival 2022. The festival will highlight the inspirational work of local
- [Online Express Membership](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/membership/inhouse/)
- [Lunch and Learn](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lunch-and-learn-gillette/) - Jennifer T. Gillette is the founder and co-owner of The Loved Child (TLC Family Center) in Belmont, MA with almost 25 years’ experience supporting the development of parents and their young children. TLC offers expert support and education for expecting families and those with babies and young children. TLC also offers professional parenting workshops and
- [Lunch and Learn](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lunch-and-learn-seeta-pai/) - Seeta Pai is the Executive Director of Education at WGBH (Boston’s PBS) where she oversees their work across both in-school and out-of-school educational contexts. Previously, she was Vice President of Research at Common Sense Media, where she led their independent research program, directing several national studies on kids’ and teens’ media use. Seeta also steered
- [Lunch and Learn](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lunch-and-learn-carla-naumburg/) - Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a parent coach, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books: Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family (New Harbinger, 2015) and Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters (Parallax, 2014), and
- [Lunch and Learn](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lunch-and-learn-pam-garramone/) - Pam Garramone, M.Ed., is a former elementary school teacher and Executive Director of Greater Boston PFLAG. She currently teaches Positive Psychology, the Science of Happiness, to middle and high school students, teachers, corporate and community employees and is a Positive Psychology Life Coach and Founder of Thrive Now Boston—a happiness incubator. When Pam realized that
- [Lunch and Learn](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/lunch-and-learn-dr-alison-yaeger/) - Alison Yaeger, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Director of the 3 East Outpatient Program and Associate Director of Training at McLean Hospital, and an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Yaeger received her PsyD from Yeshiva University in Bronx, New York. While training at Montefiore Medical Center, she became interested in Borderline
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- [News Release February 25, 2021](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/david-healy-appointed-new-chair-of-boston-childrens-museum-board-of-trustees/) - David Healy Appointed New Chair of Boston Children’s Museum Board of Trustees February 25, 2021 Boston Children’s Museum has announced the appointment of David Healy as the Museum’s new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Healy is Senior Vice President, Group Benefits of Sun Life U.S. and succeeds Nirav Dagli, who completed his term as
- [News Release February 1, 2021](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-receives-lilly-endowment-grant-to-support-religious-literacy/) - Boston Children’s Museum Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Support Religious Literacy February 1, 2021 Boston Children’s Museum has received a grant of $1,500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will support the Museum’s religious literacy and humanities programs. Lilly Endowment awarded more than $43 million in grants through
- [News Release July 26, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/love-and-maya-opens-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - Love and Maya Opens at Boston Children’s Museum An Exhibit About Love and Respect for Others by Sneha Shrestha July 26, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum will open the Love and Maya exhibit by Sneha Shrestha on August 6. In Love and Maya, the artist creates space for visitors to explore how to show love and respect to others.
- [News Release June 14, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-awarded-100000-cummings-grant/) - Boston Children’s Museum Awarded $100,000 Cummings Grant Boston Nonprofit Receives Two Years of Funding from Cummings Foundation June 9, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. Boston Children’s Museum was chosen from a total of 580
- [News Release May 25, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-fenway-farms-rooftop-garden-opens-for-season/) - Boston Children’s Museum Fenway Farms Rooftop Garden Opens for Season Outdoor Garden Will Introduce Children to Plants and Animals that Live in the Garden while Fostering a Connection with Nature May 25, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum announces the opening of its new Fenway Farms Rooftop Garden, a replica of the rooftop garden at Fenway
- [News Release April 28, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-milk-bottle-concession-opens-for-the-season/) - Boston Children’s Museum Milk Bottle Concession Opens for the Season Iconic Milk Bottle Serving Up Summer Treats April 28, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum recently opened the iconic Milk Bottle food concession. Glenn’s Kreme & Kone (“GK&K”) will offer classic HP Hood products including soft-serve ice cream, novelty ice cream, and tasty treats such as
- [News Release February 8, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-hosts-second-annual-explore-it-summer-camp/) - Boston Children’s Museum Hosts Second Annual Explore It Summer Camp Camp For K-2 Kids to Expand to 6 Weeks February 8, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum has announced its Explore It Summer Camp will return for the second year. Beginning July 11, Explore It Summer Camp will provide full-day, in-person, week-long summer camp experiences for curious
- [News Release June 30, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-opens-dinos-in-space/) - Boston Children’s Museum Opens Dinos in Space! As Fun, Creative, and Silly as You Imagine June 30, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum will open its new Dinos in Space exhibit on July 4. The exhibit will offer families an imaginary universe that brings together the awe-inspiring nature of dinosaurs and the wonder of outer space through
- [News Release June 28, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-launches-summer-of-imagination/) - Boston Children’s Museum Launches “Summer of Imagination” The Power of Imagination Takes Center Stage at the Museum All Summer June 28, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum will bring imagination to the forefront of a fun filled and playful summer. Every day this summer children and families will see how far their imagination can take them. Lively
- [News Release April 5, 2022](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/newsroom/boston-childrens-museum-announces-closure-of-boston-black-a-city-connects-and-construction-on-you-me-we-exhibit/) - Boston Children’s Museum Announces Closure of Boston Black: A City Connects and Construction on You, Me, We Exhibit April 5, 2022 Boston Children’s Museum announces the recent closing of the beloved exhibit Boston Black: A City Connects. This closure marks the start of construction for a new exhibit, You, Me, We, slated to open later this
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- [Exhibits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/allexhibits/) - Exhibits for Every Age, Stage, and Interest Boston Children’s Museum’s three floors of interactive exhibits make the Museum an environment that generates novel experiences, rich interactions, and opportunities for creative expression. As an immersive encounter with diverse spaces, materials, and challenges, the Museum experience satisfies the deeply rooted instinct to play and create.
- [Directions](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/directions/) - Boston Children’s Museum is close to major highways and easily accessible by public transportation. MBTA Trip Planner Group Bus Notice: Please unload and load your bus on Sleeper Street behind the Museum in the designated spot. You will enter the Museum through the Group Welcome Entrance. Please be sure to check back here before each
- [What Are We Learning?](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/learn/what-are-we-learning/what-are-we-learning/) - When you see children blowing bubbles, playing a game, engaging in an art activity, or building a fort at the Museum, you may not immediately think about learning. But learning at Boston Children’s Museum is, in fact, all around us. Boston Children’s Museum uses a Learning Framework to help us define goals for all
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- [CEO Welcome](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/ceo-welcome/) - I want to extend my personal welcome to you from Boston Children’s Museum. Over the past 100 years, 25 million children and their families have visited our world class Museum, seeking joyful experiences rooted in discovery, play, social interaction, and creative exploration. In its 100th year the Museum’s multisensory, hands–on, child–centered environment continues to engage,
- [Group Visit Request](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/group-visit-request/) - Group Visit Request Form
- [Engineering and Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/engineering-and-empathy/) - What will the future look like if we give young children more opportunities to practice being empathic innovators and problem solvers? At its core, engineering is one way that humans design things and solve problems. Being able to exhibit empathy—to take the perspective of another or put yourself in their shoes—is an important facet of engineering.
- [Museum Cleaning Procedures](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-cleaning-procedures/) - Prior to the Coronavirus, the Museum maintained higher than normal cleaning standards due to the hands-on nature of the Museum experience. A professional cleaning team has always been on-site during Museum operating hours to sanitize and clean the restrooms, lunchroom, common areas and exhibit galleries. We are taking additional steps to provide cleaning at the
- [Habits of Mind](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/habits-of-mind/) - Experiences at Boston Children’s Museum are designed to help children develop and practice skills and attitudes that foster lifelong learning. We call these skills and attitudes “Habits of Mind.” As you engage in Museum activities, see if you notice your child (or yourself!) using these Habits of Mind. Being open to possibilities: exploring, taking things
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- [Summer of Imagination!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/summer-of-imagination/) - Every day this Summer you can see how far your imagination can take you. Join us as we celebrate the joy of using our imaginations to play, pretend, and discover around specific themes. Activities will take place every day 9:30-11:30am and 2:00-4:00pm in the Common on the second floor. Check our calendar for updates and
- [Visual Arts Events](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visual-arts-events/) - [add_eventon event_type="103"]
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- [Performing Arts Events](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/performing-arts-events/) - [add_eventon event_type="101"]
- [Dinos in Space](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/dinos-in-space/) - How far can your imagination take you? It’s dinosaurs in space! And it’s just as fun, creative, and silly as you imagine. Dinos in Space will provide an environment full of inspiring, imaginative stimuli and creative hands-on activities that invite visitors to explore the relationship between inspiration and creativity and experiment with their own creative expression.
- [100 Ways to Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-at-home/100-ways-to-play/) - During over 100 years of creating, educating, and innovating, Boston Children’s Museum has encouraged children and families to play together at the Museum, at home, and out in the world in more ways than we can count. Every day, there are a wealth of opportunities for adults and their children to play and grow together.
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- [Fundraising and Events Intern](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/employment/fundraising-and-events-intern/) - Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017 Position Description: Boston Children’s Museum Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. Boston Children’s Museum is a welcoming, imaginative, child-centered learning environment that supports diverse families in nurturing their children’s creativity
- [Visitor Experience Ambassador](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/employment/visitor-experience-ambassador/) - Date: Monday, May 9, 2022 Position Description: FT/ PT Seasonal Hire positions available June 14 – Labor Day. Apply Now POSITION SUMMARY Boston Children’s Museum seeks an energetic, fun, and flexible individual who values the importance of creating lasting memories for children and families through hands-on, interactive and engaging experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable interacting
- [Arts & Culture Educator](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/about/employment/arts-culture-educator/) - Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Position Description: Boston Children’s Museum is seeking an individual with a passion for arts and cultural experiences to join our Educator team. The Arts and Culture Educator (ACE) reporting directly to the Senior Director, Arts and Culture will work with team members and others within the Museum to create and support
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- [Create Art Inspired by Artists at Home!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/artists-inspiration/) - Each month, we are spotlighting a different artist by sharing their unique stories and exploring their work. For each artist we spotlight, we invite you to utilize our Instructables to create your own art inspired by their work! Scroll through our previous artists of inspiration and instructables below. More Artist of Inspiration: Justin Favela All
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## Events

- [Learn about the Japanese House & Teru-teru-bozu (Fine Weather Doll)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-teru-teru-bozu-fine-weather-doll/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about the rainy season (tsuyu) and a fine weather doll (teru teru bozu). Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a display of artwork
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Teru-teru-bozu (Fine Weather Doll)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-teru-teru-bozu-fine-weather-doll-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about the rainy season (tsuyu) and a fine weather doll (teru teru bozu). Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a display of artwork
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Playdough](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-playdough-copy/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Curiosity Kitchen](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/curiosity-kitchen-3/) - Explore our outdoor pop-up exhibit that celebrates the delights of playing with natural materials! Make a mud pie, crush up some pine cones, or add pebbles to your stone soup. Materials and activities change daily.
- [Wheelock Family Theatre Presents: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wheelock-family-theatre-presents-dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus-the-musical-copy/) - Join us for a special production of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! performed by Wheelock Family Theatre’s Teen Actors Theatre on Tour Program – a perfect introduction to a theater experience for young children and families. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times
- [Build the Change: A Nature and Climate Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-the-change-a-nature-and-climate-event/) - Join us for a climate event featuring hands-on activities. Explore natural materials, design a tool to help clean trash out of a model ocean, and more!
- [Hundred Acre Wood Storytime](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-storytime-copy/) - Celebrate the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh” with a different chapter each time.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-25/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-24/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Wonder and Learn: Storytime!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-storytime-copy/) - Come listen to a story, inspire your imagination, and move your body! Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Character Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/character-meet-and-greet-2/) - Meet everyone’s favorite silly old bear and his friends on select days this summer! Winnie-the-Pooh be at the Museum to greet visitors. Meet and Greet programs are held on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of every month. This program features costumed characters.
- [Character Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/character-meet-and-greet/) - Meet everyone’s favorite silly old bear and his friend Tigger! Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger will be at the Museum to greet visitors. Meet and Greet programs are held on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of every month. This program features costumed characters.
- [New England Revolution at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/new-england-revolution-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - The New England Revolution will be at the Museum for more soccer fun. Come meet Slyde, the Rev’s mascot, practice your accuracy, and win fun prizes. This program features costumed characters.
- [Honey Hunt](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/honey-hunt-2/) - Work together in a large group in this new “Puzzle Room” adventure. Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you find clues, solve puzzles, and work as a team to find all the picnic food. The experience lasts 30 minutes and is recommended for ages 4 and above, and is offered weekly starting in
- [Japan Art Hour](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-art-hour-2/) - Join us for Japanese arts and crafts activities! The Museum’s Japan Program staff will feature different hands-on activities outside the Japanese House.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Playdough](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-playdough/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Celebrate Strawberry Thanksgiving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-strawberry-thanksgiving/) - Join our friends from Juniper and Pine Indigenous Collective to celebrate the ripening of strawberries that marks the start of summer! There will be dancing (for watching and participating in!), singing, and hands-on activities like weaving.
- [PVC Creations](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations-6/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-11/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Japan Art Hour](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-art-hour-3/) - Join us for Japanese arts and crafts activities! The Museum’s Japan Program staff will feature different hands-on activities outside the Japanese House.
- [This Generation: Brave - Happy Birthday, USA!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-happy-birthday-usa-2/) - The United States turns 250 years old this month! On birthdays, people often think about their lives so far, and make wishes about their hopes for the future. For the USA’s birthday, let’s brainstorm together about our hopes for the country and draw our ideas for making those wishes come true! The This Generation program
- [Colorful Tape Collage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/colorful-tape-collage-2/) - This process-based art activity using colorful tape encourages fine motor skills, compositional choices, creative thinking, and more. Little hands will love making creative designs with simple materials. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to Morningstar Access (Registration Only)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-morningstar-access-registration-only-5/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large
- [Painting with Pencils](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/painting-with-pencils-3/) - Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds– painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO REMEMBER: “A Qyah Juneteenth”, Molly of Denali Screening](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-remember-a-qyah-juneteenth-molly-of-denali-screening/) - Join us in KidStage Theater for a special screening of the Juneteenth-themed episode of the PBS KIDS series Molly of Denali. Molly of Denali is an animated series about a young Alaska Native girl who goes on amazing adventures, learning from maps, books, and more. In this episode, “A Qyah Juneteenth,” Molly and her friend
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO TELL YOUR STORY: Live Comic Creation with Comics in Color](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-tell-your-story-live-comic-creation-with-comics-in-color/) - What do home, family, friends, community, and joy mean to you? In this collaborative live-drawing program, local comics creators Cagen Luce, Brittney Bourne, and Joy Reid create art to share their own stories — with help from you! Presented in collaboration with the Boston Comic Arts Foundation. Website: https://www.bostoncomicarts.org/Instagram: @BostonComicArtsCagen Luse: @ComicsncolorBrittney Bourne: @atinyartistJoy Reid:
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO DREAM OUT LOUD: Sharing Our Dreams for a Better Future – Art Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-dream-out-loud-sharing-our-dreams-for-a-better-future-art-workshop-2/) - Freedom began with a dream! Celebrate the culmination of nearly 260 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us in the Art Lab to draw YOUR dreams for a better future, and share them with your
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO DREAM OUT LOUD: Sharing Our Dreams for a Better Future – Art Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-dream-out-loud-sharing-our-dreams-for-a-better-future-art-workshop-3/) - Freedom began with a dream! Celebrate the culmination of nearly 260 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us in the Art Lab to draw YOUR dreams for a better future, and share them with your
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO MOVE: Dance Party with A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-move-dance-party-with-a-trike-called-funk-2/) - Join us outside on the plaza for this pop-up dance party, led by MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers and DJ EdWord Galan, playing funky music that will inspire you to bust a move – or learn a new one! This event is free and open to the public. Admission to the Museum is not
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO REPRESENT: Graffiti T-Shirt Tagging Activation with SOEMS](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-represent-graffiti-t-shirt-tagging-activation-with-soems/) - This activation invites visitors to a Juneteenth-inspired live graffiti t-shirt tagging demonstration under the outdoor tent. Led by Boston-based graffiti artist SOEMS, observe live artistic interpretations created in expressive colors and styles inspired by each participant’s contribution and identity.Graffiti emerged in the 1970s as a bold act of visibility and self-expression for Black communities after
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO IMAGINE: Jazz Urbane's Imagine Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-imagine-jazz-urbanes-imagine-orchestra-concert/) - Music is a universal language that has long been a powerful way for people to share stories, express joy, and reclaim freedom. This special Juneteenth program invites visitors into an open rehearsal-style experience with Jazz Urbane’s Imagine Orchestra.Rather than a traditional concert, visitors will experience how musicians collaborate in real time - experimenting with sound,
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO SPEAK UP: Using Our Voices in the Face of Obstacles – STEAM Challenge](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-speak-up-using-our-voices-in-the-face-of-obstacles-steam-challenge-3/) - Don’t let anything stop you from speaking up for yourself and others! Join us in the STEAM Lab for an engineering activity that challenges you to build a structure to help a tiny figure speak into a microphone.
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO SPEAK UP: Using Our Voices in the Face of Obstacles – STEAM Challenge](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-speak-up-using-our-voices-in-the-face-of-obstacles-steam-challenge-2/) - Don’t let anything stop you from speaking up for yourself and others! Join us in the STEAM Lab for an engineering activity that challenges you to build a structure to help a tiny figure speak into a microphone.
- [Celebrate Junteenth! FREEDOM TO BE SEEN: Read-Aloud and Meet the Author with Ariel Vanece](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-junteenth-freedom-to-be-seen-read-aloud-and-meet-the-author-with-ariel-vanece/) - Stories can help us celebrate who we are, learn from one another, and imagine new possibilities together. Join us for a read-aloud of Searching for Mr. Johnson's Song and a chance to meet author Ariel Vanece. A limited number of free books will be available for signing.
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO JUMP FOR JOY: Double Dutch Showcase and Activity](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-jump-for-joy-double-dutch-showcase-and-activity/) - Double Dutch is a joyful tradition rooted in creativity, teamwork, rhythm, and community. Join Essence of Diamonds and Pearls Youth Group for an energetic showcase in the Museum’s Atrium, where visitors will experience the excitement of Double Dutch in action. After the demo, head outside to learn the basics of double dutch and give it
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Paper Circuits (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-paper-circuits-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Combine technology and papercraft to create a picture that lights up. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Honey Hunt](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/honey-hunt/) - Work together in a large group in this new “Puzzle Room” adventure. Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you find clues, solve puzzles, and work as a team to find all the picnic food. The experience lasts 30 minutes and is recommended for ages 4 and above, and is offered weekly starting in
- [This Generation: Confident- Found Family Portraits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-found-family-portraits-2/) - As you grow, your family does too! Draw a portrait of EVERYONE that loves and supports you. Maybe it's people you have known since you were a baby. Maybe it's people you have FOUND since then that feel like family. Remember, the most important part of a family is love! When you have a solid
- [Explore Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-weaving-4/) - Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Mystery Bags](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-bags-4/) - See what you can create using a bag of mystery materials. What will you find inside? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Proud to be ME!: A Celebration of Pride at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/proud-to-be-me-a-celebration-of-pride-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - During Pride Month in June, we celebrate people getting to be who they are and love who they love. Join us on the eve of Pride to celebrate self-expression, love, community, and activism within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community! Learn about some of the Pride traditions you might see during the next month with themed
- [AANHPI Heritage Month: When Cherry Blossoms Fall - Book Reading](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/aanhpi-heritage-month-more-than-a-meal-video-screening/) - Join Katrina Goldsaito for the debut of her new book, When Cherry Blossoms Fall, and an interactive reading Little Yuna can’t wait for her great-grandmother’s cherry tree to bloom. She and her hībāchan spend each day outside, watching the tree’s flowers open. But once the tree blooms, the moment is so brief before it loses
- [AANHPI Heritage Month: StyleMe K-Pop Showcase — Power & Rhythm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/aanhpi-heritage-month-styleme-k-pop-showcase-power-rhythm/) - Join StyleMe Dance Studio for an electrifying K-Pop dance journey! The program opens with our lead instructors, followed by a high-energy showcase of our talented youth and teen dancers. This performance celebrates the diversity and precision of K-Pop dance culture. AANHPI Heritage Month at Boston Children’s MuseumEvery May, the acknowledgement of Asian American, Native Hawaiian,
- [AANHPI Heritage Month: Taiko Drumming – Rhythm, Stories, and Community](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/aanhpi-heritage-month-taiko-drumming-rhythm-stories-and-community/) - Join Karen Young and KASA Taiko for an interactive performance that blends powerful drumming, storytelling, and hands-on participation. Visitors will experience the vibrant art of Japanese taiko—learning how it has been used in Japan for celebration and communication, and how it continues in the U.S. as a form of cultural expression and community building. Through
- [AANHPI Heritage Month: Sewing Stories with IJ Chan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/aanhpi-heritage-month-sewing-stories-with-ij-chan/) - Join visual artist and seamstress IJ Chan for a program of sewing, drawing, and storytelling. This workshop provides visitors opportunities to practice a range of skills—including collaboration with others and fine motor coordination—while using visual arts to engage with topics of identity and tradition. Limited spots available. Best suited for ages 6+. Please note: we
- [Meet The Artist: Soojin Kim](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist-soojin-kim/) - Join us in the Art Gallery for a special storytime and Meet & Greet with artist Soojin Kim, whose larger than life painings of sweets and treats are on view in the new exhibition Sweet Ritual.
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-10/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [International Day of Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/international-day-of-play/) - Come celebrate International Day of Play! Explore and create with mud and other sensory materials right outside the Museum on the boardwalk. Visitors can also enjoy many exhibits and programs throughout the day where they can build, climb, pretend, create, and explore throughout the Museum!
- [Critter Weekend: Rainforest Reptiles (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-rainforest-reptiles-asl-interpreted/) - Meet some amazing animals from our friends at Rainforest Reptiles! This presentation is ASL interpreted.
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-11/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Wonder and Learn: Storytime!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-storytime-2/) - Come listen to a story, inspire your imagination, and move your body! Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-40/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Community Gathering Table: Ansanm Anba Tonèl (Together in The Lakou)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-ansanm-anba-tonel-together-in-the-lakou/) - Experience a high-energy Haitian Folkloric dance and drum performance in honor of Haitian Flag Day presented by Jean Appolon Expressions, followed by an interactive Creative Dance for Kids class. As the rhythm of the drums fills the space, move alongside the performers, exploring the theme of L'Union Fait la Force (Unity Makes Strength). Through this
- [Community Gathering Table: New Beginnings Through the Art of Henna](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-new-beginnings-through-the-art-of-henna/) - Explore what a new beginning could look like for you through the art of henna - a traditional, natural dye used for centuries to create detailed designs celebrating joyous and new moments. Work with artist-educator Megha Nair to build your own designs using symbols that represent growth and rebirth, and even sit with a professional
- [Japan Art Hour!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-art-hour/) - Join us for Japanese arts and crafts activities! Throughout May, the Museum’s Japan Program staff will feature different hands-on activities outside the Japanese House.
- [This Generation: Kind - Kindness Heroes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-kind-kindness-heroes/) - Kindness is a superpower that can make the world a better place! Join us to design a superhero persona and receive a kindness mission to complete later! The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered to practice these skills outside the Museum walls
- ["CLOSE TO NATURE” - Meet Artist Ken Matsuzaki from Mashiko, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/close-to-nature-meet-artist-ken-matsuzaki-from-mashiko-japan/) - "Nothing is more precious than the unspoiled character of raw material.”—Soetsu Yanai, a Japanese philosopher and founder of the mingei movement in the late 1920s and 1930s Meet Ken Matsuzaki, a renowned ceramic artist from Mashiko, Japan. Matsuzaki will showcase his unique clay techniques, share insights into his artistic philosophy, and reflect on his friendship
- [Community Gathering Table: Joy Takes Root Read-Aloud and Meet the Author](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-joy-takes-root-read-aloud-and-meet-the-author/) - Join us for a read aloud of Joy Takes Root and a chance to meet author Gwendolyn Wallace! Listen to a story about mindfulness and the role of herbs in medicine, and decorate your own flower pot to take home.
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-9/) - Wiggle Wednesday is a 30-45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. Practice a range of skills—including language development, cognitive function, and fine motor skills—while using music and dance in a group setting with other learners! Limited spots available.
- [Critter Weekend: Rainforest Reptiles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-rainforest-reptiles-2/) - Meet some amazing animals from our friends at Rainforest Reptiles!
- [Family Art Workshop: Empathy Cafe](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-empathy-cafe/) - Join us at the “Empathy Café” where in pairs or small groups we will take turns practicing careful listening and asking thoughtful questions to serve other people what they like and need. Use a variety of art materials to create the perfect paper meal for someone at your table, served up with a side of
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-6/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [P.A.W.S. Night at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/p-a-w-s-night-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - Meet adoptable dogs, cats, and guinea pigs from Animal Rescue League Boston, Gifford Cat Shelter, and The Lowell Humane Society — and maybe fall in love with your new best friend.Also, chat with shelter volunteers, make cards for shelter pets, and support a great cause. A portion of every ticket goes directly back to the
- [Music and Movement: with Matt Heaton](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-with-matt-heaton/) - Join Matt Heaton for music for all ages! Sing, dance and laugh along with one of Boston’s favorite performers as he brings his unique style back to Boston Children’s Museum for a special Mother’s Day Weekend program.
- [Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-youth-symphony-orchestra-concert-2/) - Join us for a special performance by Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ youngest string players, the Petite Ensemble, led by conductor Marta Zurad. These talented young musicians, aged 7-10, will introduce visitors to the sounds of violin, viola, cello, and bass through a rich selection of repertoire. This concert invites you to listen, learn, and enjoy
- [Community Gathering Table: Counterpoint in Bloom](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-counterpoint-in-bloom/) - Every musical masterpiece begins with a simple line, groove, or pattern. With Rasa String Quartet, Explore how both music and nature thrive on balance, detail, and the harmony of many parts coming together as one. Enjoy the performance featuring music by JS Bach, Caroline Shaw, Ludwig van Beethoven, and some traditional fiddle tunes.
- [Community Gathering Table: Fairies of the Seasons](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-fairies-of-the-seasons/) - Join us for a magical puppet show set on a handmade dress that twirls as the year turns, presented by Talking Hands Theatre. Beautiful fairy puppets and hand-felted animals invite you to move, sing, and help the characters in the story find their way back to the seasons, where each one belongs. This show is
- [Community Gathering Table: More Than a Meal](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-more-than-a-meal-2/) - Join us for a screening of More Than a Meal—a specially created video project that showcases cuisines from the AAPI diaspora, and the families and stories that inspire them. While you watch, create your own plate to add to the Community Gathering Table! Filmed in neighborhoods across the Boston area, More Than a Meal features
- [Community Gathering Table: The Story of Your Name](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-the-story-of-your-name/) - Join us for a read-aloud of Naming Ceremony by Seina Wedlick, and create your own name tag that tells the story of your name. How was your name chosen? What does it mean? Do you have any traditions that celebrate somebody’s name?
- [Community Gathering Table: Paper Tube Binoculars](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-paper-tube-binoculars/) - Build and decorate your own binoculars made out of paper tubes, and then use them to observe the details of the world, especially outside. What is new and what is changing? What colors, shapes, and patterns do you notice? What do you feel connected to? Also, read some books about people’s beliefs about nature and
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-9/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-23/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Air Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-air-play-4/) - Send materials soaring through the air! See how different things like paper, streamers, balls and more float and fly. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Stop Motion Storytelling (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-stop-motion-storytelling-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-4/) - Create a storyboard, then film your own animated movie using toy animals and other props. Maybe you’ll win an Oscar! This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-39/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Try Texture Rubbing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/try-texture-rubbing/) - Create a design of mixed patterns and textures by rubbing crayons over a variety of familiar and found objects. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Music & Circus Play with Colescott Rubin](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-circus-play-with-colescott-rubin/) - Join circus musician Colescott Rubin, of the Rubin Brothers for a program of music, movement, games, and circus arts! During this interactive performance, geared for all ages, visitors will be encouraged to play together and explore the line between silly noises and music!
- [Music & Circus Play with AJ Rubin](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-circus-play-with-aj-rubin/) - Join circus musician AJ Rubin, of the Rubin Brothers for a program of music, movement, games, and circus arts! During this interactive performance, geared for all ages, visitors will be encouraged to play together and explore the line between silly noises and music!
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-8/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Moves 'n' Grooves](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/moves-n-grooves-2/) - Come join us in Kidstage to dance, shout, move, and groove! All ages are welcome to participate. You can stay for as long or as little as you like while you dance along to grooves curated specifically for you and your little ones. Grab a scarf and show us your favorite moves!
- [Countdown to Kindergarten Exhibit Is Temporarily Closed](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/countdown-to-kindergarten-exhibit-is-temporarily-closed/)
- [Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/very-hungry-caterpillar-storytime/) - Join us for storytimes of Very Hungry Caterpillar! Also come meet the costume character Very Hungry Caterpillar, from his namesake picture book by Eric Carle.
- [Meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/) - Meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Our friend the Very Hungry Caterpillar, from his namesake picture book by Eric Carle, will be visiting the Museum. Come meet and greet our very large, very friendly caterpillar friend between 10am - 12pm, and join us for storytimes at 10:30am and 11:30am. Both experiences will take place in KidStage
- [Stamp Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-making-4/) - Use foam to create your own stamp. Test it out, and take it home when you're done! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-22/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Recycled Seed Paper](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/recycled-seed-paper/) - This drop-in Earth Month project combines two eco-friendly ideas: recycling paper and planting flower seeds!Join us in making your own plantable seed paper that you can take home and grow in a pot or garden.
- [Spring Into Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/spring-into-play-3/) - What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? With blocks or dolls or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week! Create with cardboard, dress up and dance, or have a pretend tea party in a weeklong celebration of all things play.
- [Northeastern Fun Labs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/northeastern-fun-labs-3/) - Calling all kids – Northeastern’s Fun Labs needs your help! Play-test a variety of games designed, built, and programmed by Northeastern University engineering students.
- [Trucks and Blocks (and more blocks)!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/trucks-and-blocks-and-more-blocks/) - Build, create, construct, play! Each week’s program will be something different, such as a story time, building a tiny city, or even pretending to be a snowplow and clearing snow from the truck tables.
- [Moves 'n' Grooves](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/moves-n-grooves/) - Come join us in Kidstage to dance, shout, move, and groove! All ages are welcome to participate. You can stay for as long or as little as you like while you dance along to grooves curated specifically for you and your little ones. Grab a scarf and show us your favorite moves!
- [This Generation: Brave - Affirmation Frames](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-affirmation-frames/) - Make confidence a daily practice! Join us to decorate a frame with things you like about yourself. Take it home and hang it on a mirror to remind you how awesome you are every day. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered
- [Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express-5/) - Come join us in Kidstage and dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and pretend. You can try on costumes, take a look in mirrors, and anyone can drop in and participate. You can stay for a few minutes or an hour. We have adult-sized gear so people of all ages and sizes can take on a
- [STEAM Sprouts: Cups!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-cups-2/) - Explore the many different things you can do with cups. Take apart a stack, and line them up. Or build something small or tall, and knock it down. Then try it again and again! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to
- [Wonder and Learn: Storytime!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-storytime/) - Come listen to a story, inspire your imagination, and move your body! Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 12pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-12pm-today-2/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-38/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Sound](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-sound-4/) - Touch, tap, shake! Discover the sounds that both instruments and everyday objects make. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Musical Moments](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/musical-moments/) - A mobile, mini-traveling concert that meets visitors where they are. Led by the Museum's Arts & Social Impact Educator, Lessie Tyson and Events Coordinator Nick Burka, Musical Moments is an opportunity for visitors to experience live music in small doses and playful settings. Each performance lasts 5 - 7 minutes and may include guitar, ukulele,
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Sound](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-sound-3/) - Touch, tap, shake! Discover the sounds that both instruments and everyday objects make. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express-4/) - Come join us in Kidstage and dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and pretend. You can try on costumes, take a look in mirrors, and anyone can drop in and participate. You can stay for a few minutes or an hour. We have adult-sized gear so people of all ages and sizes can take on a
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-10/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Boston Conservatory at Berklee - Red’s Most Unusual Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-conservatory-at-berklee-reds-most-unusual-day/) - Everyone thinks they know the story of Little Red Riding Hood but they don't know the real story behind Little Red's Most Unusual Day! Join us in Kidstage for this 30-minute children’s opera - a perfect introduction to a theater experience for young children and families.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closed Due to Inclement Weather](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-due-to-inclement-weather/)
- [Creatures & Characters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creatures-characters/) - Choose a drawing prompt and create a creature or character inspired by the real world or your own imagination! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it-6/) - Create and build whatever you imagine using Strictly Briks! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [This Generation: Brave - I Can Be Brave Because…](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-i-can-be-brave-because/) - Kids feel braver to take risks when they know they have a consistent and unconditional support system around them. In this drawing activity, children will illustrate the people who support them through trying new things. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-7/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Black History Month Music & Movement with Chanel Ms. 5678](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/black-history-month-music-movement-with-chanel-ms-5678/) - Step into a music and movement class inspired by the messages of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and music of Sam Cooke. Through rhythm and creative movement, this interactive program invites children and families to come together and experience how dance can create unity in any space.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Screen Printing (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-screen-printing-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Create your own design on fabric as you screen print in this one hour workshop. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Birds of a Feather](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/birds-of-a-feather/) - Make a colorful collage using a variety of materials to add texture and color to a photo of a familiar bird. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 3pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-3pm-today-2/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-37/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Concerts for Very Young People: Once Upon a Time—with Music! "A Whale of a Tale" with Musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/concerts-for-very-young-people-once-upon-a-time-with-music-a-whale-of-a-tale-with-musicians-from-the-boston-symphony-orchestra/) - Join us in Kidstage for a Concert for Very Young People with musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. These interactive performances are tied to educational themes and offer young children an opportunity to engage with high-quality musical experiences in an intimate and welcoming setting. Once Upon a Time—with Music! are themed half-hour programs for children
- [Boston Fleet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-fleet/) - Members of the PWHL’s Boston Fleet will be coming to the Museum to participate in Snowmazing activities and more! Be sure to stop by to hang out with stars from the Fleet!
- [Flurries of Fun: Sockscapades 2026!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/flurries-of-fun-sockscapades-2026/) - Just in time for this year's Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy- come down to the Sock Rink and participate in some friendly competitive games! Go for the gold!
- [Flurries of Fun: Create Your Own Winter Olympics Torch](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/flurries-of-fun-create-your-own-winter-olympics-torch/) - In the spirit of this year's Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, design your very own Olympic torch that will bring comfort and inspiration to yourself and others this winter.
- [Flurries of Fun: Design Your Own Winter Olympics Medal](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/flurries-of-fun-design-your-own-winter-olympics-medal/) - In the spirit of this year's Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, make a fun, unique medal that celebrates something that makes you great.
- [Wonder and Learn: Whimsical Water](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-whimsical-water/) - Water is all around us! It can look like rain, snow, or ice. Come explore painting with water and observe the marks water leaves behind. How will water inspire you? Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes
- [Magic Color Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/magic-color-drawing-2/) - Try this easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a transfer technique that "magically" reveals a rainbow of colors. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Laser Cut String Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/laser-cut-string-art-5/) - Use laser cut designs to practice your weaving and embroidery skills. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Marble Mazes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-marble-mazes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Using a paper plate as a base, add obstacles made from cardboard, straws and pipe cleaners to create your own sculpture for a marble to ride through. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Oshogatsu 2026 - Japanese New Year!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/oshogatsu-2026-japanese-new-year/) - Due to inclement weather, some programs may change or be canceled without notice. Join us for Oshogatsu 2026, the celebration of the Japanese New Year! Enjoy lively programs featuring Taiko drumming, Shishimai lion dance, Omikuji fortunes, and a variety of other exciting activities. Visit the Japanese House exhibit—an authentic Kyoto home from the 1800s located
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 1pm Today Due to Inclement Weather](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-1pm-today-due-to-inclement-weather/)
- [Bubbles Exhibit Is Closed Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/bubbles-exhibit-is-closed-today-2/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-36/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Snow Sisters Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/snow-sisters-meet-and-greet/) - Join us in Snowmazing for a special meet and greet with the Snow Sisters for some frozen fun!
- [This Generation Kind: Leave Art, Take Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-kind-leave-art-take-art/) - Make art for someone else! Add a kind message on the back to encourage the person who chooses your art. You'll get to choose someone else's artwork and their kind words to take home with you. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-6/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [National Engineers Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/national-engineers-week/) - Engineers work with others to solve problems for people, communities, and animals. Be an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February vacation week that you can explore, create, test and try again!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LEGO Robotics Snowplow (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshops-lego-robotics-snowplow-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Explore the basics of robotics using LEGO. Build a robot that can push the "snow" away, and try your hand at programming it. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Snow Dough](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-snow-dough-3/) - Play with our homemade snow dough. Touch it, smash it, crumble it, and even roll it into a snowball! Explore materials, practice using new tools, and discover something unexpected about the way things work. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-10/) - Join us to explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities! Explore coins from around the world, design your own money, go shopping at the market, and more! Activities will be available in the Art Lab, Countdown to Kindergarten, outside the Japanese House, and at the Investigate desk. This program is
- [Portraits of Spirituals: Community Quilt Celebration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/portraits-of-spirituals-community-quilt-celebration/) - Listen to a performance of African American Spirituals played on the marimba by Steph Davis of Castle of Our Skins, and learn about the history of each song. Then, visit Boston Children’s Museum’s Community Quilt, created by visitors over the summer, on the third floor.
- [This Generation Confident: Know-A-Lots!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-know-a-lots/) - No one knows it ALL, but everyone knows a lot! There are so many ways to be smart. Join us to create a crown that celebrates the things you are good at and the stuff you know a lot about. It’s time to do a little healthy bragging about the smarts that make you, uniquely,
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-5/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Meet the Artist](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist/) - Join us in the Art Gallery for a special storytime and Meet & Greet with Hayley Morris, an Emmy award winning artist and animation director, whose animated short film Rowan is currently on view in the exhibit Shaping Empathy.
- [LEGO Zipline](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lego-zipline-5/) - Design a LEGO contraption that can successfully travel across a zip line! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Colorful Tape Collage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/colorful-tape-collage/) - Practice small movements such as peeling, ripping, and sticking with tape! Little hands will love making creative designs and pictures with simple materials. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Yarn Party!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-yarn-party-2/) - Wrap it! Pull it! Tie it! Experiment with all different types of yarn. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-35/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Stories of Light: Winter Traditions Read-Aloud](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stories-of-light-winter-traditions-read-aloud/) - Join us for a read-aloud celebrating winter traditions and stories of light.
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-5/) - Meet some amazing animals from our friends at Animal World Experience!
- [Boston Music Project's Music Play date](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-projects-music-play-date/) - Join us for a Music Play Date with Boston Music Project, featuring a live string quartet performing music from Wicked, KPop Demon Hunters, and more! Stick around for an instrument petting zoo and try out the instruments yourself!
- [Dreamcatcher: The Magical Adventures and Wonder Tales of Native America](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dreamcatcher-the-magical-adventures-and-wonder-tales-of-native-america/) - Travel down a path of magical adventures and wondrous tales unique to Native America, with performer Leland Faulkner. Experience the magic of our natural world and watch as Grandmother Spider weaves a web that catches nightmares. Imagine yourself there on the first night of creation as stars are put into the sky. Laugh at coyote’s
- [This Generation Brave: Glimmer Garlands](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-glimmer-garlands/) - Make a garland of memories and everyday actions that bring you joy, peace, and calm! Hang this resilience tool in your home to turn to when you are feeling down. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered to practice these skills outside
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: A Far Cry String Ensemble](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-a-far-cry-string-ensemble/) - Step into the magical world of The Nutcracker with A Far Cry and discover the sound of movement! This special Little Criers concert explores how music expresses movement — how sound can tell a story and make us want to dance! Designed for young learners (ages 3–8) and their grown-ups, this interactive performance invites everyone
- [You, Me, We Exhibit Is Closed for Maintenance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/you-me-we-exhibit-is-closed-for-maintenance/)
- [Light and Shadow Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/light-and-shadow-play-5/) - Explore light and shadow using a variety of everyday objects. What kinds of shapes will you create? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-4/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Winter Solstice Sound Bath with the Back Bay Ringers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winter-solstice-sound-bath-with-the-back-bay-ringers/) - Join us for a wonderful array of winter sounds by the Back Bay Ringers, as we celebrate the music of Winter Solstice with handbells.
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: Urban Nutcracker](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-urban-nutcracker/) - Join us and City Ballet of Boston for an energetic performance featuring highlights from Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker, Boston’s beloved holiday classic that celebrates the city’s vibrant spirit through dance. Featuring a mix of ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop set to the music of Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington, this 30 minute performance is perfect
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: Wheelock Theater](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-wheelock-theater/) - Join us for the magic of The Nutcracker story with Wheelock Family Theatre for an interactive retelling of the timeless tale! Meet beloved characters like the Mouse King, Papa Drosselmeier, Toy Soldiers, Sugar Plum Fairies, and the Nutcracker himself in a joyful celebration of storytelling and imagination that the whole family will love.
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-dress-to-express/) - Step into the magic of the Nutcracker in Kidstage! Join us for an immersive experience where you can dress up in Nutcracker-themed costumes. Come ready to dress up, dance, strike a pose in front of the mirrors, and imagine yourself in the story! Our costume collection includes a range of sizes so everyone can take
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Zoetropes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-zoetropes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-4/) - Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Happy NOON Year!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/happy-noon-year-4/) - Join us for the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Make party hats and count down with us for the NOON Year ball drop. Enjoy the special fun of the New Year's Eve during the day without having to stay up until the midnight.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Ice](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-ice-4/) - Play with Ice! Feel it with your hands, move it around with tool, and watch how it changes as it melts. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Wonder and Learn: Magnificent Murals](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-magnificent-murals/) - Come add your mark to our collaborative mural! Many cities and communities have inspiring murals. How will you be inspired by mural artwork? Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 1pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-1pm-today-3/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-34/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to Morningstar Access (Registration Only)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-morningstar-access-registration-only-4/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large
- [Sticky Yarn Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sticky-yarn-art/) - Create colorful, textured designs and pictures by adding yarn pieces to a sticky surface. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-9/) - Join us to explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities! Explore coins from around the world, design your own money, go shopping at the market, and more! Activities will be available in the Art Lab, Countdown to Kindergarten, outside the Japanese House, and at the Investigate desk. This program is
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-3/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy-2/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Community Gathering Table: Dancing the Divine of Natural Elements, with Isaura Oliveira & Power of Skirts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-dancing-the-divine-of-natural-elements-with-isaura-oliveira-power-of-skirts/) - Join Mestra Isaura and the Power of Skirts collective for a colorful dance performance celebrating the elements of water, earth, fire, and air. This performance honors how Indigenous and African traditions understand nature as sacred, being a source of medicine, spirituality, art, joy, and life. In this symbolic performance, Mestra Isaura shares her lived experience
- [Community Gathering Table: Building an Ofrenda](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-building-an-ofrenda/) - Join us for a colorful celebration of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition that honors family and friends who have died. Learn about the making of an ofrenda (altar), created with flowers, candles, and photos of loved ones. Understand the meanings of the seven levels of the ofrenda, observe the craft of papel picado,
- [Wonder and Learn: Fall Storytelling](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-fall-storytelling/) - Create a fall scene with natural materials and use your imagination to tell stories. Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Community Gathering Table: Hubbub Bowl Game](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-hubbub-bowl-game/) - Learn a traditional Native American art form and game in this workshop with a visiting educator from the Tomaquag Museum. You will learn how to play hubbub and then create and decorate your own bowls to play with at home.
- [Community Gathering Table: Kamishibai Storytime - Hats for Jizos (Kasa Jizo)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-kamishibai-storytime-hats-for-jizos-kasa-jizo/) - Join us for a special storytime presented in the style of traditional Japanese kamishibai! Experience Japanese culture and learn about beliefs through the tale of “Hats for Jizos (Kasa Jizo).” This heartwarming winter story highlights themes of kindness and compassion. The story incorporates various traditions and customs from both Buddhism and Shinto religions as people
- [Community Gathering Table: What My Family Gave Me](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-what-my-family-gave-me/) - Join us for an English-Spanish story time of Tortillas and Lullabies, by Lynn Reiser, about how traditions are handed down through family. Then, see and touch Collections objects that were passed down through families before they came to the Museum, and draw or write about the traditions, heirlooms, stories, hobbies, recipes, or skills that have
- [Community Gathering Table: Rhythm and Movement from Muslim Traditions](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-rhythm-and-movement-from-muslim-traditions/) - Join musician Karim Nagi for a lively, hands-on performance honoring songs, rhythms, and dances from Islamic communities across the world – from Egypt to Western China. Hear stories about the instruments he plays, and learn about the creative ways music and storytelling can reflect beliefs, traditions, and history.
- [Community Gathering Table: Collections Instruments from Muslim Traditions](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-collections-instruments-from-muslim-traditions/) - Between performances, take a break to see and touch historic instruments from Muslim traditions with our Collections team.
- [This Generation KIND: Caring Detectives](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-kind-caring-detectives/) - When you do something nice for someone, you want to make sure they are going to like it! So as the seasons of giving thanks and gifts begin, practice remembering all the little details about a person that make them uniquely them! Join us to become a Caring Detective, noting the details (or clues) about
- [Community Gathering Table: More Than a Meal](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/community-gathering-table-more-than-a-meal/) - Join us for a screening of More Than a Meal — a specially created video project that showcases cuisines from the AAPI diaspora, and the families and stories that inspire them. While you watch, create your own plate to add to the Community Gathering Table! Filmed in neighborhoods across the Boston area, More Than a
- [Halloween Spooktacular](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/halloween-spooktacular/) - Celebrate spooky season at Boston Children’s Museum’s sixth annual Spooktacular. Have a ghoulishly good time exploring exhibits and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum! Advance tickets are required.
- [Boston Grown-Ups Museum: A Nightmare at the Museum (21+)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-grown-ups-museum-a-nightmare-at-the-museum-21/) - It’s time again for another thrilling night of fun! At Boston Grown-Ups Museum: A Nightmare at the Museum (21+), relive fondest fears as and trick-or-treat throughout the Museum. Visit the Pumpkin Play Arcade, create creepy potions, and win silly prizes! Come dressed to scare, thrill, or delight in our costume contest for the chance to
- [Balls and Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balls-and-tubes/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using tubes, blocks, and tape. Then use different kinds of balls to test your track — see how they move! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Handel and Haydn Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/handel-and-haydn-performance/) - The New Voices and Treble Chorus of the Handel and Haydn Youth Choruses are joined by pianist Leona Cheung and under the baton of Nurt Villani. Join us for Songs of Nature and Imagination – a joyful concert of global folk songs, playful stories, and sacred music, featuring Wau Bulan, Calico Cat, The Fox, Mantusha
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-9/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Project STEP Student String Ensemble Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/project-step-student-string-ensemble-performance/) - Come hear the inspirational sounds of Project STEP!A select group of talented young musicians from Project STEP (String Training Education Program) will be performing live on stage just for you at Boston Children’s Museum! Since 1982, Project STEP has been helping kids from all backgrounds discover the joy of classical music. Students in Greater Boston
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Playdough (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-playdough-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Tear It Up!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-tear-it-up-4/) - Rip, tear, and peel! Play with different types of paper and other materials. Rip the materials into small pieces, crumple them in your hands, and notice different textures. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the
- [Mystery Painting](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-painting/) - Draw on paper with white crayons or oil pastels, and then paint over with watercolors to experience a mysterious effect take place right before your eyes! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-33/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Wiggle Wednesday (Sign up at KidStage)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-sign-up-at-kidstage/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Monster Emotion Masks](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/monster-emotion-masks/) - Explore emotions as you create your own monster mask in the Pumpkin Patch of Play!
- [Trick-or-Treating](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/trick-or-treating/) - Celebrate Spooky Season and Trick-or-Treat around the Museum, treat bags provided at Information. Trinkets and Giveaways available while supplies last.
- [Witches of Oz Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/witches-of-oz-meet-and-greet/) - Join us in the Pumpkin Patch of Play for a special meet and greet with The Witches of Oz. This program features costumed characters.
- [Salem Sisters Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/salem-sisters-meet-and-greet/) - Join us in the Pumpkin Patch of Play for a special meet and greet with The Salem Witch Sisters. This program features costumed characters
- [Monster Mash Dance Party](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/monster-mash-dance-party/) - Dance and wiggle along to some spooky tunes in the Pumpkin Patch of Play!
- [Spooky Story Time](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/spooky-story-time/) - Listen to a silly spooky story in the Pumpkin Patch of Play, followed by Monster Mash Dance Party!
- [Spooky Sensory Potions Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/spooky-sensory-potions-making/) - Create your own sensory potion in the Pumpkin patch of Play!
- [Wonder and Learn: Fall Storytelling](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-lines-and-curves-2/) - Create a fall scene with natural materials and use your imagination to tell stories. Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Artbarn: Out of the Box Productions's Theater Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/artbarn-out-of-the-box-productionss-theater-performance/) - Experience the magic of live theater for Out of the Box Production’s performance of The Popularity Pandemic, which tells the story of a group of friends who suddenly catch a “popularity bug.” Soon, everyone is worried about being cool and fitting in, and they start to forget what really matters: kindness, friendship, and being themselves.
- [Jazz Urbane’s Imagine Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/jazz-urbanes-imagine-orchestra-concert/) - Get ready to swing, sway, and smile! The Jazz Urbane Imagine Orchestra brings their vibrant, soul-stirring sound to Boston Children’s Museum for a concert like no other. Blending timeless jazz traditions with a fresh, modern twist, this dynamic ensemble invites visitors into the colorful world of jazz. From playful rhythms to toe-tapping melodies, the Imagine
- [Music and Movement: Celebrating Latino Heritage Month with Mariana Iranzi](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-celebrating-latino-heritage-month-with-mariana-iranzi/) - Join us for a lively celebration of Latino Heritage Month with Mariana Iranzi! Originally from Argentina, Mariana brings her bilingual, interactive music show to life with a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary children’s songs in Spanish and English. Get ready to sing, dance, and move together as we celebrate culture, music, and community –
- [What’s Fair?!: Where Museum Objects Come From](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/whats-fair-where-museum-objects-come-from/) - Join us to learn the stories behind eight objects that have been collected by Boston Children’s Museum over the years. Think about how objects end up in museums fairly and unfairly, and if those objects should be kept in the Museum or returned to their original owners. Led by Boston Children’s Museum’s Director of Collections
- [This Generation CONFIDENT: Grab Your C.A.P.E.!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-grab-your-c-a-p-e/) - It’s officially spooky season, so this month we are learning ways to fight our fears! Children will illustrate strategies that can help them be more confident in confronting, or being resilient when confronted with, the things that scare them. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-21/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-8/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-7/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-8/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum! This program is sponsored by Citizens.
- [Building Empathy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/building-empathy/) - Explore feelings and ways to express them! Understanding themselves is an important piece of the building blocks that help children develop empathy as they grow. Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand the emotions of others, which helps children be kind and care about others.
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-8/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/27740/) - Join us for a paws-itively magical experience as Boston Children’s Museum celebrates the power of imagination, learning from mistakes, and the joy of teamwork in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums to present Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days. Gabby’s Dollhouse is a pre-schooled aged show that centers on Gabby—An imaginative girl
- [Family Art Workshop: Felted Magic Wands (Sign-up at Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-felted-magic-wands-sign-up-at-art-lab/) - Learn to needle felt with wool roving and make your own colorful magic wand! This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [CreatedBy Festival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdby-festival-5/) - Come celebrate STEAM through hands-on activities during Mass STEM Week! CreatedBy Festival is a showcase of imagination and cross-disciplinary creativity that brings together artists, educators, local makers, and STEAM professionals.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Sew a Creature (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-sew-a-creature-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Create your own creature using fabric, buttons, yarn, and more! Trace a pattern, cut it out, sew it together on a sewing machine, and add accessories to make it into whatever creature you imagined. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of
- [Balancing Sculptures](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-6/) - Combine familiar and unfamiliar objects to make a whimsical balancing sculpture! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-32/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Explore Magnets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-explore-magnet-2/) - Explore magnets of different shapes and sizes. See how they stick together and pull them apart! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Gel Printing with Bow Seat](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gel-printing-with-bow-seat/) - Did you know that you can use your creativity to speak up for our planet? Art can be a powerful tool for connecting with the world around you and learning about why you should protect it. Join Bow Seat to create your own gel prints out of natural materials found right here in Boston –
- [Explore Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-weaving-3/) - Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers! Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Curiosity Kitchen](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/curiosity-kitchen-2/) - Explore our outdoor pop-up exhibit that celebrates the delights of playing with natural materials! Make a mud pie, crush up some pine cones, or add pebbles to your stone soup. Materials and activities change frequently so be sure to check out what the chef's daily specials are. Enter at your own whisk!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Papermaking (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-papermaking-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Turn old paper into new by making your own recycled paper! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Critter Weekend: Wingmasters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters-3/) - Join our friends from Wingmasters and meet some incredible birds of prey!
- [Critter Weekend: Wingmasters (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters-asl-interpreted-3/) - Join our friends from Wingmasters and meet some incredible birds of prey! This program is ASL interpreted.
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-5/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-31/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Maintenance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-maintenance/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [A Trike Called Funk Presents: The Big Beat Drumming Series](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-presents-the-big-beat-drumming-series-copy/) - Join us outside on the plaza for an energetic 4-part drumming series where you can experience global rhythms through hands-on music making! Taking place July 19, July 27, August 3, and August 10, each session features a DJ spinning music, dancing, live percussion and a drumming workshop with local guest artists. Our third installment features
- [A Trike Called Funk Presents: The Big Beat Drumming Series](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-presents-the-big-beat-drumming-series-3/) - Join us outside on the plaza for an energetic 4-part drumming series where you can experience global rhythms through hands-on music making! Taking place July 19, July 27, August 3, and August 10, each session features a DJ spinning music, dancing, live percussion and a drumming workshop with local guest artists. Our fourth and final
- [Boston Children's Museum Closes at 3pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-closes-at-3pm/)
- [Gather! 25 Kids from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-25-kids-from-kyoto-japan/) - Get ready for an exciting connection! Twenty-five friends from Doshisha Elementary School in Kyoto, Japan are coming to the Museum to meet and play with you! They’ve been busy preparing fun activities just for you, including the art of origami, writing your name in Japanese, engaging ring-toss games, exploring the world of anime, crafting paper
- [Wonder and Learn: Lines and Curves](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-lines-and-curves/) - Explore creating lines and curves! Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Winnie-the-Pooh Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winnie-the-pooh-meet-and-greet/) - Join us in the Hundred Acre Wood for a special meet and greet with Winnie-the-Pooh. This program features costumed characters.
- [Dizzy Marker Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-marker-drawing-5/) - Take markers for a spin and find a new way to make your mark! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-7/) - Join us as we partner with Citizens™ to explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities! Explore coins from around the world, design your own money, go shopping at the market, and more!
- [A Trike Called Funk Presents: The Big Beat Drumming Series](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-presents-the-big-beat-drumming-series-2/) - Join us outside on the plaza for an energetic 4-part drumming series where you can experience global rhythms through hands-on music making! Taking place July 19, July 27, August 3, and August 10, each session features a DJ spinning music, dancing, live percussion and a drumming workshop with local guest artists. Our second installment features
- [A Trike Called Funk Presents: The Big Beat Drumming Series](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-presents-the-big-beat-drumming-series/) - Join us outside on the plaza for an energetic 4-part drumming series where you can experience global rhythms through hands-on music making! Taking place July 19, July 27, August 3, and August 10, each session features a DJ spinning music, dancing, live percussion and a drumming workshop with local guest artists.Kicking off the series is
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Is Closed from 2:00-4:00pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience-is-closed-from-200-400pm-2/)
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Is Closed from 9:00-11:00am](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience-is-closed-from-900-1100am/)
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-7/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Sound Bath Series with Sound Healing Practitioner, Lawanda Turner](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sound-bath-series-with-sound-healing-practitioner-lawanda-turner/) - This summer, Boston Children’s Museum’s Sound Bath Series features Lawanda Turner—sound healing practitioner, educator, and founder of Pharaoh Essentials Wellness—as she invites visitors into Kidstage for a soothing experience that blends crystal singing bowls, chimes, and light percussion. Lawanda offers families a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect. With a background in community-based work with
- [Portraits of Spirituals](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/portraits-of-spirituals/) - Join us for the interactive performance and hands-on activity that showcases Negro spirituals as arranged for marimba. Learn about the history of this music in African American communities and culture, and create your own quilt square to contribute to a community quilt that will be displayed in the Museum at the end of the summer.
- [Family Art Workshop: Celebration Flags (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-celebration-flags-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by guest teaching artist Andy Li!The workshop will start off with a card game designed to encourage thoughtful self-reflection and open dialogues about positive memories. Make a small flag to celebrate big (or small) moments and bring it home a reminder of the moment they have reflected
- [Garden Story Time with Mélina Mangal](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-story-time-with-melina-mangal/) - Join storytime as author Mélina Mangal reads her book Jayden's Impossible Garden and engages in songs and fingerplay in the KidStage theater. After the storytime, join garden exploration in the Museum's rooftop garden, Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Stop Motion Storytelling (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-stop-motion-storytelling-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Create a storyboard, then film your own animated movie using toy animals and other props. Maybe you’ll win an Oscar! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Summer Carnival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-carnival/) - Bring your friends and family to a night full of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Boston Children’s Museum’s Summer Carnival. Win big with fun games, from classic carnival games to exciting new challenges, there’s something for everyone! Test your skills and take home amazing prizes! Indulge in mouth-watering food from delicious street eats to
- [Shape Extravaganza](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/shape-extravaganza/) - Explore how shapes can be combined. Put them together to make pictures, designs, structures, and sculptures…then take them apart and do it again! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-20/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winnie-the-pooh-and-friends-meet-and-greet/) - Join us in the Hundred Acre Wood for a special meet and greet with Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet This program features costumed characters.
- [Make a Zine](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/make-a-zine/) - A zine is a mini book you can make and illustrate. Learn how to make your own little book to share your story with the world! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Garden Observation and Art Making with BOPN](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-observation-and-art-making-with-bopn/) - Join Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) as they engage preschoolers and their caregivers in the Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum. Observe the plants and make art!
- [STEAM Lab Is Closed All Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-lab-is-closed-all-day-3/) - Please check back the calendar!
- [Peep's World Is Closed for Maintenance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/peeps-world-is-closed-for-maintenance/)
- [Wheelock Family Theatre's Teen Theatre on Tour Troupe!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wheelock-family-theatres-teen-theatre-on-tour-troupe/) - Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is coming to Boston Children's Museum this summer! Cap off your visit to the Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience with a live performance by Wheelock Family Theatre's Teen Theatre on Tour Troupe! Back for its third year, this program gives experienced teen performers the opportunity to rehearse, tour, and
- [Mystery Bags](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-bags-3/) - See what you can create using a bag of mystery materials. What will you find inside? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [This Generation BRAVE: Happy Birthday, USA!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-happy-birthday-usa/) - The United States turned 249 years old this month! On birthdays, people often think about their lives so far, and make wishes about their hopes for the future. For the USA’s birthday, let’s brainstorm together about our hopes for the country and draw our ideas for making those wishes come true! The This Generation program
- [Wiggle Wednesday (Sign up at KidStage)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-8/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LEGO Robotics (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-lego-robotics-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-copy/) - Build your own robot out of LEGO and code it to make it move. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Is Closed from 1:30-4:00pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience-is-closed-from-130-400pm/)
- [Winnie the Pooh! with Walpole Children’s Theater](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winnie-the-pooh-with-walpole-childrens-theater/) - Join us for a special performance of Winnie the Pooh! with Walpole Children’s Theater!Walpole Children’s Theatre will bring the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood to Boston Children’s Museum with a special 25-minute performance of Winnie the Pooh! Enjoy a sneak peek of this charming stage adaptation featuring Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, and friends as they
- [Fishing 101](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/fishing-101-3/) - Learn how to fish with Save the Harbor / Save the Bay!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-19/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Wonder and Learn: Colorful Circles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonder-and-learn-colorful-circles/) - Explore colors and circles! Mix and blend colors to fill in circles on a collaborative art piece. What color discoveries will you make? Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Mystery Bags](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-bags-2/) - See what you can create using a bag of mystery materials. What will you find inside? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Painting with Pencils](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/painting-with-pencils-2/) - Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds–painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [This Generation CONFIDENT: Found Family Portraits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-found-family-portraits/) - As you grow, your family does too! Draw a portrait of EVERYONE that loves and supports you. Maybe it's people you have known since you were a baby. Maybe it's people you have FOUND since then that feel like family. Remember, the most important part of a family is love! When you have a solid
- [Boston Grown-Ups Museum 90’s Night - Age 21+ Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-grown-ups-museum-90s-night-age-21-event/) - Oh snap! Let’s throw it back to the 90’s and chillax at Boston Children’s Museum for a dope night of play and nostalgia. Dust off those neon windbreakers and buckle those fanny packs, as you make cootie catchers or test your brain with 90s trivia. Better yet, challenge your friends to a larger than life
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO DREAM OUT LOUD: Sharing Our Dreams for a Better Future - Art Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-dream-out-loud-sharing-our-dreams-for-a-better-future-art-workshop/) - Freedom began with a dream! This workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us in the Art Lab to draw YOUR dreams for a better future and share them
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO SPEAK UP: Using Our Voices in the Face of Obstacles - STEAM Challenge](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-speak-up-using-our-voices-in-the-face-of-obstacles-steam-challenge/) - Don’t let anything stop you from speaking up for yourself and others! Join us in the STEAM Lab for an engineering activity that challenges you to build a structure to help a tiny figure speak into a microphone. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment outlawed
- [Boston Children’s Museum Pet Adoption Night](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-pet-adoption-night-2/) - Boston Children's Museum will be open late to showcase a handful of terrific animal-focused community partners and organizations. Come meet some of the animals currently available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Brown Dog Coalition, and The Lowell Humane Society, including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs! Speak with shelter volunteers and with
- [Build the Change: A Climate Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-the-change-a-climate-event-3/) - Join Boston Children's Museum for a one-day climate event featuring hands-on activities outside on the boardwalk. Explore natural materials, design a tool to help clean trash out of the ocean, and more!
- [Celebrate Juneteenth! FREEDOM TO MOVE: Dance Party with A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-juneteenth-freedom-to-move-dance-party-with-a-trike-called-funk/) - Join us outside on the plaza for this pop-up dance party, led by MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers and DJ EdWord Galan, playing funky music that will inspire you to bust a move - or learn a new one! This event is free and open to the public. Admission to the Museum is not
- [World Play Day: Play Palooza](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/world-day-of-play-play-palooza/) - What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? With blocks or dolls or games? Celebrate Play at Boston Children’s Museum!Create with big blocks, dress up and dance, or have a pretend tea party on World Play Day.
- [World Play Day: Curiosity Kitchen - Mud Party!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/world-day-of-play-curiosity-kitchen-mud-play/) - Explore our outdoor pop-up experience that celebrates the delights of playing with natural materials! Celebrate World Play Day by making mud pies, crushing up some pine cones, or stirring some water into your dirt soup. Enter at your own whisk!
- [Wonder and Learn: Flower Representations](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/flower-representations/) - Observe real flowers and use paint sticks to represent the colors and shapes you notice! Be curious and make new discoveries as you step into school. Play is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills! Activity changes monthly.
- [Harbor Clean Up](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/harbor-clean-up-3/) - Our seastars and crabs have some things in their home that don't belong! Design and build a tool that can help remove the trash and keep their home clean.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-copy/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Art Family Workshop: Marvelous Monoprints (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-family-workshop-marvelous-monoprints-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Katya Popova!Find out what Monorpint is all about—from simple messages and mark making on plexiglass to prints on paper! We will use stencils, recycled textures, our hands and inks. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-6/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Screen Printing (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-screen-printing-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Parachutes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/parachutes-4/) - Engineer a parachute that falls slowly so that it can bring a person or a package to the ground safely. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-30/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [More Than a Meal: A Screening of Stories Celebrating AAPI Heritage Through Food, Family, and Tradition](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/more-than-a-meal-a-screening-of-stories-of-celebrating-aapi-heritage-through-food-family-and-tradition/) - In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us for this special screening of More Than a Meal — a specially created video project that showcases cuisines from the AAPI diaspora, and the families and stories that inspire them. Filmed in neighborhoods across the Boston area, this video features six restaurant
- [Conservatory Lab Charter School Student Choir](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conservatory-lab-charter-school-student-choir/) - Join us for a special musical performance by a choir of students from Conservatory Lab Charter School! These young musicians will share their voices through three delightful songs: Ask an Axolotl, Baby Beluga, and Grizzly Bear. Come celebrate the joy of music and learning with this group of budding performers.
- [Mental Health Month: Cozy Space](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mental-health-month-cozy-space-2/) - Come play in our cozy space!Play can be loud or quiet. A cozy space is one of many ways to provide a safe space to play.Also, watch this video and make your cozy space at home!
- [Harbor Clean Up](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/harbor-clean-up-2/) - Our seastars and crabs have some things in their home that don't belong! Design and build a tool that can help remove the trash and keep their home clean.
- [Acoustic Rooster - Digital Shorts Screening](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/acoustic-rooster-digital-shorts-screening/) - Get ready to clap your hands and tap your feet! Join us for a screening of “Acoustic Rooster”, the new GBH and PBS KIDS special and digital shorts based on a book by Newbery Medal-winner Kwame Alexander. Watch the digital shorts, meet the creators, and learn a new dance – The Barnyard Bop! Acoustic Rooster
- [Proud to Be Me!: Pride Celebration at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/proud-to-be-me-pride-celebration-at-boston-childrens-museum/) - During Pride Month in June, we celebrate people getting to be who they are and love who they love. Join us on the eve of Pride to celebrate self-expression, love, community, and activism within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community! Learn about some of the Pride traditions you might see during the next month with themed
- [This Generation BRAVE: Tell Us Something Good](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-tell-us-something-good/) - It’s important to celebrate when good things happen to you. It’s also important to acknowledge the people that helped make it happen! Join us for a drawing activity to practice gratitude, a key skill in building resiliency.
- [Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra's Petite Ensemble Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-youth-symphony-orchestras-petite-ensemble-concert/) - Join us for a special performance by Boston Youth Symphony's youngest string players, the Petite Ensemble, led by conductor Marta Zurad. These talented young musicians will introduce visitors to the sounds of violin, viola, cello, and bass—sharing what it's like to play in an orchestra and why they love making music. Listen, learn, and enjoy
- [Critter Weekend: Rainforest Reptiles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-rainforest-reptiles/) - Meet some amazing animals from our friends at Rainforest Reptiles!
- [CreatedBy Festival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdby-festival-4/) - Take part in hands-on STEAM activities at CreatedBy Festival! CreatedBy brings together artists, local makers, educators, and STEAM professionals to celebrate imagination and cross-disciplinary creativity.
- [Play and Sway, with A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-and-sway-with-a-trike-called-funk/) - Join A Trike Called Funk for a fun-filled "Play & Sway" session, featuring Mestre Deraldo Ferreira, that will transport you from Boston to Brazil through the music, songs, and movement of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira Angola.
- [Breakdancing Cypher with The Floor Lords](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/breakdancing-cypher-with-the-floor-lords/) - Come experience one of the five elements of Hip Hop called ‘Breaking’ – a style of dance that’ll have you spinning & grooving, with a workshop led by The Floor Lords breakdance crew. Join the cypher, learn a new move, and express yourself freely!
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it-5/) - Create and build whatever you imagine using Strictly Briks! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-10/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Screen Printing (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-screen-printing-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own design on fabric as you screen print in this one hour workshop. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Magic Color Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/magic-color-drawing/) - Try out this easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique that reveals a rainbow of colors. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Air Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-air-play-3/) - Send materials soaring through the air! See how different things like paper, streamers, balls and more float and fly. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-29/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-9/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-8/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Spring into Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/spring-into-play-2/) - What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? With blocks or dolls or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week! Create with cardboard, dress up and dance, or have a pretend tea party in a week-long celebration of all things play.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-18/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Creative Movement Workshop with Urbanity Dance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creative-movement-workshop-with-urbanity-dance-2/) - Explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement, blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Visitors will focus on flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together, and express themselves!
- [Northeastern Fun Labs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/northeastern-fun-labs-2/) - Calling all kids – Northeastern’s Fun Labs needs your help! Play-test a variety of games designed, built, and programmed by Northeastern University engineering students.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Paper Circuits (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-paper-circuits-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Combine technology and papercraft to create a picture that lights up. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/daniel-tiger-meet-and-greet-3/) - Join us for a special meet and greet with Daniel Tiger!
- [Friends, Feelings, and Fun!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/friends-feelings-and-fun-4/) - Make friends, explore feelings, or just have fun together! Each week's program will be something different, such as story time, music, arts & crafts – come see what’s happening in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit! Sometimes, activities might happen in a different space – it’s a fun surprise!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Cups!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-cups/) - Explore the many different things you can do with cups. Take apart a stack, and line them up. Or build something small or tall, and knock it down. Then try it again and again! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to
- [Creatures and Characters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creatures-and-characters-4/) - Choose a drawing prompt and create a creature or character inspired by the real world or your own imagination! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Shadow Puppets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/shadow-puppets-3/) - Make your own shadow puppet and put on a play! What kind of story will you create? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 12pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-12pm-today/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 1pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-1pm-today-2/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-28/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Chado Japanese Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Boston](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/chado-japanese-tea-ceremony-with-urasenke-boston/) - Meet Urasenke Boston, the Japanese tea ceremony group of Greater Boston! Learn about Chado (茶道), the Japanese tea ceremony, and experience the concept of Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) - embrace the present moment, cherish the gathering, and appreciate each other. Chado, the Japanese tea ceremony, is a cultural tradition designed to promote harmony and mindfulness through
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-5/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/daniel-tiger-meet-and-greet-2/) - Join us for a special meet and greet with Daniel Tiger!
- ["Little Red's Most Unusual Day" - A Children's Opera](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/little-reds-most-unusual-day-a-childrens-opera/) - Join us for John Davies’ 30-minute children’s opera - a perfect introduction to a theater experience for young children and families. Everyone thinks they know the story of Little Red Riding Hood but they don't know the real story behind Little Red's Most Unusual Day! We meet all the characters, some known and some new.
- [This Generation Confident: Kindness Heroes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-kindness-heroes/) - Kindness is a superpower that can make the world a better place! Join us to design a superhero persona and receive a kindness mission to complete later!
- [Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express-3/) - Join us and dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and pretend. Try on costumes, take a look in mirrors, put on some music, and anyone can drop in and participate. You can stay for a few minutes or an hour. We have adult-sized gear so people of all ages and sizes can take on a role
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-7/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Friends, Feelings, and Fun!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/friends-feelings-and-fun-3/) - Make friends, explore feelings, or just have fun together! Each week's program will be something different, such as story time, music, arts & crafts – come see what’s happening in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit! Sometimes, activities might happen in a different space – it’s a fun surprise!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Sewing Handwarmers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-sewing-handwarmers/) - Learn the basics of sewing by creating your own cozy handwarmer. Trace a pattern, cut it out, and stitch the pieces together on a sewing machine. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Sound](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-sound-2/) - Touch, tap, shake! Discover the sounds that both instruments and everyday objects make. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Glowing Neon Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/glowing-neon-art/) - Make colorful art using neon colors on dark paper, then check out your artwork under a special light for a truly glowing experience! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [PVC Creations!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations-4/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-27/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Mystery Music & Magic Sound Waves: An Interactive Theremin Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-music-magic-sound-waves-an-interactive-theremin-experience/) - Discover the magic of the Theremin—an instrument you can play without even touching it! As part of National Engineers Week at Boston Children's Museum, this program explores how science, sound waves, and electromagnetic magic work together to create music out of thin air. Watch Theremin artists Joseph Mulholland and Art Fernandez perform fascinating sounds, see
- [Super Science-y Sound Bath: Theremin with Art Fernandez](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/super-science-y-sound-bath-theremin-with-art-fernandez/) - Step into a world where invisible forces shape sound—a full-body listening experience featuring the theremin, an instrument played entirely without touch. As waves of electromagnetic energy transform into soaring melodies, visitors are “bathed” in a soundscape that blends science, music, and mystery. Drop in and let the invisible waves of the theremin carry you through
- [Super Science-y Sound Bath: Theremin with Joe Mulholland](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/super-science-y-sound-bath-theremin-with-joe-mulholland/) - Step into a world where invisible forces shape sound—a full-body listening experience featuring the theremin, an instrument played entirely without touch. As waves of electromagnetic energy transform into soaring melodies, visitors are “bathed” in a soundscape that blends science, music, and mystery. Drop in and let the invisible waves of the theremin carry you through
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-4/) - Meet some amazing animals with our friends at Animal World Experience!
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-asl-interpreted-2/) - Meet some amazing animals with our friends at Animal World Experience! This program is ASL interpreted.
- [National Engineers Week at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/engineering-week-3/) - Engineers work with others to solve problems for people, communities, and animals. Be an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February vacation week that you can explore, create, test and try again!
- [Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/daniel-tiger-meet-and-greet/) - Join us for a special meet and greet with Daniel Tiger!
- [Explore Texture Rubbing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-texture-rubbing-2/) - Create a design of mixed patterns and textures by rubbing crayons over a variety of familiar and found objects. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-26/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Flurries of Fun](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/flurries-of-fun/) - Explore the wonders of winter through playful programs such as story time, hands on crafts, and whimsical learning!
- [Friends, Feelings, and Fun!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/friends-feelings-and-fun-2/) - Make friends, explore feelings, or just have fun together! Each week's program will be something different, such as story time, music, arts & crafts – come see what’s happening in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit! Sometimes, activities might happen in a different space – it’s a fun surprise!
- [This Generation Brave: Care Cards for Lawmakers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-brave-care-cards-for-lawmakers/) - Join us to create postcards to tell lawmakers about what kids (and their grown-ups) care about and the Museum will mail them! Lawmakers work for their youngest constituents, too. Just because kids are too young to vote doesn’t mean they can’t use their voices!
- [Meet PWHL Boston Fleet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pwhl-boston-fleet/) - Meet the members of the PWHL’s Boston Fleet! They will be coming to the Museum to participate in Snowmazing activities and more. Stop by to hang out with stars from the Fleet!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Marble Mazes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-marble-mazes/) - Using a paper plate as a base, add obstacles made from cardboard, straws and pipe cleaners to create your own sculpture for a marble to ride through. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Snow Dough](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-snow-dough-2/) - Play with our homemade snow dough. Touch it, smash it, crumble it, and even roll it into a snowball! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Balls & Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balls-tubes-4/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using tubes, blocks, and tape. Then use different kinds of balls to test your track — see how they move! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Birds of a Feather Collage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/birds-of-a-feather-collage-2/) - Make a colorful collage using a variety of materials to add texture and color to a photo of a familiar bird. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Our Favorite Day of the Year Storytime and Museum Collections Touch and See](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/our-favorite-day-of-the-year-storytime-and-museum-collections-touch-and-see/) - Join us for a reading of Our Favorite Day of the Year, by A. E. Ali, to learn about four holiday traditions from different cultures. After the storytime, see and touch objects from the Museum's collections that represent these cultures.
- [Celebrate Oshogatsu & Kamishibai Storytime with Japan Society of Boston](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-oshogatsu-kamishibai-storytime-with-japan-society-of-boston/) - Join us in the Japanese House to celebrate Oshogatsu with a special Kamishibai storytelling program, presented by the Japan Society of Boston. Enjoy the tale Buying Mittens (Tebukuro-wo Kaini), a heartwarming story about a young fox venturing out to buy mittens in winter. Don’t forget to check out special new year’s decorations in the Japanese
- [Celebrate Oshogatsu & Saori Weaving with Mihoko Wakabayashi](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-oshogatsu-saori-weaving-with-mihoko-wakabayashi/) - Join us for a SAORI weaving workshop with a guest artist, Mihoko Wakabayashi of SAORI Worcester.Learn some basic weaving techniques and make a small textile. This program is part of the Oshogatsu 2025 program to Celebrate Japanese New Year! The Japanese House on the 3rd floor is decorated with special new year's decorations throughout January!
- [Friends, Feelings, and Fun!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/friends-feelings-and-fun/) - Make friends, explore feelings, or just have fun together! Each week's program will be something different, such as story time, music, arts & crafts – come see what’s happening in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit! Sometimes, activities might happen in a different space – it’s a fun surprise!
- [Snowmazing Story Time](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/snowmazing-story-time/) - Listen to a winter story in the polar playground!
- [Cocoa with Characters (Paid add-on tickets are required)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/cocoa-with-characters-paid-add-on-tickets-are-required/) - Join everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler Dog for a story time and a fun game of freeze dance. Everyone will be able to meet and take photos with this lovable dog afterwards and then enjoy some tasty treats and cocoa. Cocoa with Characters is a ticketed, add-on experience; Museum admission is required. To purchase, add admission
- [This Generation Kind: Kindness Resolutions](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-kind-kindness-resolutions/) - New year, new YOU! Create your own mini coloring book of ways to be kind to yourself, to other people, and to the Earth in 2025. Take it home and color in the pages as you complete your kindness goals!
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it-4/) - Design and create structures, animals, or anything you can imagine using Strictly Briks. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Laser Cut String Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/laser-cut-string-art-4/) - Use laser-cut designs to practice your weaving and embroidery skills. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Yarn Party!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-yarn-party/) - Wrap it! Pull it! Tie it! Experiment with all different types of yarn. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LEGO Robotics Snowplow (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-lego-robotics-snowplow-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Explore the basics of robotics using LEGO. Build a robot that can push the "snow" away, then try your hand at programming it. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Explore Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-weaving-2/) - Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers! Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Marker Printmaking](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/marker-printmaking-3/) - Make a unique work of art and learn the basics of "monoprinting" with simple tools and materials. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-25/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [LEGO Zipline](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lego-zipline-4/) - Design a LEGO contraption that can successfully travel across a zip line! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Music Project's Paper Orchestra Graduation Ceremony and Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-projects-paper-orchestra-graduation-ceremony-and-concert/) - Join us for a showcase from the Boston Music Project’s Paper Orchestra as part of their graduation ceremony. Following the performance, Boston Music Project staff will host an instrument zoo, where visitors can see what it’s like to play a Violin or a Cello.
- [Grinch Storytime, Meet and Greet, and Photo Opportunity!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/grinch-storytime-meet-and-greet-and-photo-opportunity/) - Meet the Grinch as he reads Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! After the story, enjoy a photo opportunity with him! This program is generously offered courtesy of the Boch Center. Please note: The Grinch will appear in full-face makeup during this program.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-24/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Everything is Connected! Storytime and Activity](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/everything-is-connected-storytime-and-activity/) - Join us for a reading of Everything is Connected, by Jason Gruhl! Then, use art to practice finding your own connections and common ground with other people, animals, places, and things in the world around you.
- [Jazz is Joy! Jazz Urbane's Imagine Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/jazz-is-joy-jazz-urbanes-imagine-orchestra-concert/) - Music is a universal language. Through music we can time travel to different places and time. Music is our natural environment, the sounds we take in when we pause, listen and question. Music helps us discover new worlds, or make our own world, and learn how to share it with others. Music is color, emotions,
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-asl-interpreted/) - Meet some amazing animals with our friends at Animal World Experience!
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-3/) - Meet some amazing animals with our friends at Animal World Experience!
- [This Generation Confident: WE ARE BCM Community Mural](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/this-generation-confident-we-are-boston/) - Many different kinds of people, with something in common, make up a community. Design a paper mosaic square to add YOUR art to our Museum community mural! The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered to practice these skills outside the museum walls
- [Winter Solstice Sound Bath with Back Bay Ringers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winter-solstice-sound-bath-with-back-bay-ringers-2/) - Join us for a wonderful array of winter sounds by the Back Bay Ringers, as we celebrate the music of Winter Solstice with handbells.
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: Dress to Express Edition](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-dress-to-express-edition/) - Step into the magic of the Nutcracker in Kidstage! Join us for an immersive experience where you can dress up in Nutcracker-themed costumes. Come ready to dress up, dance, strike a pose in front of the mirrors, and imagine yourself in the story! Our costume collection includes a range of sizes so everyone can take
- [Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express-2/) - Join us and dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and pretend. Try on costumes, take a look in mirrors, put on some music, and anyone can drop in and participate. You can stay for a few minutes or an hour. We have adult-sized gear so people of all ages and sizes can take on a role
- [Nutcracker Spectacular: The Nutcracker, Told by Bookwormy the Clown](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-little-red-nose-tales-a-nutcracker-story-time/) - Step inside the magical world of words for a story time with Bookwormy the Clown, the Spanglish storyteller. Join us for a live story time reading and performance of Bookwormy the Clown who loves to read. Would you like to read The Nutcracker with her? Join us in Kidstage and step into a magical world
- [Boston Music Project’s Meet the Brass: Holiday Edition](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-projects-meet-the-brass-holiday-edition/) - Join us for a live brass quintet playing holiday favorites. Learn about how brass players make sounds on their instruments, and the similarities and differences that brass instruments have.
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-7/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Castle of Our Skins Presents: Portraits of Spirituals Edutainment Recital](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/castle-of-our-skins-presents-portraits-of-spirituals-edutainment-recital/) - Join us for the performance of Portraits of Spirituals, which explores the world of Negro spirituals as arranged for a marimba. This interactive “edu-tainment” recital and workshop culminates in a group improvisation - a collective modern-day spiritual - and quilt making activity.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LEGO Robotics Snowplow (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-lego-robotics-snowplow-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Explore the basics of robotics using LEGO. Build a robot that can push the "snow" away, then try your hand at programming it. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Happy NOON Year!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/happy-noon-year-3/) - Join us for the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Enjoy the special fun of the New Year's Eve during the day without having to stay up until the midnight.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 1pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-1pm-today/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Nutcracker Spectacular with Urban Nutcracker](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-with-urban-nutcracker-2/) - Join us for Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker, presented by City Ballet of Boston - a performance with a modern remix of the classic holiday story. This enchanting production showcases winter scenes set against the backdrop of downtown Boston, blending the vibrant rhythms of Duke Ellington with Tchaikovsky's timeless compositions. Anchored in classical ballet, this year’s
- [Beading Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/beading-workshop/) - Join us as Gloria Colon and Janelle Pocowatchit from the North American Indian Center of Boston lead us through a Native American beading craft. Together, we'll learn about the art of beadwork while making our own beaded bracelets!
- [Hubbub Bowl Games](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hubbub-bowl-games/) - Join us for a workshop with a visiting educator from the Tomaquag Museum to learn a traditional Native American art form and game. Play hubbub and even get the chance to create and decorate their own bowls to play with. This art focused workshop includes educational discussion around the cultural relevance, spirituality, history, and change
- [Molly of Denali, New Episode Screening: “Truth, Trust, and Harvest/Thanks-For-Giving”](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/molly-of-denali-new-episode-screening-truth-trust-and-harvest-thanks-for-giving/) - Join us for a special screening of the new Molly of Denaliepisode, in celebration of Native Heritage Month. Molly of Denali is an animated series about a young Alaska Native girl who goes on amazing adventures, learning from maps, books, and more. In this episode, “Truth, Trust, and Harvest/Thanks-For-Giving,” Molly and her friends are excited
- [Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/handel-haydn-society-performance/) - Come enjoy a performance by the singers of the Handel and Haydn Youth Choruses' New Voices and Treble Chorus ensembles. The selections range from traditional songs to modern – all sharing the power music has to communicate across genre, language and time.
- [Citizen Kid: Collection Election](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/citizen-kid-collection-election/) - Join us for a playful practice of the voting process. Objects from our collections will campaign for YOUR vote to be displayed in our Museum Cabinet!
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-4/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-6/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Critter Weekend: The Reptile Nook](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-the-reptile-nook-2/) - Join us for a special live animal program from our friends at The Reptile Nook!
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-6/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Wicked High Tide](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wicked-high-tide-3/) - Join Boston Children's Museum, Martin's Park, and Stone Living Lab to engage in the topic of sea-level rise by observing flooding from a Perigean Spring Tide, right outside the Museum. These “wicked high tides” result in tides that are 2-4 feet higher than normal. This natural phenomenon occurs a few times each year. There will
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-6/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum! This program is sponsored by Citizens Bank.
- [Generation Brave: Take an Artwork, Leave an Artwork](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/generation-brave-take-an-artwork-leave-an-artwork/) - Make a garland of memories and everyday actions that bring you joy, peace, and calm! Hang this resilience tool in your home to turn to when you are feeling down. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered to practice these skills outside
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Playdough (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-playdough-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-7/) - Combine familiar and unfamiliar objects to make a whimsical balancing sculpture! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Tear It Up!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-tear-it-up-3/) - Rip, tear, and peel! Play with different types of paper and other materials. Rip the materials into small pieces, crumple them in your hands, and notice different textures. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-23/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [What to Return: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Museum Objects](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/what-to-return-uncovering-the-hidden-histories-of-museum-objects/) - Come learn about the stories behind objects, or belongings, that have been collected by Boston Children’s Museum over the years. This discussion-based program will examine whether an object should be kept or returned to its original owner, with a focus on fairness and empathy. Led by Boston Children’s Museum’s Director of Collections & Archives, visitors
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-5/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Artbarn’s Out of the Box Productions - EXPRESS YOURSELF: A Tale of Kid Empowerment in a Grown-up World](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/artbarns-out-of-the-box-productions-express-yourself-a-tale-of-kid-empowerment-in-a-grown-up-world/) - Join us for Artbarn's Out of the Box Productions show that will be touring this fall with their latest piece called EXPRESS YOURSELF: A Tale of Kid Empowerment in a Grown-up World. This show explores social activism and the power that young people have to fight for the things that are important to them. When
- [Celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month with Laura Sánchez Flamenco Co.](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-latinx-and-hispanic-heritage-month-with-laura-sanchez-flamenco-co/) - Join us by the Kidstage to make an "Abanico" – a traditional fan significant to Spanish culture and the history of flamenco dance. Stick around to use your fan during a live performance from Laura Sanchez Flamenco Co.
- [Boats Afloat](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boats-afloat-2/) - Try combining materials to make a boat, then test your creation to see if it floats and stays upright. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Art of Wagashi Japanese Sweets with Suetomi Wagashi of Kyoto](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-of-wagashi-japanese-sweets-with-suetomi-wagashi-of-kyoto/) - Meet Yamaguchi-san, a Wagashi artisan from Kyoto and the owner of Suetomi Wagashi, a renowned shop with over 130 years of history. Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are not only about flavor but also about perfecting the artistry of aesthetics and seasonal appreciation. Observe Yamaguchi-san’s wagashi artisanship, learn some techniques, and use air-dry clay to try
- [CreatedBy Festival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdby-festival-3/) - Come celebrate STEAM through hands-on activities during Mass STEM Week! CreatedBy Festival is a showcase of imagination and cross-disciplinary creativity that brings together artists, educators, local makers, and STEAM professionals and organizations.
- [Dress to Express](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express/) - Join us and dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and pretend. Try on costumes, take a look in mirrors, put on some music, and anyone can drop in and participate. You can stay for a few minutes or an hour. We have adult-sized gear so people of all ages and sizes can take on a role
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-4/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Moving Parts Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/moving-parts-art/) - Make artwork that moves and changes! Combine geometric shapes with paper fasteners and experiment with movement and design. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Wicked High Tide](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wicked-high-tide-2/) - Join Boston Children's Museum, Martin's Park, and Stone Living Lab to engage in the topic of sea-level rise by observing flooding from a Perigean Spring Tide, right outside the Museum. These “wicked high tides” result in tides that are 2-4 feet higher than normal. This natural phenomenon occurs a few times each year. There will
- [Generation Kind: Take an Artwork, Leave an Artwork](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/generation-kind-take-an-artwork-leave-an-artwork/) - Make art for someone else! Add a kind message on the back to encourage the person who chooses your art. You'll get to choose someone else's artwork and kind words to take home with you. The This Generation program series builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Zoetropes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-zoetropes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Art Family Workshop: Printmaking a Potted Plant (Sign-up at Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-family-workshop-printmaking-a-potted-plant-sign-up-at-art-lab/) - Join us for a special artmaking workshop lead by a guest teaching artist Sophia Moon!Create a mixed media work of art of a potted plant using Styrofoam printing plates to print leaves. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-16/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-17/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-5/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-6/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-22/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [The Ocean Twilight Zone: Exploring the Mysteries of the Deep with WHOI](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-ocean-twilight-zone-exploring-the-mysteries-of-the-deep-with-whoi/) - Join us for an exciting exploration of the Ocean Twilight Zone, a mysterious world teeming with bizarre creatures and magical wonders. From glowing jellyfish to elusive deep-sea fish, discover how life thrives in the dark depths of the ocean. The Ocean Twilight Zone is a project by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the world's premier
- [Dumpling Folding with Mei Mei Dumplings](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dumpling-folding-with-mei-mei-dumplings/) - Learn the art of dumpling folding with Mei Mei Dumplings! Have you seen the dumpling wall in the You, Me, We! exhibit's kitchen? The ingredients and shapes may change, but one thing cultures around the world have in common is a love of dumplings. Mei Mei creates Chinese-American dumplings using New England ingredients and during
- [Designing Dreams with Deja the Dynamo](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/designing-dreams-with-deja-the-dynamo/) - CannonDesign will be on hand to help us meet Deja the Dynamo, the lead character in their company's new children book. In her inaugural adventure, Deja and her friends discover the world of design thinking at Summer Science Camp as they create their dream buildings. The energizing story is focused on inspiring more diverse youth
- [PlaySpace Is Closed Today for Maintenance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/playspace-is-closed-today-for-maintenance/)
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-5/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Superhero Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-week-2/) - Calling all Superheroes! Boston Children’s Museum Superhero Academy is looking for new superheroes to help save the world! Join in on all the heroic fun, play, and joyful discoveries that await you during this marvelous week. Stop by Superhero Headquarters to test your skills of agility, logic, balance, strength, and stealth to become an Honorary
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-4/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Invisible Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/invisible-art/) - Draw with white crayon on paper and watch as your artwork appears like magic when you paint over it with watercolors. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Explore Magnet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-explore-magnet/) - Explore magnets of different shapes and sizes. See how they stick together and pull them apart! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Papermaking (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-papermaking-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Turn old paper into new by making your own recycled paper! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is Closing at 3pm Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closing-at-3pm-today/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-21/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Make Your Own Climate Monster](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/make-your-own-climate-monster/) - Work with artist Sarah Brophy to craft your own Climate Monster, and then check out the Climate Monster art installation Sarah made on the Museum’s boardwalk.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-15/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Gather! 30 Kids from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-30-kids-from-kyoto-japan/) - 30 friends from Kyoto’s Doshisha Elementary School is coming to visit the Museum to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Boston Kyoto Sister Cities relationship this summer! They have prepared fun programs for the Museum visitors, including origami, calligraphy, ring-toss games, and kami-kabuto paper Samurai helmet. Also learn about anime, among other activities! While playing
- [Art Family Workshop: Watercolor Ocean World (Sign-up at Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-family-workshop-watercolor-ocean-world-sign-up-at-art-lab/) - Join us for a watercolor workshop where you, the young artists, can explore the ocean world by painting vibrant backgrounds and revealing hidden sea creatures using stencils. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [Creatures and Characters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creatures-and-characters-3/) - Choose a drawing prompt and create a creature or character inspired by the real world or your own imagination! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Making Zines!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/making-zines/) - Learn how to make your own zine, a little book to share your ideas with the world! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Is Closed from 9:00-11:00am](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience-will-be-open-at-1130am/)
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience Is Closed from 2:00-4:00pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience-is-closed-from-200-400pm/)
- [Curiosity Kitchen](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/curiosity-kitchen/) - Explore our outdoor pop-up exhibit that celebrates the delights of playing with natural materials! Make a mud pie, crush up some pine cones, or add pebbles to your stone soup. Materials and activities change frequently so be sure to check out what the chef's daily specials are. Enter at your own whisk!
- [Bubbles Exhibit Is Closed Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/bubbles-exhibit-is-closed-today/) - We are installing new components to the Bubbles exhibit! Please be aware there might be some construction noise during the installation process.
- [A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-3/) - Join us this July for three Juxtaposed Flows workshops! Juxtaposed Flows is a participatory dance series led by A Trike Called Funk, that brings together members from different dance communities for a unique combination of fun-filled dance learning and activities. For this last edition of our series on July 26th, visitors will learn steps from
- [Wheelock Summer Theater: Go Dog Go](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wheelock-summer-theater-go-dog-go/) - P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color, and space! The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to feast upon. They snorkel. They howl at the moon. They ride a Ferris wheel. They sing and dance and climb trees. This
- [A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk-2/) - Join us this July for three Juxtaposed Flows workshops! Juxtaposed Flows is a participatory dance series led by A Trike Called Funk, that brings together members from different dance communities for a unique combination of fun-filled dance learning and activities. For the second edition of our series on July 19th, visitors will learn steps from
- [Parachutes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/parachutes-3/) - Engineer a parachute that falls slowly so that it can bring a person or a package to the ground safely. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Fishing 101](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/fishing-101-2/) - Learn how to fish with Save the Harbor / Save the Bay!
- [Sound Bath Series: Vibraphone with Winnie Dahlgren](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sound-bath-series-vibraphone-with-winnie-dahlgren/) - Music has existed in nature long before humans defined it through notes and terms – wind blowing through trees, crickets chirping at night, the crashing of ocean waves, a heartbeat – music is part of the cycle of natural life. Indigenous practitioners of sound healing recognized the therapeutic value of music, and that sound frequencies
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Stop Motion Storytelling (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-stop-motion-storytelling-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Create a storyboard then film your own animated movie using toy animals and other props. Maybe you’ll win an Oscar! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Fusuma & Shoji Repair & Special Demonstration (The Japanese House is closed during this project)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-japanese-house-is-closed-for-the-fusuma-shoji-maintenance-project/) - Fusuma and Shoji doors in the Japanese House are getting repaired by guest artisans from Japan!Please visit the 3rd floor bridge by the Japanese House exhibit to meet Nakajima-san and Maruyama-san from Seikodo Nakajima of Kyoto and learn about Fusuma and Shoji doors from July 30-August 5. Due to this project, the Japanese House is
- [A Trike Called Funk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-trike-called-funk/) - Join us this July for three Juxtaposed Flows workshops! Juxtaposed Flows is a participatory dance series led by A Trike Called Funk, that brings together members from different dance communities for a unique combination of fun-filled dance learning and activities. For the first series on July 12th, visitors will learn steps from Dancehall with “Ms.
- [Light and Shadow Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/light-and-shadow-play-4/) - Explore light and shadow using a variety of everyday objects. What kinds of shapes will you create? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Dizzy Marker Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-marker-drawing-4/) - Take markers for a spin and find a new way to make your mark! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Movement Jamboree](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/movement-jamboree/) - Join us for interactive experience that encourages children to move all parts of their bodies in different ways. Try long jump or roll, bean bag toss, mini-hurdles, baton pass, and more! Physical activity enhances children's physical literacy, building a base of knowledge that will help them to make informed choices regarding their own physical activity
- [Pin the Tail on Eeyore](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pin-the-tail-on-eeyore/) - Eeyore, the beloved donkey, has lost his tail! He’s checked every inch of the Hundred Acre Woods and it’s nowhere to be found! He is feeling very sad without his tail and he needs his friends to help. Can you make Eeyore a new tail? Use your creativity and imagination to design, decorate, and draw
- [Bounce Like Tigger Obstacle Course](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/bounce-like-tigger-obstacle-course/) - Put on your Tigger tails and bounce through the Hundred Acre Wood! Avoid obstacles by weaving through cones, hopping over pool noodles, and stepping on stones to safely reach the end of the forest. It’s a blustery day out there so get to the finish line as fast as you can. On your mark, get
- [Dizzy Marker Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-marker-drawing-3/) - Take markers for a spin and find a new way to make your mark! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Studio Playground: Clowning & Improv Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/studio-playground-clowning-improv-workshop-3/) - Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children's Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and
- [Abilities Dance Boston: The Banned Ballet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/abilities-dance-boston-the-banned-ballet/) - Join us for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston's "The Banned Ballet" come to life! Abilities Dance Boston will be performing scenes across three weekends that showcase the vibrant characters that both celebrate and push against the power of storytelling. Abilities Dance Boston will also showcase other repertoire pieces across these three weekends. Visitors will get
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-14/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-13/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Family DIY Playdough (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-diy-playdough-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Light and Shadow Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/light-and-shadow-play-3/) - Explore light and shadow using a variety of everyday objects. What kinds of shapes will you create? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [International Mud Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/international-mud-day/) - Happy International Mud Day! Enjoy the delight of squishing, mixing, and splatting dirt while making a big mess! Celebrate by baking mud pies, cupcakes, or a whole mud feast in our Curiosity Kitchen.
- [FREEDOM TO IMAGINE: Jazz Urbane’s Imagine Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/freedom-to-imagine-jazz-urbanes-imagine-orchestra-concert/) - Music is a universal language. Through music, we can time travel to different places and time. Music is our natural environment, the sounds we take in when we pause, listen and question. Music helps us discover new worlds, or make our own world, and learn how to share it with others. Music is color, emotion,
- [FREEDOM TO MOVE: Dance Party with A Trike Called Funk, featuring Boston Rhythm Riders](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/freedom-to-move-dance-party-with-a-trike-called-funk-featuring-boston-rhythm-riders/) - Join us outside on the plaza for this pop-up dance party, led by MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers and DJ EdWord Galan, playing funky music that will inspire you to bust a move - or learn a new one! With a special appearance from Boston Rhythm Riders, children and adults alike can learn footwork
- [FREEDOM TO SAY IT OUT LOUD: Sharing Our Dreams for a Better Future Art Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/freedom-to-say-it-out-loud-sharing-our-dreams-for-a-better-future-art-workshop/) - Freedom began with a dream! Led by the Museum's Senior Educator of Equity, Empathy and Identity, this workshop celebrates the culmination of nearly 250 years of dreams that were spoken, shouted, sung, written, and illustrated, until people all over the country became allies in our collective fight for freedom. Join us to draw YOUR dreams
- [FREEDOM TO CELEBRATE: Hamilton-Garrett Drumline Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/freedom-to-celebrate-hamilton-garrett-drumline-performance/) - Juneteenth celebrations kick-off the day with a dynamic performance and procession led by the Hamilton-Garrett Drumline! Established in 2022, the Hamilton-Garrett Drumline is a percussion and horn ensemble for Boston youth aged 10-18. Hamilton-Garrett’s mission is based on preserving and celebrating marching style drumming within Black musical traditions - pulling from the New Orleans second-line,
- [Build the Change: A Climate Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-the-change-a-climate-event-2/) - Join us for a one-day climate event with hands-on activities. Design a tool to remove trash from a sea star's home, create a home for a crab, explore some natural materials, and more!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-12/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Critter Weekend: Professor Bugman](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-professor-bugman-5/) - Join us for a special live animal program with visiting biologist Professor Bugman!
- [Critter Weekend: Professor Bugman](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-professor-bugman-4/) - Join us for a special live animal program with visiting biologist Professor Bugman!
- [Critter Weekend: The Reptile Nook](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-the-reptile-nook/) - Join us for a special live animal program with our friends from The Reptile Nook!
- ["A Normal Pig" Storytime & Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/a-normal-pig-storytime-workshop/) - Join author and illustrator K-Fai Steele for a storytime followed by a writing and drawing workshop! Learn drawing secrets and how to develop a fun and interesting character and story. Or just come for a really good storytime.This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Adults must be present throughout the
- [Family Art Workshop: Collage a Card (Sign-up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-collage-a-card-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a special art making workshop exploring color, texture, and patterns in this special collage workshop.This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [Breakdancing Workshop with the Floor Lords](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/breakdancing-workshop-with-the-floor-lords/) - Come experience one of the five elements of Hip Hop called ‘Breaking’ – a style of dance that’ll have you spinning & grooving, with a workshop led by The Floor Lords breakdance crew. Join the cypher, learn a new move, and express yourself freely! This workshop is recommended for children age 6+ and their grownups.
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-4/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Studio Playground: Clowning & Improv Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/studio-playground-clowning-improv-workshop-2/) - Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children's Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-3/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-3/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Sew a Creature (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-sew-a-creature-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Create your own creature using fabric, buttons, yarn, and more! Make a pattern, cut it out, sew it together on a sewing machine, and add any accessories to make it into whatever creature you imagined. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front
- [Stamp Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-making-3/) - Use foam to create your own stamp. Test it out, and take it home when you're done! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-20/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to Morningstar Access (Registration Only)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-morningstar-access-registration-only-3/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large
- [Art & Storytelling with Artist Ngoc-Tran Vu / Nghệ Thuật & Kể Chuyện với Nghệ Sĩ Ngọc-Trần VũA](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-storytelling-with-artist-ngoc-tran-vu/) - Meet Ngoc-Tran Vu - a multimedia artist and cultural organizer, based in in Boston's Dorchester community. Tran is an interdisciplinary visual creator, educator, and storyteller. Inspired by one of Tran's favorite children’s books “Hundred Years of Happiness”, a Vietnamese family story about love and care for each other, create your own art, based on your
- [Interactive Music Performance with Subdrift Boston](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/interactive-music-performance-with-subdrift-boston/) - A Baraat procession and meet the instruments interactive experience, featuring Subdrift Boston musicians. Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 - May 26, 2024Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month throughout May, with a series of activities developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Between
- [My Home: Book Making and Story-Sharing Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/my-home-book-making-and-story-sharing-workshop/) - Come learn how to make a book from only a sheet of paper! Following interdisciplinary artist, Joanna Tam, write down and draw your own stories of what home means to you. At the end, there will be the chance to share your story with other people in the workshop! Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)
- [Mental Health Month: Cozy Space](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mental-health-month-cozy-space/) - Come play in our cozy space!Play can be loud or quiet. A cozy space is one of many ways to provide a safe space to play. Also, watch this video and make your cozy space at home!
- [Celebrate Mental Health Month - Flute Choir from Me2/](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-mental-health-month-flute-choir-from-me2/) - Music can help process thoughts and feelings, as it reminds us of many different feelings we experience.Enjoy music by the Flute Choir from Me2/! The Flute Choir will first start in The Common, and then spread in different parts of the Museum. Me2/ serves as a model organization where people with and without mental illnesses
- [Harbor Homes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/harbor-homes/) - What makes a good home for a crab? What kinds of things would you put in their home to keep them safe and happy? Use simple art materials to design welcoming places for local marine wildlife to live.
- [Harbor Clean Up](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/harbor-clean-up/) - Our seastars and crabs have some things in their home that don't belong! Design and build a tool that can help remove the trash and keep their home clean.
- [Meet Tasting History Cookbook Student Authors!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-tasting-history-cookbook-student-authors/) - Every year, Jessica Lander's Lowell High School students write a cookbook called Tasting History to share their experiences of immigrating to the USA and their favorite family recipes. Join us in the You, Me, We! kitchen to hear how sharing food and stories can bring people together!
- [Drawing with Bren Bataclan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/drawing-with-bren-bataclan/) - Join visual artist Bren Bataclan for a drawing workshop inspired by his own original artwork. Bren’s pieces explore his immigration experience from the Philippines to the United States, Philippine mythology, and the current situations migrants are facing in the United States and beyond. This drawing workshop is an easy and fun way to learn how
- [Subdrift Boston Presents: Storybook Reading with Author Zain Bandali](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/subdrift-boston-presents-storybook-reading-with-author-zain-bandali/) - Join us for the reading of “Mehndi Boy” with children’s book author Zain Bandali, a sweet story exploring creative identity and gender through the eyes of a little boy who loves mehndi. About Zain BandaliHis debut children's book Mehndi Boy, is a Silver Birch Express Nominee and was recognized as a “Best Bet” by the
- [The Music of South India](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-music-of-south-india/) - Join us for a workshop led by Violinist Kavita Shankar and enjoy the world of Carnatic music - a form of Indian Classical Music named after the region of its origin. Learn about the basics, hear how the instruments sound from live music and recordings, and learn how to sing a song.Celebrating Asian American Pacific
- [Berklee Indian Exchange Presents: Saarang - Colors of Indian Fusion Music](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/berklee-indian-exchange-presents-saarang-colors-of-indian-fusion-music/) - Join us for a concert by Berklee Indian Exchange, exploring new horizons in Indian Fusion Music, featuring a trio of musicians who bring their own unique flair. Shivaraj Natraj, a virtuoso in Carnatic percussion and beatboxing, lends his extraordinary talent as a vocal percussionist. Accompanying him on the electric guitar is Inesh Krishnamurthy, whose profound
- [Lion Dance with Nüwa Athletic Club](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lion-dance-with-nuwa-athletic-club/) - Join us for a dynamic performance of a traditional Chinese lion dance, with Nüwa Athletic Club. Watch performers mimic lions' movements in a lion costume that represents good luck and prosperity. In Chinese and other Asian cultures, Lion Dances are typically performed during the Lunar New Year, and for other significant occasions. Based in Boston,
- [My Heritage, Your Heritage: Interactive Story-Sharing Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/my-heritage-your-heritage-interactive-story-sharing-workshop/) - Join interdisciplinary artist Joanna Tam in this interactive story-sharing workshop and share stories about your heritage. Come learn about Joanna’s beloved hometown of Hong Kong, and hear a reading of some of her favorite books that were written and illustrated by AAPI authors. Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, May 5 - May
- [Colors in Grace with Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/colors-in-grace-with-ms-chu-lings-dance-academy/) - Join us for a vibrant and colorful performance of Ms. Chu Ling’s Dance Academy, a mixed age group of youth and adult dancers.Founded in 1998 after moving to Boston from Beijing, Chu Ling founded the academy to bring more diversity and different cultures to the local dance community. This performance mixes traditional Chinese dance with
- [Little Feet, Big Moves: Exploring South Indian Dance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/little-feet-big-moves-exploring-south-indian-dance/) - Step into the vibrant world of South Indian dance with this dance workshop geared for young children. "Little Feet, Big Moves” offers a captivating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of South India through the traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam and Carnatic music. Led by Shriya Srinivasan, a professional Bharathanatyam dancer, visitors will embark on
- [Magic Rainbow Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/magic-rainbow-art/) - Try out this easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique that reveals a rainbow of colors. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to Morningstar Access (Registration Only)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-morningstar-access-registration-only-2/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement-2/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-3/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Studio Playground: Clowning & Improv Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/studio-playground-clowning-improv-workshop/) - Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children's Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Paper Circuits (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-paper-circuits-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Combine technology and papercraft to create a picture that lights up. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [PVC Creations!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations-5/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Meet the Artist: Drew Katz](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist-drew-katz/) - Come experience the new Gallery exhibition and meet the artist!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Air Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-air-play-2/) - Send materials soaring through the air! See how different things like paper, streamers, balls and more float and fly. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [CreatedBytes: NE FIRST brings LEGO League Explore](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-ne-first-brings-lego-league-explore/) - NE FIRST brings LEGO League Explore to Boston Children's Museum with their LEGO robotic creations for a festival of learning! Check out more about our Creator at: NEFIRST.org CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet
- [Kintsugi Art Workshop With Tatsuya “Tad” Murao (Sign up at Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/kintsugi-art-workshop-with-tatsuya-tad-murao-sign-up-at-art-lab/) - Meet Kintsugi artist Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the beauty of Japanese Kintsugi art! Celebrate Mother's Day by making something unique out of broken ceramics, sea glasses, and mosaic tiles, inspired by Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-19/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED at 12pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-at-12pm/) - Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED at 12pm for the Museum Gala.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-11/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Celebrate Kyoto! - Boston Kyoto Sister Cities 65th Anniversary](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-kyoto-boston-kyoto-sister-cities-65th-anniversary-2/) - Join us to celebrate the Boston Kyoto Sister Cities 65th Anniversary through Taiko drumming performance, Shishimai lion dance & parade, Shikishi art making, Origami, and many more! Don’t forget to visit the Japanese House exhibit - an authentic 140-year-old house. It was a very special gift from Kyoto to Boston on the 20th Anniversary of
- [Celebrate Kyoto! - Boston Kyoto Sister Cities 65th Anniversary](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-kyoto-boston-kyoto-sister-cities-65th-anniversary/) - Join us to celebrate the Boston Kyoto Sister Cities 65th Anniversary through Taiko drumming performance, Shishimai lion dance & parade, Shikishi art making, Origami, and many more! Don’t forget to visit the Japanese House exhibit - an authentic 140-year-old house. It was a very special gift from Kyoto to Boston on the 20th Anniversary of
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to Morningstar Access (Registration Only)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-morningstar-access-registration-only/) - Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. At these times, we have a limit of 100 guests, and children and their families can explore the Museum with less concern about large
- [Painting with Pencils](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/painting-with-pencils/) - Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds – painting and drawing. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED at 1pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-at-1pm-2/) - Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED at 1pm for a private event.
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-copy/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [STEAM Sprouts: Thread It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-thread-it-2/) - Slide, slip, and loop through tube, large rings, and other materials! Practice your fine motor skills by threading objects of different shapes and sizes together. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes
- [STEAM Sprouts: Thread It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-thread-it/) - Slide, slip, and loop through tube, large rings, and other materials! Practice your fine motor skills by threading objects of different shapes and sizes together. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes
- [Family Art Workshop: Layer By Layer (Sign-up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-layer-by-layer-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a special art making workshop exploring color, texture, and patterns in this special print and collage workshop. This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [Pigs in Space](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pigs-in-space/) - Sometimes fun and surprising things happen during Spring into Play week! Have you been to our Dinos in Space exhibit? Well, today, pigs are taking over. Come get to know some friendly pigs in space who will be taking up residence in the exhibit for one morning only.
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday-2/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Boston Music Project: Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-music-and-movement/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Marble Mazes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-marble-mazes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-3/) - Use a paper plate as a base and add obstacles made from cardboard, straws, and pipe cleaners to create your own sculpture for a marble to ride through. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Spring into Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/spring-into-play/) - What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? With blocks or dolls or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week! Cardboard Play! Create with cardboard, dress up and dance, and have a pretend tea party in a weeklong celebration of all
- [Boston Lyric Opera Stories: Cinderella](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-lyric-opera-stories-cinderella/) - Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we can bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in
- [Mystery Bags](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-bags/) - See what you can create using a bag of mystery materials. What will you find inside? The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Playful Movement Workshop with Urbanity Dance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/playful-movement-workshop-with-urbanity-dance/) - Explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement, blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Visitors will focus on flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together, and express themselves!
- [Create with Crayons & Tape](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/create-with-crayons-tape-3/) - Practice small movements such as peeling, ripping, and sticking with tape! Little hands will love making imaginative designs with simple materials. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [CreatedBytes: Northeastern Fun Labs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-northeastern-fun-labs/) - Play games that students from the Engineering department have created at Northeastern Fun Labs! CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet a Creator as they do a showcase or a hands-on activity. You might meet
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-18/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [CreatedBytes: American Chemical Society of Northeastern](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-american-chemical-society-of-northeastern/) - Try out some Earth Day themed chemistry experiments with Northeastern American Chemical Society! Check out more about our Creator at: https://www.nesacs.org CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet a Creator as they do a showcase
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Introduction to Wood Burning (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-introduction-to-wood-burning-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Experiment with various wood burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it-3/) - Create and build whatever you imagine using Strictly Briks! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Tear It Up!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-tear-it-up-2/) - Rip, tear, and peel! Play with different types of paper and other materials. Rip the materials into small pieces, crumple them in your hands, and notice different textures. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the
- [Three Pigs Remix](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/three-pigs-remix/) - Join us for a performance co-produced by Boston Children's Museum and Boston Conservatory at Berklee! Three little pigs. One big, bad wolf. Three exciting outcomes. Michael Ching’s delightful 30-minute children’s opera is a “remix” of the classic folktale about three friends who work together when times get rough. In this remix, three important themes are
- [Boston Music Project: Women History Month Quartet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-women-history-month-quartet/) - Celebrate Women’s History Month with Boston Music Project! Join us for an interactive concert featuring a Boston Music Project chamber quartet, while they highlight the music of women composers.
- [Family Art Workshop: Love Your Face (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-love-your-face-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a special art making workshop exploring masks taught by a visiting artist. This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [CreatedBytes: Flor Delgadillo](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-flor-delgadillo/) - Check out Flor Delgadillo's STEAM based art and create your own! Check out more about our Creator at: https://arte-flor-delgadillo.myportfolio.com/arte-flor-delgadillo CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet a Creator as they do a showcase or a
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-17/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Life in Space Screening](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/life-in-space-screening/) - Join us for a 15-minute video presentation about life in space, from the perspective of NASA astronaut, and former NFL player, Leland Melvin.
- [Dress to Express: E-Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dress-to-express-e-week/) - Imagine yourself in an engineering career! Join us for an hour of play, music and dress up fun.
- [AI Storytelling](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/ai-storytelling-2/) - Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a form of computer science that imitates human behavior - like speech and language, or making decisions. Join us for an interactive workshop that blends the art of storytelling with DALL·E 2 - a new A.I. system that can create realistic images and art from a simple description. See your wildest
- [Wiggle Wednesday](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wiggle-wednesday/) - Enjoy music and dance together! Wiggle Wednesday is a 30 - 45 minute class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers that offers an engaging and fun environment to have developmentally meaningful experiences together. This class offers young learners and their caregivers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive
- [Explore Texture Rubbing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-texture-rubbing/) - Create a design of mixed patterns and textures by rubbing crayons over a variety of familiar and found objects. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Balls & Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balls-tubes-3/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using cardboard, tubes, blocks, and tape. Then experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-16/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Art of Kintsugi with Tatsuya Murao – Mending, Repairing, & Restoring](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-of-kintsugi-with-tatsuya-murao-mending-repairing-restoring/) - Meet Tatsuya “Tad” Murao of Kintsugi Boston and learn about the Japanese Art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing and restoring broken pottery items. Rather than making broken parts look brand-new, Kintsugi sees repaired parts as beautiful and celebrates flaws as something unique to be embraced. While being inspired by his art,
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Sound](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-ice-3/) - Touch, tap, shake! Discover the sounds that both instruments and everyday objects make. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Engineering Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/engineering-week-2/) - Engineers work with others to solve problems for people, communities, and animals. Be an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February vacation week that you can explore, create, test and try again!
- [Critter Day: Animal World Experience (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-day-animal-world-experience-asl-interpreted/) - Join us for a special live animal presentation from our friends at Animal World Experience! This program will be ASL interpreted.
- [CreatedBytes: MathTalk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-mathtalk/) - Experience an active Math installation with MathTalk! Check out more about our Creator at: https://math-talk.com/ CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet a Creator as they do a showcase or a hands-on activity. You might
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Zoetropes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-zoetropes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [CreatedBytes: E-Green LLC](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-e-green-llc/) - Explore colors and shadows formed by hand gestures or items with E-Green LLC. Check out more about our Creator at: https://e-green.us/ CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the Museum. Come meet a Creator as they do a showcase
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LEGO Robotics Snowplow (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-lego-robotics-snowplow-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Explore the basics of robotics using LEGO. Build a robot that can push the "snow" away, then try your hand at programming it. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Critter Day: Animal World Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-day-animal-world-experience/) - Meet some fascinating animals and learn about their winter adaptations with Animal World Experience!
- [STEAM Family Screen Printing (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-screen-printing-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own design on fabric as you screen print in this one hour workshop. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [White on Black Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/white-on-black-drawing/) - Explore using a white pencil or crayon to draw on black paper for a different art-making experience! This reverse drawing experience will extend creative thinking and provide new artistic discoveries. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [LEGO Zipline](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lego-zipline-3/) - Design a Lego contraption that can successfully travel across a zip line! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Tangrams!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/tangrams/) - Make pictures of people, animals and other designs using only 7 geometric shapes and your imagination! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Ice](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-ice-2/) - Play with Ice! Feel it with your hands, move it around with tool, and watch how it changes as it melts. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-15/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Guided Visits of Kyo-no-Machiya - 15 minutes Tours of Our Authentic Historic House from Kyoto, Japan!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/guided-visits-of-kyo-no-machiya-15-minutes-tours-of-our-authentic-historic-house-from-kyoto-japan/) - Welcome to the Japanese House! Take off your shoes and follow the Museum staff who will take you inside an authentic 100-years old silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. This House was a gift to the City of Boston from the City of Kyoto on the 20th Anniversary of their sister city relationship in 1979.
- [The Five Senses: I. Through Windows and Mirrors: Seeing Multiple Ways](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-five-senses-i-through-windows-and-mirrors-seeing-multiple-ways/) - Join us to be decorated by a Henna artist! Henna is a natural and temporary dye that comes from a plant (lawsonia inermis), with natural colors from flowers and leaves. Often used across cultures and religions to celebrate holidays and special occasions, visitors will be invited to choose a symbol or create a design that
- [Disco Altar and Dance Traditions: Creating New Ways of Worship](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/disco-altar-and-dance-traditions-creating-new-ways-of-worship/) - Come together to dance and reflect back the beauty of our world through a mirrored “disco altarpiece.” Visitors from all walks of life are invited! The art of dance and how we use our bodies through movement, is a way of expressing one’s fullest self. In Catholic faith traditions, dance can also be a ritual,
- [Exploring Hanukkah: A Journey of Light and Tradition](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/exploring-hanukkah-a-journey-of-light-and-tradition/) - Come discover the excitement of “The Dreidel Game”, decorate your own dreidel, and learn how to play the game with other people! Hanukkah is a special celebration filled with stories, traditions, and joyful activities. Join us for a hands-on exploration of the beautiful festival of Hanukkah! This program is recommended for visitors ages 5+ and
- [Winter Solstice Sound Bath with Back Bay Ringers](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/winter-solstice-sound-bath-with-back-bay-ringers/) - Join us for a wonderful array of winter sounds by the Back Bay Ringers, as we celebrate the music of Winter Solstice with handbells.
- [Paper Orchestra Graduation with Boston Music Project](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/paper-orchestra-graduation-with-boston-music-project-2/) - Enjoy a performance from the Boston Music Project’s Paper Orchestra as part of their graduation ceremony. Following the performance, Boston Music Project staff will host an instrument zoo, where visitors can see what it’s like to play a violin or cello.
- [Kamishibai Storytime "Kasa Jizo - Hats for Jizos" with Japan Society of Boston](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/kamishibai-storytime-kasa-jizo-hats-for-jizos-with-japan-society-of-boston/) - Join Joanne and Naoko of the Japan Society of Boston for Kamishibai, the traditional Japanese storytelling! Listen to one of the most popular Japanese folktales “Kasa Jizo – Hats for Jizos”. The story takes place on one snowy New Year’s Eve and is about kindness and compassion. Jizo is a deity known as a protector
- [CreatedBytes: LetGoYourMind](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdbytes-letgoyourmind/) - Explore LEGOs and magnets with LetGoYourMind's LEGO Maglev. Magnetic Levitation is the ability for the LEGO vehicle to stay suspended above the track. Check out more about our Creator at: https://www.letgoyourmind.com/ CreatedBytes extends the CreatedBy Festival all year long, celebrating STEAM by bringing inventors, innovators, and high-tech tinkerers in the New England Area to the
- [Meet the Brass! Winter Edition](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-brass-winter-edition/) - Join the Boston Music Project for a live brass quintet playing winter favorites. Learn about how brass players make sounds on their instruments and the differences between a trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba.
- [The Polar Playground Is Closed](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-polar-playground-is-closed/) - The Polar Playground is closed in the morning. Please enjoy the experience in the afternoon!
- [Nutcracker Spectacular with United Dance Company](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-with-united-dance-company/) - Do you know how the Nutcracker came to be? Join us to discover the epic story of love, adventure, and magic! United Dance Company brings together professional dancers, choreographers, and students, championing inclusion and working as a leader in specialized dance and art education for youth and young adults with Down syndrome. Come be inspired
- [Nutcracker Spectacular with Urban Nutcracker](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-with-urban-nutcracker/) - Enjoy excerpts from Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker, presented by City Ballet of Boston, which is a modern remix of the classic holiday story. Set in present-day downtown Boston, the Urban Nutcracker features a wide variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, hip-hop, flamenco, Ukrainian folk, and jazz. The sounds of Duke Ellington blend with the
- [Nutcracker Spectacular with North Atlantic Ballet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/nutcracker-spectacular-with-north-atlantic-ballet/) - Join Clara and her friends for a reading of The Nutcracker, featuring the North Atlantic Ballet with a mix of professional dancers and students. Come watch them perform pieces and of the Nutcracker story, with a meet and greet of the characters after the performance!
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-5/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum! This program is sponsored by Citizens Bank.
- [Happy NOON Year!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/happy-noon-year-2/) - Join us for the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Enjoy the special fun of the New Year's Eve during the day without having to stay up until the midnight. Make NOON Year party hats throughout the day. At noon, join the countdown all around the Museum with pretend fireworks!
- [Dizzy Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-drawing/) - Join us before the show, in front of the Kidstage Theater for a Nutcracker inspired art activity! Learn how to make a spin art drawing, inspired by the spinning and twirling of ballet dancers in the Nutcracker performances.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Snow Dough](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-snow-dough/) - Play with our homemade snow dough. Touch it, smash it, crumble it, and even roll it into a snowball! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Family Art Workshop: What Makes You Shine? Lantern-making (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-what-makes-you-shine-lantern-making-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - What are you hopeful for? What brings you joy? Explore lanterns from around the world and through the ages, reflect on what makes you shine, and design your own lantern to light your Autumnal adventures. This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in
- [Laser Cut String Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/laser-cut-string-art-3/) - Use laser-cut designs to practice your weaving and embroidery skills. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED at 1pm](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-at-1pm/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-14/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic-2/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-12/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 1 hour drop in and out class.
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-3/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine. The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Handel and Haydn Society Youth Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/handel-and-haydn-society-youth-performance/) - Join us for a varied program of music featuring selections that explore Latin American choral music. The selections range from the traditional songs to the modern, all sharing the power of music to communicate across languages, across genres, and across the centuries. The New Voices and Treble Chorus of the Handel and Haydn Youth Choruses
- [Boston Music Project Chamber Performance: Spooky Funk Band](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-chamber-performance-spooky-funk-band/) - Join us for a thrilling musical experience featuring Boston Music Project's Spooky Funky Band, playing funky seasonal tunes! Stick around after the concert for a chance to play around with instruments like violin, guitar, and drums. Come dressed up in your most creative costume and get ready to groove to the beat!
- [Explore Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-weaving/) - Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers! Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Stop Motion Storytelling (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-stop-motion-storytelling-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create a storyboard then film your own animated movie using toy animals and other props. Maybe you’ll win an Oscar! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Pick It Up!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-pick-it-up/) - Practice using scoops, tweezers, and your hands to rescue objects trapped behind a spider web! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-13/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-11/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [Wicked High Tide](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wicked-high-tide/) - Join Stone Living Lab for activities on sea-level rise. Observe flooding from a King Tide, right outside the Museum. Rain boots encouraged! These "wicked high tides" are natural phenomenon that occur a few times each year, with tides 2-4 feet higher than normal. Learn more about Stone Living Lab and Wicked High Tides, please visit:
- [Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Laura Sanchez and Co.](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-with-laura-sanchez-and-co/) - Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Laura Sanchez Flamenco Co., a program for kids of all ages! Join us in the Common from 12:00-3:00PM to make a "Abanico" – a traditional fan significant to Spanish culture and the history of flamenco dance. Stick around to use your fan during a live performance from Laura Sanchez
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Sewing Handwarmers (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-sewing-handwarmers-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Learn the basics of sewing by creating your own cozy handwarmer. Trace a pattern, cut it out, and stitch the pieces together on a sewing machine. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-4/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum!
- [Artbarn Community Theater: Out of the Box Productions - "Follow the Leader"](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/artbarn-community-theater-out-of-the-box-productions-follow-the-leader/) - Join us for Out of the Box Productions: Artbarn Community Theater’s production of ‘Follow the Leader’, a show that explores the ways in which anyone can be, and often is, a leader. Out of the Box Productions is a traveling production that showcases 4th-6th grade students from Brookline Public Schools, and focuses on creating theater
- [Jazz is Joy! with the Imagine Orchestra](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/jazz-is-joy-with-the-imagine-orchestra/) - Join us for one-hour creative exploration with Jazz Urbane’s Imagine Orchestra! Music is a universal language. Through music, we can travel to different places and time. Music is in our natural environment - the sounds we take in when we pause, listen and question. Music helps us discover new worlds, or make our own world,
- [Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel with Boston Lyric Opera](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/opera-stories-hansel-and-gretel-with-boston-lyric-opera/) - Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Hansel & Gretel. In this dynamic, one-hour presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-10/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Stamp & Sketch](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-sketch/) - Rubber stamps are a great way to get kids’ creative juices flowing, their pencils moving, and big smiles! Promote imagination and story-building skills for some serious fun! The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-5/) - Combine familiar and unfamiliar objects to make a whimsical balancing sculpture! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Meet the Artist: Sarah E. Jenkins](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist-sarah-e-jenkins/) - Come experience the new Gallery exhibition and meet the artist.
- [CreatedBy Festival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdby-festival-2/) - Boston Children’s Museum offers joyful STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) learning experiences for children and families every day of the year. But, during Mass STEM Week, we kick the celebration into high gear with CreatedBy by giving access to our New England STEAM partners to our visitors. CreatedBy Festival (formerly the Boston Mini
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-12/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Birds of a Feather Collage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/birds-of-a-feather-collage/) - Use a variety of materials to add texture and color to a photo of a familiar bird and make a colorful collage. The Art Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-4/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Making Papermaking (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-making-papermaking-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Turn old paper into new by making your own recycled paper! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Boats Afloat](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boats-afloat/) - Join our special guests U.S. Navy sailors currently serving on board Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), soon to be the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, in designing boats and testing how well they float!
- [Ozobots: Coding with Heroic Robots](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/ozobots-coding-with-heroic-robots-2/) - Learn how you can use your own robot hero to help solve problems.
- [Ozobots: Coding with Heroic Robots](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/ozobots-coding-with-heroic-robots/) - Learn how you can use your own robot hero to help solve problems.
- [Family Art Workshop: Sound Art (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/family-art-workshop-sound-art-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join the amazing duo, Diamond Arrington and Kaijeh Johnson, for a Sound Art workshop! Explore the magic of recycled materials, cool objects, and everyday household items like never before. Unleash your inner artist and musician as you craft giant sound sculptures. Get your hands dirty, zoom in on sound, and leave with awesome ideas to
- [Other Worldly Materials](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/other-worldly-materials-3/) - Work with scientists to experiment and examine materials and substances out of this world like ectoplasm, gamma radioactive slime, Kryptonite, Vibranium and more.
- [Superhero Mask Creation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-mask-creation-5/) - Create your very own superhero mask.
- [Superhero Shield Fabrication](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-shield-fabrication-2/) - Create your own super shield just like Wonder Woman and Captain America.
- [Superhero Mask Creation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-mask-creation-4/) - Create your very own superhero mask.
- [Superhero Shield Fabrication](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-shield-fabrication/) - Create your own super shield just like Wonder Woman and Captain America.
- [Superhero Mask Creation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-mask-creation-3/) - Create your very own superhero mask.
- [Other Worldly Materials](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/other-worldly-materials-2/) - Work with scientists to experiment and examine materials and substances out of this world like ectoplasm, gamma radioactive slime, Kryptonite, Vibranium and more.
- [Superhero Mask Creation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-mask-creation-2/) - Create your very own superhero mask.
- [Superhero Mask Creation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-mask-creation/) - Create your very own superhero mask.
- [Other Worldly Materials](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/other-worldly-materials/) - Work with scientists to experiment and examine materials and substances out of this world like ectoplasm, gamma radioactive slime, Kryptonite, Vibranium and more.
- [Superhero Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/superhero-week/) - Join Boston Children’s Museum for a week of heroic programs, activities, fun, and playful discoveries as we celebrate everyone’s favorite heroes! Visit Superhero Headquarters and test your skills to see if you have what it takes to become an honorary superhero. Can you make it through the agility obstacle course or solve different logic puzzles?
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Magnets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-magnets-2/) - Explore magnets of different shapes and sizes. See how they stick together and pull them apart! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly.
- [Amal Walks Across America: A Message of Hope for Children and Families Displaced from Their Homes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/little-amal-emerson-collaboration/) - Join us in KidStage to view a short interactive film about Amal's incredible journey, refugees, the challenges refugees face when finding home, and how organizations like Refuge Point are helping refugees find lasting solutions. Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled across 15 countries meeting more than
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-10/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [Guided Tours of Kyo-no-Machiya, the Museum’s Authentic Historic House from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/guided-tours-of-kyo-no-machiya-the-museums-authentic-historic-house-from-kyoto-japan-4/) - Welcome to the Japanese House! Join Museum staff to step inside an authentic, 100-year old silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. In 1979, the City of Kyoto gave this house to the City of Boston. Since few of these houses remain even in Japan today, it’s a unique experience for all. Take off your shoes
- [Guided Tours of Kyo-no-Machiya, the Museum’s Authentic Historic House from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/guided-tours-of-kyo-no-machiya-the-museums-authentic-historic-house-from-kyoto-japan-3/) - Welcome to the Japanese House! Join Museum staff to step inside an authentic, 100-year old silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. In 1979, the City of Kyoto gave this house to the City of Boston. Since few of these houses remain even in Japan today, it’s a unique experience for all. Take off your shoes
- [The Japanese House Exhibit Is Closed](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-japanese-house-exhibit-is-closed-all-day/) - Japaneses House is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Critter Weekend: Wingmasters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters-2/) - Get an up close look at some amazing birds of prey from our friends at Wingmasters! This program is recommended for kids ages 6+ and their grown-ups.
- [Critter Weekend: Wingmasters (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters-asl-interpreted-2/) - Get an up close look at some amazing birds of prey from our friends at Wingmasters! This program is recommended for kids ages 6+ and their grown-ups. This program is ASL interpreted.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-9/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [PVC Creations!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations-3/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend! The STEAM Lab typically closes for one hour between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Please check with staff in the Museum for details.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-11/) - Please check for hours and purchase tickets to reserve spots.
- [Explore Collections](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/explore-collections/) - Did you know that Boston Children's Museum has a collection? That means we've been collecting objects (rocks, shells, toys, games, and cultural materials) for many years! We invite you to check out some objects from our collection and share your stories about them. Help us choose objects that the Museum can display.
- [Summer of Creativity: Balls & Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-balls-tubes/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using cardboard, tubes, blocks, and tape. Then experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move! Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities,
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [PVC Creations!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend!
- [Art Lab Is Closed All Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/art-lab-is-closed-all-day/) - Art Lab is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-8/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Summer of Creativity: Clay](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-clay/) - Pinch, mold, and squeeze clay! Feel the clay in your hands and see what shapes you can create. Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as we explore
- [Summer of Creativity: Shaving Cream](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-shaving-cream/) - Make sculptures, scenes, and mountains using shaving cream. Squish the foam, get messy, and see what you can create. Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as we
- [Summer of Creativity: Big Drawing and Painting](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-big-drawing-and-painting/) - Draw and paint in a space bigger than a piece of paper! Explore different tools and ways to draw or paint. Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-7/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Summer of Creativity: Water and Ice](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-water-and-ice/) - Explore how ice and water feel with your hands, splash water, and move the ice around with tools. Watch how ice melts and turns into water! Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power
- [Guided Tours of Kyo-no-Machiya, the Museum’s Authentic Historic House from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/guided-tours-of-kyo-no-machiya-the-museums-authentic-historic-house-from-kyoto-japan/) - Welcome to the Japanese House! Join Museum staff to step inside an authentic, 100-year old silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. In 1979, the City of Kyoto gave this house to the City of Boston. Since few of these houses remain even in Japan today, it’s a unique experience for all. Take off your shoes
- [Fishing 101](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/fishing-101/) - Learn how to fish with Save the Harbor / Save the Bay!
- [Sound Bath Series](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sound-bath/) - Music has existed in nature long before humans defined it through notes and terms – wind blowing through trees, crickets chirping at night, the crashing of ocean waves, a heartbeat – music is part of the cycle of natural life. Indigenous practitioners of sound healing recognized the therapeutic value of music, and that sound frequencies
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-12/)
- [STEAM Lab Is Closed All Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-lab-is-closed-all-day-2/) - Art Lab is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-11/)
- [Wheelock Summer Theatre on Tour: Dragons Love Tacos](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wheelock-summer-theatre-on-tour-dragons-love-tacos/) - You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! Join us for the Kidstage premiere of Tacos Love Dragons, a musical theater retelling of the story of a boy and his dog watching a TV show about dragons, who unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve dragons to eat.
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-9/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Making Playdough (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-making-playdough-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own playdough using common household materials. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [PVC Creations!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/pvc-creations-2/) - Build with PVC pipes and connectors. Make your own project or work together with a friend!
- [Light and Shadow Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/light-and-shadow-play-2/) - Explore light and shadow using a variety of everyday objects. What kinds of shapes will you create?
- [Light and Shadow Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/light-and-shadow-play/) - Explore light and shadow using a variety of everyday objects. What kinds of shapes will you create?
- [Wet Chalk Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wet-chalk-art-2/) - Experience drawing with wet chalk on dark paper– it’s exciting to use familiar art supplies in a new and unexpected way!
- [Wet Chalk Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wet-chalk-art/) - Experience drawing with wet chalk on dark paper– it’s exciting to use familiar art supplies in a new and unexpected way!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-13/) - From July 3rd to Labor Day, September 4th, the Museum will be open 7 days a week with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum
- [Summer of Creativity: Bubbles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-bubbles/) - We’ll be moving the fun of our Bubbles exhibit outdoors! Explore bubble toys as well as make your own bubbles. It’s bubbles of fun! Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas,
- [Summer of Creativity: Sun Prints](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-spin-art/) - Create stunning silhouettes using found objects, a little bit of water, and sunlight! Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as we explore what it means to be
- [Summer of Creativity: Spin Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-sun-prints/) - Mix different colors of paint and watch them swirl together in surprising ways to make unique pieces of art. Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as we
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-3/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum!
- [Collections Heatwave! Toys and Games of Summer](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/collections-heatwave-toys-and-games-of-summer/) - What toys, games, or other objects do you associate with summer? Bring some of your favorite summer objects to the Museum to share them with our staff and see some of the objects in the Museum's collection that might also remind you of summer. Help us choose objects that the Museum can display related to
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-8/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [Guided Tours of Kyo-no-Machiya, the Museum’s Authentic Historic House from Kyoto, Japan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/guided-tours-of-kyo-no-machiya-the-museums-authentic-historic-house-from-kyoto-japan-2/) - Welcome to the Japanese House! Join Museum staff to step inside an authentic, 100-year old silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. In 1979, the City of Kyoto gave this house to the City of Boston. Since few of these houses remain even in Japan today, it’s a unique experience for all. Take off your shoes
- [Parachutes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/parachutes-2/) - Create and test your own mini parachute. See what materials can help your parachute make a safe landing!
- [Parachutes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/parachutes/) - Create and test your own mini parachute. See what materials can help your parachute make a safe landing!
- [Summer of Creativity: Outdoor Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/summer-of-creativity-outdoor-play/) - Challenge yourself with stepping stones, balance beams, hulahoops and other physical play! Summer of CreativityPush the limits of your creativity with Boston Children’s Museum this summer! Throughout July and August, Boston Children’s Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as we explore what it means to be creative.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-6/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Marble Mazes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-marble-mazes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab-2/) - Using a paper plate as a base, add obstacles made from cardboard, straws, and pipe cleaners to create your own sculpture for a marble to ride through. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Lab Is Closed All Day](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-lab-is-closed-all-day/) - STEAM Lab is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Creatures and Characters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creatures-and-characters-2/) - Choose a drawing prompt and create a creature or character inspired by the real world or your own imagination!
- [Wonderful Watercolor Pencils](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonderful-watercolor-pencils-2/) - Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds– painting and drawing.
- [Wonderful Watercolor Pencils](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/wonderful-watercolor-pencils/) - Discover the magic of watercolor pencils and explore the best of both worlds– painting and drawing.
- [Creatures and Characters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creatures-and-characters/) - Choose a drawing prompt and create a creature or character inspired by the real world or your own imagination!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-12/) - From July 3rd to Labor Day, September 4th, the Museum will be open 7 days a week with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum
- [The Japanese House Exhibit Is Closed for the Morning Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-japanese-house-exhibit-is-closed-for-the-morning-session/) - Japaneses House is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Shared Studios Portal](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/shared-studios-portal/) - The Shared Studios Portal is an immersive room, one wall of which is a screen that connects you to people in other portals around the world. Share your designs and creations with other children around the world who are working on the same challenges! On Sunday, during Build the Change: A Climate Event, there will
- [Build the Change: A Climate Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-the-change-a-climate-event/) - Help us imagine the future! Join Boston Children’s Museum for this one-day climate event and participate in hands-on activities about our changing world. As part of the LEGO Build the Change initiative, reimagine the waterfront outside our museum using LEGO bricks! You can also explore ways to protect coastal communities like our own with Stone
- [STEAM Family Workshop: DIY Zoetropes (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-diy-zoetropes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Carp Kites](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-carp-kites-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Tango-no-sekku (traditionally known as Boys' Day), symbolized with carp kites, miniature samurai helmet, and more. Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Carp Kites](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-carp-kites/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Tango-no-sekku (traditionally known as Boys' Day), symbolized with carp kites, miniature samurai helmet, and more. Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a
- [Castle of Our Skins - Flea and the Fly](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/castle-of-our-skins-flea-and-the-fly/) - Celebrating Black Music Month with Castle of our Skin's “The Flea and the Fly". It is a 30-minute, fun-filled, music and storytime experience, geared for children 4-8 years of age. Using music by Black women composers, including Maible Bailey, Florence Price, and Margaret Bonds, this original storybook tale written by Ashleigh Gordon teaches friendship and
- [The Japanese House Is Closed for Tatami Repair Project](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-japanese-house-is-closed-for-tatami-repair-project/) - Please visit the 3rd floor bridge by the Japanese House to learn more about the tatami repair project from June 23-25.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-9/)
- [STEAM Lab Is Closed for the Morning Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-lab-is-closed-for-the-morning-session/) - STEAM Lab is closed to the public for a school program. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [2D to 3D](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/2d-to-3d/) - Explore how flat shapes can be used to make 3D structures and sculptures!
- [2D to 3D](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/2d-to-3d-2/) - Explore how flat shapes can be used to make 3D structures and sculptures!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-10/)
- [Tatami Project 2023](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/tatami-project-2023/) - Tatami artisans are coming from Kyoto to renew our tatami floor in the Japanese House! Join us to learn about the Japanese tatami mats from the experts. While they fix the tatami floor mats, they will demonstrate the process. It's a rare opportunity! Please note: the Japanese House is closed during this tatami repair project.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-9/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-11/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-10/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [“Did You Eat Yet?” Art Making with Guest Artist Ngoc-Tran Vu](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/did-you-eat-yet-mural-making-with-guest-artist-ngoc-tran-vu/) - Join us as we welcome our guest artist Ngoc-Tran Vu at the Museum! Tran is a local community-based artist and a longtime friend of the Museum. Tran is currently working on a new public mural art project, in collaboration with the Food Pantry at Harbor Health and the City of Boston, and will soon to
- [The Japanese House Exhibit Is Closed for the Afternoon Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-japanese-house-exhibit-is-closed-for-the-afternoon-session/) - Japaneses House is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Exploring Coding! (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-exploring-coding-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Explore coding using a platform Scratch Jr. to program a character. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-youth-symphony-orchestra-concert-copy/) - Enjoy a special concert with talented musicians from Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra's Petite Ensemble. Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) is one of the most prestigious, comprehensive, and remarkable youth orchestras in the nation. Each year, BYSO serves over 500 children, ages 4 through 18, from Greater Boston and throughout New England. The students receive a
- [Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-youth-symphony-orchestra-concert/) - Enjoy a special concert with talented musicians from Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) is one of the most prestigious, comprehensive, and remarkable youth orchestras in the nation. Each year, BYSO serves over 500 children, ages 4 through 18, from Greater Boston and throughout New England. The students receive a transformative, classical
- [Tech Kitchen: Draw Music! (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/tech-kitchen-draw-music/) - Learn how to create your own original music using a software called Hyperscore. Hyperscore runs on a computer or notebook device and lets you create melodies and rhythms simply by touching the screen with your finger. Right away, you’ll hear how it sounds, and you can change it until it sounds just the way you
- [Stamp Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-making/) - Use foam to create your own stamp. Test it out, and take it home when you're done!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Sew a Creature (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-sew-a-creature-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Come create your own creature using fabric, buttons, yarn, and more! Make a pattern, cut it out, sew it together on a sewing machine, and add any accessories to make it into what you imagined. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front
- [Critter Weekend: Professor Bugman](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-professor-bugman-3/) - Meet some incredible insects with visiting scientist Professor Bugman!
- [Critter Weekend: Professor Bugman](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-professor-bugman-2/) - Meet some incredible insects with visiting scientist Professor Bugman!
- [Bubbles Exhibit Closes at 11:30am](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/bubbles-exhibit-closes-at-1130am/)
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-4/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-5/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Magnets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-magnets/) - Explore magnets of different shapes and sizes. See how they stick together and pull them apart! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-7/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-8/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Japan through Stories & Arts: SAORI Weaving Workshop (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-through-stories-arts-saori-weaving-workshop-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us for a SAORI weaving workshop with a guest artist, Mihoko Wakabayashi of SAORI Worcester. Learn some basic weaving techniques and make a small textile. This one-hour workshop is recommended for children age 6 and up and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the Art Lab. This is
- [Dizzy Marker Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-marker-drawing/) - Take markers for a spin and find a new way to make your mark!
- [Dizzy Marker Drawing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dizzy-marker-drawing-2/) - Take markers for a spin and find a new way to make your mark!
- [Stamp Making](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-making-2/) - Use foam to create your own stamp. Test it out, and take it home when you're done!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-8/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-10/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-9/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Experience Flamenco with Laura Sanchez](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/experience-flamenco-with-laura-sanchez/) - Join us in for a Flamenco experience with Laura Sanchez Flamenco Company! This interactive workshop will include a live demonstration of the traditional music and dance of Flamenco, originating from Southern Spain. Come and play with castanets, small wooden percussion instruments popular in the Flamenco tradition, and have fun dancing and signing with your friends.
- [Japan through Stories & Arts: SAORI Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-through-stories-arts-saori-weaving-2/) - Join Boston Children’s Museum and the Japan Society of Boston for interactive programs that invite you to experience Japan through stories and arts. Meet our guest artist Mihoko and try Saori Weaving to make collaborative art! This program is part of the Japanese Cultural Collaborative: A Boston Children’s Museum & Japan Society of Boston Partnership
- [STEAM Sprouts: Roll It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-roll-it-2/) - Experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Roll It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-roll-it/) - Experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move! Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool.
- [DEAFinitely Crew Performance & ASL-Hip Hop Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/deafinitely-crew-performance-asl-hip-hop-workshop/) - Come celebrate National Deaf History Month with a dance performance and ASL workshop by DEAFinitely Crew! Learn the importance of inclusivity and equal accessibility for those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or experiencing hearing loss within our local communities. DEAFinitely, Inc. is a non-profit organization that empowers Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-disabled and hearing youth
- [The STEAM Lab Is Closed All Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/the-steam-lab-is-closed-all-today/) - The STEAM Lab is closed to the public. Please check the Museum web calendar for hours.
- [Mystery Boxes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-boxes-2/) - See what you can create using a box of mystery materials. What will you find inside?
- [Mystery Boxes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/mystery-boxes/) - See what you can create using a box of mystery materials. What will you find inside?
- [Northeastern Fun Labs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/northeastern-fun-labs/) - Calling all kids – Northeastern’s Fun Labs needs your help! Play-test physically interactive, electronic games designed, built, and programmed by Northeastern University engineering students. Play the games and share your feedback.
- [Texture Rubbing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/texture-rubbing-2/) - Create a design of mixed patterns and textures by rubbing crayons over a variety of familiar and found objects.
- [Talk, Read, Play - Flash Rhyme Mob](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/talk-read-play-flash-rhyme-mob/) - Sing a song, recite a rhyme, and do a dance! Join Antonio Mendéz from Boston Public Schools’ Countdown to Kindergarten and Museum staff for a citywide celebration of the Week of the Young Child. Come ready to giggle and wiggle! Follow the celebration at #TalkReadPlayBoston2023
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Cherry Blossoms](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-cherry-blossoms/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating the spring time and Sakura cherry blossoms. Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a display of artwork created by the students of
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Cherry Blossoms](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-cherry-blossoms-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating the spring time and Sakura cherry blossoms. Enjoy Victory Bouquets”, a display of artwork created by the students of
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Celebrate Hina-matsuri](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-celebrate-hina-matsuri-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Hina-matsuri. Hina-matsuri (often interpreted as Doll Festival, Peach Festival, or Girls' Day) is celebrated on March 3rd every year
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Celebrate Hina-matsuri](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-celebrate-hina-matsuri/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Hina-matsuri. Hina-matsuri (often interpreted as Doll Festival, Peach Festival, or Girls' Day) is celebrated on March 3rd every year
- [Creative Movement Workshop with Urbanity Dance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/creative-movement-workshop-with-urbanity-dance/) - Explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement, blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Visitors will focus on flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together, and express themselves!
- [Clowning Workshop with Studio Playground](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/clowning-workshop-with-studio-playground/) - Explore clowning with Studio Playground! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clown invites visitors to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and make a beautiful
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-6/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 30-minute class.
- [Play! Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/15059/) - Join the fun during April School Vacation week for some creative, open-ended play. Play is powerful – come experiment with familiar and unfamiliar materials, and try something new! Sunday, April 16 & Monday, April 17 / Friday afternoon, April 21 – Sunday, April 22Build with Imagination Playground – the big blue blocks! Create a home
- [Visiting Artist Workshop (Sign Up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/visiting-artist-workshop-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Join us in the Art Lab and make your own playful quilt-inspired artwork with visiting artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney. Be sure to check out Laura's Exhibition "Weathered Shapes, Wooden Quilts" in the 2nd floor art gallery before the workshop to gather ideas and inspiration! Please sign up outside of Art Lab-- limited space is available on
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-7/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Afternoon Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-afternoon-session-3/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Texture Rubbing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/texture-rubbing/) - Create a design of mixed patterns and textures by rubbing crayons over a variety of familiar and found objects.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-9/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-8/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Celebrate Women’s History Month with Boston Music Project](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-music-project-chamber-quartet/) - Join us for an interactive concert featuring a Boston Music Project chamber quartet, while they highlight the music of women composers.
- [Japan through Stories & Arts: SAORI Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-through-stories-arts-saori-weaving/) - Join Boston Children’s Museum and the Japan Society of Boston for interactive programs that invite you to experience Japan through stories and arts. Meet our guest artist Mihoko and try Saori Weaving to make collaborative art! This program is part of the Japanese Cultural Collaborative: A Boston Children’s Museum & Japan Society of Boston Partnership
- [Meet the Artist: Laura Petrovich-Cheney](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist-laura-petrovich-cheney/) - Come experience the new Gallery exhibition, Weathered Shapes, Wooden Quilts, and meet the artist!
- [Funky Friday: Spider Web](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/funky-friday-spider-web/) - Create a giant web using colorful yarn and other materials.
- [Let's Architect!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lets-architect/) - Explore a "Day in the Life of an Architect"! Join us to learn how to read and draw floor plans by creating your own, design and build a part of our busy city (what type of building or structure would you like to design?), or create a piece of architecture for an imaginative creature, and
- [CANCELLED - Critter Weekend: Wingmasters (ASL Interpreted)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters-asl-interpreted/) - Get an up close look at some amazing birds of prey from our friends at Wingmasters! This program is recommended for kids ages 6+ and their grown-ups.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-6/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Purim Celebration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/purim-celebration/) - The festive holiday of Purim celebrates bravery, community and being your true self. It is a time to embrace joy, humor and party! Come in your favorite costume, make a grogger (a wooden rattle) and make some noise with percussion and dance group, Drumatix!, a high energy performance ensemble that tells an interactive Purim story
- [Purim Palooza: Percussion/Tap Performance by DrumatiX](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/purim-palooza-percussion-tap-performance-by-drumatix/) - Join us for a tap and creative percussion performance that is both entertaining and interactive.
- [Meet Magicians!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-magicians/) - Explore magic with two magicians as they travel around the Museum.
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Celebrate Setsubun](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-celebrate-setsubun-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Setsubun. Setsubun marks the beginning of spring by driving away bad luck and welcoming in good luck and health,
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Celebrate Setsubun](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-celebrate-setsubun/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays celebrating Setsubun. Setsubun marks the beginning of spring by driving away bad luck and welcoming in good luck and health,
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-featuring-the-new-england-philharmonic/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-5/) - Join us for an interactive music program designed for children and their caregivers! Sing songs, dance to music, and enjoy a story time led by trained Boston Music Project teaching artists. Grown-ups are encouraged to take part in the activities with their children throughout the 40-minute class.
- [Painting in Circles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/painting-in-circles-2/) - Use watercolor paints on paper plates for the unique challenge of filling a circular space!
- [Painting in Circles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/painting-in-circles/) - Use watercolor paints on paper plates for the unique challenge of filling a circular space!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-6/)
- [Japan through Stories & Arts: SAORI Weaving Workshop (Sign up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/japan-through-stories-arts/) - Join us for a SAORI weaving workshop with a guest artist, Mihoko Wakabayashi of SAORI Worcester. Learn some basic weaving techniques and make a small textile. This one-hour workshop is recommended for children age 6 and up and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the Art Lab. This is
- [AI Storytelling](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/ai-storytelling/) - Join us for an interactive workshop that blends the art of storytelling with DALL·E 2 - a new A.I. system that can create realistic images and art from a simple description. Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a form of computer science that imitates human behavior - like speech and language, or making decisions See your wildest
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Learn to Solder (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-learn-to-solder-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Learn to use a soldering iron as you design your own project that will incorporate melted metal solder and a treasure of your choosing in this one hour workshop. Recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Critter Weekend: Wingmasters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-wingmasters/) - Get an up close look at some amazing birds of prey from our friends at Wingmasters! This program is recommended for kids ages 6+ and their grown-ups.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Twist It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-twist-it/) - Practice your fine motor skills by exploring different things that twist and turn. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and
- [Roll and Draw!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/roll-and-draw-2/) - Use special “art dice” and create randomly generated art! Every roll of the dice becomes an opportunity to explore drawing skills, color recognition, shape identification and your own creativity!
- [Roll and Draw!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/roll-and-draw/) - Use special “art dice” and create randomly generated art! Every roll of the dice becomes an opportunity to explore drawing skills, color recognition, shape identification and your own creativity!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Afternoon Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-afternoon-session-2/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Sink and Float](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sink-and-float-2/) - What sinks and what floats? Make predictions and explore with different materials. Then try a challenge or two!
- [Sink and Float](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/sink-and-float/) - What sinks and what floats? Make predictions and explore with different materials. Then try a challenge or two!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-7/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-7/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-8/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Opera Stories: Hansel & Gretel with Boston Lyric Opera](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/opera-stories-hansel-gretel-with-boston-lyric-opera/) - Join us for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Hansel & Gretel, with Boston Lyric Opera. Learn how the story of an opera comes to life through music, acting, and movement. This one-hour program features two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist who present a dynamic introduction to opera geared for children and
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-5/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Funky Friday: Bubbles Takeover](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/funky-friday-bubbles-takeover-2/) - Make your own bubble wand, learn some bubbles tricks, and create bubbles big and small. Imagine, create, and wonder! Construct a cardboard creation, make a fantastic fort, or add to a giant tapescape. Play is powerful – come experiment with familiar and unfamiliar materials, and try something new! Activity changes Monthly.
- [Work it Out Wombats: Sneak Preview Screening](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/work-it-out-wombats-sneak-preview-screening/) - Boston Children’s Museum and Boston public media producer GBH are welcoming families to a special screening of Work it Out Wombats!, a new nationally distributed program for PBS Kids that empowers children ages 3-6 with computational thinking skills. Through the animated show, preschoolers are exposed to ways of thinking that enable them to solve problems,
- [Therapy Dogs with Dog B.O.N.E.S.](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/therapy-dogs-with-dog-b-o-n-e-s-2/) - Make a dog friend from the therapy dog organization Dog B.O.N.E.S. You can read to the dogs, pet them, and ask their owners questions about these special animals.
- [Therapy Dogs with Dog B.O.N.E.S.](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/therapy-dogs-with-dog-b-o-n-e-s/) - Make a dog friend from the therapy dog organization Dog B.O.N.E.S. You can read to the dogs, pet them, and ask their owners questions about these special animals.
- [Longy School of Music Side-by-Side Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/longy-school-of-music-side-by-side-performance/) - Join us for a classical chamber concert that pairs youth performers with conservatory students, as they learn and play together! Longy’s El Sistema Side-by-Side Program is inspired by the Venezuelan social movement, “El Sistema”, which addresses issues of social justice through accessible and high-quality musical training.
- [Castle of Our Skins: A Little History](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/castle-of-our-skins-a-little-history/) - Come learn about legendary figures in Black history. Join us in Kidstage for this interactive and family friendly workshop by Castle of our Skins, Boston's own concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry. A Little History is a fun-filled and interactive educational performance workshop for children led by a solo violist. Mixing together
- [Engineering Week](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/engineering-week/) - Engineers work with others to solve problems for people, communities, and animals. Be an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February vacation week that you can explore, create, test and try again!
- [STEAM Family Workshop: LED Creations (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-led-creations-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Learn the basics of how to make a circuit using LEDs and batteries. Then, use your new skills to incorporate them into your own creation! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Happy Birthday Hip Hop: Celebrating Black History Month and 50 years of Hip Hop!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/happy-birthday-hip-hop-celebrating-black-history-month-and-50-years-of-hip-hop/) - Come experience one of the five elements of Hip Hop called ‘Breaking’ – a style of dance that’ll have you spinning & grooving. Led by The Floor Lords breakdance crew, these workshops feature music from DJ E- Beazy. Join the cypher, learn a new move, and express yourself freely!
- [Happy Birthday Hip Hop: Celebrating Black History Month and 50 years of Hip Hop!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/floorlords-breakdancing/) - Come experience one of the five elements of Hip Hop called ‘Breaking’ – a style of dance that’ll have you spinning & grooving. Led by The Floor Lords breakdance crew, these workshops feature music from DJ E- Beazy. Join the cypher, learn a new move, and express yourself freely!
- [Lego Zipline](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lego-zipline/) - Design a Lego contraption that can successfully travel across a zip line!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-5/)
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Ice](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-ice/) - Play with Ice! Feel it with your hands, move it around with tool, and watch how it changes as it melts. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is
- [Lego Zipline](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/lego-zipline-2/) - Design a Lego contraption that can successfully travel across a zip line!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-7/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-6/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Enjoy the Oshogatsu New Year's Decorations](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-enjoy-the-oshogatsu-new-years-decorations/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special Japanese New Year’s decorations brought out in the exhibit only for the month of January to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy Victory
- [Tech Kitchen: Storykiosk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/tech-kitchen-storykiosk/) - Make puppets together from wooden spoons, and then record their spontaneous puppet shows on Storykiosk. Storykiosk encourages people to record and share stories through their own voice. Storykiosk has been developed based on the research that indicates that the best sign of learning in museum exhibits is when visitors communicate about their experience. Over the
- [Play! Yarn Party](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-yarn-party/) - Tie yarn in knots, add to our yarn mural, or wrap a whole chair in it. Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activities change monthly.
- [Oshogatsu 2023 - Japanese New Year Celebration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/oshogatsu-2023-japanese-new-year-celebration/) - Celebrate Oshogatsu – Japanese New Year! Enjoy Chado tea ceremony demonstrations with Urasenke Boston, Taiko drumming with Odaiko New England, Shishimai Lion Dance with Ako and Steve, and more!
- [Chado Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration & Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/chado-japanese-tea-ceremony-demonstration-workshop/) - Join Urasenke Boston for a Japanese Tea Ceremony. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
- [Funky Friday: Bubbles Takeover](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/funky-friday-bubbles-takeover/) - Make your own bubble wand, learn some bubbles tricks, and create bubbles big and small. Imagine, create, and wonder! Construct a cardboard creation, make a fantastic fort, or add to a giant tapescape. Play is powerful – come experiment with familiar and unfamiliar materials, and try something new! Activity changes Monthly.
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Enjoy the Oshogatsu New Year's Decorations](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-enjoy-the-oshogatsu-new-years-decorations-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special Japanese New Year’s decorations brought out in the exhibit only for the month of January to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy Victory
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Toshikoshi Soba, Year-crossing Noodles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-toshikoshi-soba-year-crossing-noodles/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the monthly display about Toshikoshi soba, year-crossing noodles. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Toshikoshi Soba, Year-crossing Noodles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-toshikoshi-soba-year-crossing-noodles-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the monthly display about Toshikoshi soba, year-crossing noodles. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [STEAM Sprouts: Exploring Sound](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-exploring-sound/) - Touch, tap, shake! Discover the sounds that both instruments and everyday objects make. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-4/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Gather! afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Decorate Your NOON Year Party Hat](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/decorate-your-noon-year-party-hat/) - Add some fun festive touch to your Noon Year party hat!
- [Not Your Average Stick People](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/not-your-average-stick-people/) - It’s fun to turn craft sticks into people for use in imaginative play. Visitors as young as age two are invited to make them with simple materials.
- [Not Your Average Stick People](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/not-your-average-stick-people-2/) - It’s fun to turn craft sticks into people for use in imaginative play. Visitors as young as age two are invited to make them with simple materials.
- [Laser Cut String Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/laser-cut-string-art-2/) - Use laser-cut designs to practice your weaving and embroidery skills.
- [Laser Cut String Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/laser-cut-string-art/) - Use laser-cut designs to practice your weaving and embroidery skills.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-5/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-5/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Try It! Paper Circuits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/try-it-paper-circuits/) - Combine technology and papercraft to create a card that lights up. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Try It! Marbled Paper](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/try-it-marbled-paper/) - Making shaving cream marbled paper is a fun, creative, and messy art activity with beautiful results. Come give it a try in the Art Lab!
- [Instant Scratch Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/instant-scratch-art-2/) - Discover doodling and drawing in a new and surprising way. Making your own scratch art is an easy and satisfying activity that reveals a rainbow of colors.
- [Instant Scratch Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/instant-scratch-art/) - Discover doodling and drawing in a new and surprising way. Making your own scratch art is an easy and satisfying activity that reveals a rainbow of colors.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Screenprinting (Sign up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-screenprinting-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Create your own design on fabric as you "screen print" - a method that transfers ink onto a surface using a wire mesh stencil - in this one hour workshop. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-4/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-6/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Paper Orchestra Graduation with Boston Music Project](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/paper-orchestra-graduation-with-boston-music-project/) - Enjoy a performance from the Boston Music Project’s Paper Orchestra as part of their graduation ceremony. Following the performance, Boston Music Project staff will host an instrument zoo, where visitors can see what it’s like to play a violin or cello.
- [Ice Sculpture Carving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/ice-sculpture-carving/) - Watch and learn how ice sculptors take blocks of ice and turn them into beautiful sculptures. Ice Play Programming at 2:30pm: Discover and play with ice. See how it melts, can you break it, or even try to carve it like a sculptor?
- [Celebration of Lights: Hanukkah Celebration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebration-of-lights-hanukkah-celebration/) - Come share your light and dance like a dreidel (a spinning top), do a holiday mitzvah (a good deed) and take a Hanukkah themed book with you to share the values and traditions of the holiday with someone else in your community. Join us for a Hanukkah inspired Celebration of Light program that features violinist
- [Celebration of Lights Performance with Maria Finkelmeier](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/celebration-of-lights-performance-with-maria-finkelmeier/) - Join us for a special Celebration of Lights performance, featuring percussionist and composer, Maria Finkelmeier. This multi-sensory performance connects sight and sound, incorporating marimba, electronics, and projected visuals to tell a personal story.
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience-2/) - Meet and learn about some fascinating animals with Matt from Animal World Experience!
- [Critter Weekend: Animal World Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-animal-world-experience/) - Meet and learn about some fascinating animals with Matt from Animal World Experience!
- [Play! Post-it Party](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-post-it-party-2/) - Use a common office supply - the Post-it(R) - to create structures, sculptures, and more! Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Play! Post-it Party](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-post-it-party/) - Use a common office supply - the Post-it(R) - to create structures, sculptures, and more! Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Paper Instrument Making (Sign Up Is Required in The Common)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/paper-instrument-making-sign-up-is-required/) - Join the Boston Music Project to build your own cardboard violin with help from Beaver Country Day School staff. During the 30-minute workshop, children and caregivers will learn about the various parts of the violin and use a hot glue gun to assemble their very own cardboard violin. After the program, visitors can take their
- [Happy NOON Year!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/happy-noon-year/) - Join us for the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Enjoy the special fun of the New Year's Eve during the day without having to stay up until the midnight. If the weather is nice, we will drop a big “Noon Year” ball outside the Museum right at Noon!
- [Meet the Artist: Renee Romero](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/meet-the-artist-renee-romero/) - Come experience the new Gallery exhibition and meet the artist, Renee Romero.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-3/)
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters-2/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Afternoon Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-afternoon-session/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-4/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Stamp-a-Story](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-a-story/) - Storytelling with stamps is a great way to get kids’ creative juices flowing, their pencils moving, and big smiles! Promote imagination and story-building skills for some serious fun!
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it/) - Use familiar and new objects to investigate different balancing design challenges.
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-4/) - Join us as Boston Music Project teaching artists lead a 45-minute music and movement class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. This program offers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills – with other people as part of a group setting.
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-3/) - Join us as Boston Children’s Museum’s Arts & Culture Educator, Lessie Tyson leads a 45-minute music and movement class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. This program offers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills – with other people as part of a
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Afternoon Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-afternoon-2/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Learn about the Japanese House &  7-5-3 day – 七五三 Shichigosan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-7-5-3-day-七五三-shichigosan/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the monthly display about 7-5-3 day – 七五三 Shichigosan. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To
- [Learn about the Japanese House &  7-5-3 day – 七五三 Shichigosan](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-7-5-3-day-七五三-shichigosan-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the monthly display about 7-5-3 day – 七五三 Shichigosan. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement-2/) - Join us as Boston Music Project teaching artists lead a 45-minute music and movement class geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. This program offers opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills – with other people as part of a group setting.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Air Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-air-play/) - Send materials soaring through the air! See how different things like paper, streamers, balls and more float and fly. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Morning Session](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-morning-session/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-4/) - Use familiar and new objects to investigate different balancing design challenges.
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-3/) - Use familiar and new objects to investigate different balancing design challenges.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-4/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Play! - Small World](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-small-world-2/) - Create a miniature land with dinosaurs, construction trucks, colorful flowers and more! Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Play! - Small World](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-small-world/) - Create a miniature land with dinosaurs, construction trucks, colorful flowers and more! Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-3/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Balance It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balance-it-2/) - Use familiar and new objects to investigate different balancing design challenges.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Lego Snowplow (Sign Up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-lego-snowplow-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Explore the basics of robotics using Legos. Build a robot that can push the "snow" away, then try your hand at programming it. This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Stories Aloud](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stories-aloud-3/) - Join the circle for a story! Enjoy songs, puppet play, and creative activities based on the story of the day.
- [Critter Weekend: Professor Bugman](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/critter-weekend-professor-bugman/) - Meet some incredible insects with visiting scientist Professor Bugman! Timing may vary slightly. Sometimes the bugs need a break!
- [STEAM Sprouts: Tear It Up!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-tear-it-up/) - Rip, tear, and peel! Play with different types of paper and other materials. Rip the materials into small pieces, crumple them in your hands, and explore different textures. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the
- [Jose Mateo - Nutcracker Ballet](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/jose-matteo-nutcracker-ballet/) - Join us for a magical journey through The Enchanted Forest to The Kingdom of the Sweets, presented by José Mateo Ballet Theatre's YouthWorks! YouthWorks is a group of pre-professional dancers performing excerpts from José Mateo Ballet Theatre's iconic story of The Nutcracker. Stay after the show for a chance to meet characters from the ballet,
- [Conduct Us! Featuring the New England Philharmonic](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/conduct-us-feature-the-new-england-philharmonic/) - Have you ever wondered what it feels like to conduct an orchestra? A conductor’s job is to keep the music together, and to bring out the best sounds of the musicians performing. It is something very few people ever get the opportunity to do. Conduct Us! is your chance to experience leading a small orchestra,
- [Stamp-a-Story](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stamp-a-story-2/) - Storytelling with stamps is a great way to get kids’ creative juices flowing, their pencils moving, and big smiles! Promote imagination and story-building skills for some serious fun!
- [Try It! Wet Felting (Sign Up at the Art Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/try-it-wet-felting-sign-up-at-the-art-lab/) - Learn the basics of wet felting and turn loose wool fibers into a colorful small felt mat! This workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the Art Lab.
- [Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead/) - Help set up the Ofrenda, engage with objects from the Museum's collections, make Papel Picado, and more to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-3/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Sunday afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event/)
- [Balls & Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balls-tubes/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using cardboard, tubes, blocks, and tape. Then experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move!
- [Balls & Tubes](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/balls-tubes-2/) - Build ramps, tunnels and pathways using cardboard, tubes, blocks, and tape. Then experiment with cars, balls, and things that roll—see how they move!
- [Boston Children's Museum Opens at 10am Due to a Registration Only Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-opens-at-10am-due-to-a-registration-only-event-2/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Closes at 4pm for a Private Event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-closed-at-4pm-for-a-private-event/)
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for the Afternoon](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-the-afternoon/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-2/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Play! - Spider Web](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-spider-web-2/) - Create a giant web using colorful yarn and other materials. Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Play! - Spider Web](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-spider-web/) - Create a giant web using colorful yarn and other materials. Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Try It!: Squishy Circuits](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/try-it-squishy-circuits/) - Build your own basic circuits using lights, wires, and playdough!
- [Diwali](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/diwali/) - Join us as we welcome local friends and families to share their Diwali experiences. Explore the sights, sounds, and spirit of this holiday together. Diwali comes from the word Deepavali meaning “row of lamps” and is celebrated in many places around the world, including here in our communities, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. To
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-3/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering-2/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Marble Mazes (Sign Up at the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-marble-mazes-sign-up-at-the-steam-lab/) - Using a paper plate as a base, add obstacles made from cardboard, straws and pipe cleaners to create your own sculpture for a marble to ride through. This 45-minute workshop is recommended for visitors ages 5+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration-2/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Music and Movement](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/music-and-movement/) - Join us for a Music and Movement class, led by Boston Music Project teaching artists. This class is geared for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers, offering opportunities to practice a range of skills – including language development, cognitive function and fine motor skills – with music!
- [Marker Printmaking](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/marker-printmaking/) - We're using markers and foil to create monoprints. What’s a monoprint? “Mono” means one, that means each image is one of a kind!
- [Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Music with Mariana Iranzi](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-music-with-mariana-iranzi/) - Join us for dancing and music with Mariana Iranzi as she sings and plays her songs in Spanish. Únete a nosotros para pasar un buen rato de baile y música con Mariana Iranzi mientras canta y toca sus canciones en español.
- [Garden Exploration](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/garden-exploration/) - Check out Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum! Meet an educator from Green City Growers, learn about the garden, and help us grow greens and more!
- [Marker Printmaking](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/marker-printmaking-2/) - We're using markers and foil to create monoprints. What’s a monoprint? “Mono” means one, that means each image is one of a kind!
- [CreatedBy Festival](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/createdby-festival/) - Massachusetts STEM Week kicks off with a hands-on festival celebrating the inspirational work of local artists, technologists, innovators, and creative do-ers! This year's event hosts a carefully curated group of exhibitors and partners, including Artisan's Asylum, New England FIRST, Brandeis Maker Lab, and more! CreatedBy Festival 2022 will be free with regular Museum admission.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather-2/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Sunday afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Learn about the Japanese House &  Kyoto's Beautiful Autumn Leaves](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-kyotos-beautiful-autumn-leaves-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about Kyoto's beautiful autumn leaves *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [Learn about the Japanese House &  Kyoto's Beautiful Autumn Leaves](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-kyotos-beautiful-autumn-leaves/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about Kyoto's beautiful autumn leaves *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Otsukimi Autumn Moon Viewing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-otsukimi-autumn-moon-viewing-2/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about Otsukimi Autumn Moon Viewing. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [Shadow Puppets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/shadow-puppets/) - Make your own shadow puppet and put on a play! What kind of story will you create?
- [Shadow Puppets](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/shadow-puppets-2/) - Make your own shadow puppet and put on a play! What kind of story will you create?
- [STEAM Sprouts: Hammering](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-hammering/) - Practice your hammering skills with a toddler sized mallet and golf tees. Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-3/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Learn about the Japanese House & Otsukimi Autumn Moon Viewing](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/learn-about-the-japanese-house-otsukimi-autumn-moon-viewing/) - Yokoso – welcome! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, an authentic two-story silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture and seasonal events with this 100-year-old house. Check out the special displays about Otsukimi Autumn Moon Viewing. *Please see the signs in the Museum for Japanese House hours and activity. *To promote
- [Stack It Challenges](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-challenges/) - Stack cups and complete challenges to get (fake) money. Build up enough funds to take home a prize!
- [Money Matters](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/money-matters/) - Explore money, saving, and spending as you play through financial literacy activities around Boston Children’s Museum!
- [Play! - Blocks and More!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-tape-2/) - Build castles, towers, houses, or a whole city. Use blocks and building materials of all different shapes and sizes to create anything you want. Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [Play! - Blocks and More!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/play-tape/) - Build castles, towers, houses, or a whole city. Use blocks and building materials of all different shapes and sizes to create anything you want. Celebrate children’s creativity and innovation with an open invitation to all ages! Activity changes monthly.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Papermaking (Sign Up in Front of the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-papermaking-sign-up-in-front-of-the-steam-lab-copy/) - Turn old paper into new by making your own recycled paper! This 1-hour workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [STEAM Family Workshop: Papermaking (Sign Up in Front of the STEAM Lab)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-family-workshop-papermaking-sign-up-in-front-of-the-steam-lab/) - Turn old paper into new by making your own recycled paper! This 1-hour workshop is recommended for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited - please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
- [Gather!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/gather/) - Gather and create a space of being and belonging. From stories to music to collaborative art, programs change each Sunday afternoon, but are always for building our community together. Come listen, share, and connect.
- [Stories Aloud](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stories-aloud-2/) - Join the circle for a story! Enjoy songs, puppet play, and creative activities based on the story of the day.
- [Stories Aloud](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stories-aloud/) - Join the circle for a story! Enjoy songs, puppet play, and creative activities based on the story of the day.
- [STEAM Sprouts: Dig It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-dig-it-2/) - Use small shovels, bowls, and other tools to scoop and pour. What will you discover when you start digging? Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported
- [STEAM Sprouts: Dig It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/steam-sprouts-dig-it/) - Use small shovels, bowls, and other tools to scoop and pour. What will you discover when you start digging? Explore materials, practice using new tools, or discover something unexpected about the way things work. Enjoy STEAM activities designed specially to support toddlers’ natural curiosity about the world. Activity changes monthly. STEAM Sprouts is generously supported
- [Create with Crayons & Tape!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/create-with-crayons-tape-2/) - Practice small movements such as peeling, ripping, and sticking with tape! Little hands will love making imaginative designs with simple materials.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning-2/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Create with Crayons & Tape!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/create-with-crayons-tape/) - Practice small movements such as peeling, ripping, and sticking with tape! Little hands will love making imaginative designs with simple materials.
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED Today](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-today-3/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Online tickets/reservations are required. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will continue to honor most discounts. Please check our ticketing
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it-2/) - Create and build whatever you can imagine using Strictly Briks!
- [Build It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/build-it/) - Create and build whatever you can imagine using Strictly Briks!
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it-2/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine.
- [Stack It!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/stack-it/) - Challenge yourself to stack cups of all sizes in any way you can imagine.
- [Galaxy Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/galaxy-art/) - Create your own galaxy art inspired by the beauty and colors of our amazing Milky Way galaxy.
- [Galaxy Art](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/galaxy-art-2/) - Create your own galaxy art inspired by the beauty and colors of our amazing Milky Way galaxy.
- [Paper Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/paper-weaving/) - Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers!
- [Paper Weaving](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/paper-weaving-2/) - Transform strips of paper into colorful new creations. Weaving is a fun way to help you focus and practice using your fingers!
- [Boston Children's Museum Is CLOSED for Mid-day Cleaning](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/events/boston-childrens-museum-is-closed-for-mid-day-cleaning/) - The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. To reduce touchpoints and enable timed visits, all ticketing will be done online. Members must also make reservations online. There are a limited number of visits reservations available for each time slot. The Museum will

## Grid Boxes

- [At-Home Activities for Kids](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/at-home-activities-for-kids/) - View our growing archive of play and learning activities that you can enjoy at home.
- [Online Games](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/online-games/) - Build your own museum, test your memory through matching, create a fun Mad Lib, and more!
- [Beyond the Chalkboard](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/beyond-the-chalkboard/) - Beyond the Chalkboard is an online resource for learning beyond school. Explore hundreds of science, math, art, and engineering activities using simple, low-cost materials you likely already have.
- [2024 Museum Play Survey Results](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/2024-museum-play-survey-results/) - See the results of the Museum and BostonMoms.com 2024 Play Survey. Thank you to all who took the time to tell us about how your family is playing!
- [Museum Collection](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/museum-collection/) - Come explore our over 100-year-old collection that includes items from all around the world.
- [2025 Annual Report](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_grid_box/2025-annual-report/) - Looking Back to Leap Forward: Celebrating the Legacy of President and CEO Carole Charnow.

## Home Blocks

- [Japanese House Gallery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_home_block/japanese-house-gallery/) - Come visit the Japanese House Gallery for our compelling new art installation, Trees Make Happiness 2. This exhibit showcases works by Japanese student artists, providing insights into contemporary youth culture and highlighting the significance of trees in our lives. Open through Summer 2026.
- [Charles River Boat Company Pedal Boats](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_home_block/charles-river-boat-company-pedal-boats/) - Take a ride around the channel on one of the five unique animal pedal boats: Duck, Blue Heron, Flamingo, Pelican, and Dragon! Fees apply. Departing from the dock at Boston Children’s Museum daily from 12pm until 30 minutes before sunset.
- [Dream it! Build it! Now open!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_home_block/dream-it-build-it-opening-late-spring/) - Come experience our brand new Dream it! Build it! exhibit today! This fun new exhibit will empower children and the adults in their lives to dream up, design, and build things that make our world a better place. Experience real tools, real collaboration, and real joy as you try out construction, architecture, and engineering challenges.
- [Curiosity Kitchen](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_home_block/celebrate-juneteenth-friday-june-19th-9am-4pm/) - July 1–September 7Explore our outdoor pop-up exhibit that celebrates the delights of playing with natural materials! Make a mud pie, crush up some pine cones, or add pebbles to your stone soup.
- [Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/bcm_home_block/hundred-acre-wood-a-winnie-the-pooh-experience/) - Step into the Hundred Acre Wood this summer at Boston Children's Museum! From May 23 to September 7, 2026, families can explore beloved locations from A.A. Milne's classic story, including Pooh Bear's house, Rabbit's garden, and Owl's library. With hands-on activities, weekly programs, and character meet and greets, there's something magical waiting for every Winnie-the-Pooh

## Jobs

- [President, CEO](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/job/president-ceo/)

## News

- [Boston Children’s Museum Kicks Off “Summer of Curiosity!”](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/news/boston-childrens-museum-kicks-off-summer-of-curiosity/) - BOSTON, MA—June 26, 2024 — Boston Children’s Museum is inspiring families to dive into curiosity all summer! Throughout July and August, the Museum will offer engagement and investigation opportunities that spark an enduring spirit of discovery and wonderment. Children can observe, think, wonder, and ask questions about the world around them. Visitors can explore the natural

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/category/uncategorized/)

## Event Location

- [Bubbles: 1st Floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/bubbles-1st-floor/)
- [Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/museum/)
- [Art Lab, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/art-lab-2nd-floor/)
- [STEAM Lab, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/steam-lab-2nd-floor/)
- [The Common, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/the-common-2nd-floor/)
- [Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/fenway-farms-at-boston-childrens-museum-2nd-floor/)
- [Countdown to Kindergarten, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/countdown-to-kindergarten-2nd-floor/)
- [Japanese House, 3rd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/japanese-house-3rd-floor/)
- [2nd floor bridge](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/2nd-floor-bridge/)
- [KidStage, 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/kidstage-1st-floor/)
- [The Gallery, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/the-gallery-2nd-floor/)
- [Outside on the Plaza](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/outside-on-the-plaza/)
- [3rd floor bridge by Japanese House](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/3rd-floor-bridge-by-japanese-house/)
- [Outside under the Tent](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/outside-under-the-tent/)
- [Outside on the Boardwalk](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/outside-on-the-boardwalk/)
- [Polar Playground, 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/polar-playground/)
- [Dinos in Space, 3rd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/dinos-in-space-3rd-floor/)
- [You, Me, We!, 3rd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/you-me-we-3rd-floor/)
- [Curiosity Kitchen, outside](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/curiosity-kitchen-outside/)
- [Hundred Acre Wood, 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/hundred-acre-wood-1st-floor/)
- [3rd floor bridge in front of You, Me, We!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/3rd-floor-bridge-in-front-of-you-me-we/)
- [Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit!, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-a-grr-iffic-exhibit-2nd-floor/)
- [Peep's World, 2nd floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/peeps-world-2nd-floor/)
- [Pumpkin Patch of Play, 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/pumpkin-patch-of-play-1st-floor/)
- [Snowmazing!, 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/snowmazing-1st-floor/)
- [Trucks and Blocks (and more blocks), 1st floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-location/trucks-and-blocks-and-more-blocks-1st-floor/)

## Topics Categories

- [Culture and identity](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/culture-and-identity/)
- [Health and wellness](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/health-and-wellness/)
- [Natural environment](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/natural-environment/)
- [School readiness](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/school-readiness/)
- [STEAM](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/steam/)
- [Performing arts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/performing-arts/)
- [Play!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/play/)
- [Visual arts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type/visual-arts/)

## Ages Categories

- [0 to 3](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-2/0-to-3/)
- [3 to 5](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-2/3-to-5/)
- [5 to 6](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-2/5-to-6/)
- [6+](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-2/6/)

## What are we learning Categories

- [Being open to possibilities](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/being-open-to-possibilities/)
- [Persisting](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/persisting/)
- [Taking risks](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/taking-risks/)
- [Thinking creatively and imaginatively](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/thinking-creatively-and-imaginatively/)
- [Working flexibly](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/working-flexibly/)
- [Respecting self and others](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/respecting-self-and-others/)
- [Understanding different perspectives](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/understanding-different-perspectives/)
- [Being playful](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-3/being-playful/)

## Program format Categories

- [ASL interpreted](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-4/asl-interpreted/)
- [Performance](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-4/performance/)
- [Presentation](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-4/presentation/)
- [Special event](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-4/special-event/)
- [Workshop](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-4/workshop/)

## Location Categories

- [First Floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/first-floor/)
- [Second Floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/second-floor/)
- [Third Floor](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/third-floor/)
- [Outside](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/outside/)
- [PlaySpace](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/playspace/)
- [Japanese House](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/japanese-house/)
- [Art Lab](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/art-lab/)
- [STEAM Lab](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/steam-lab/)
- [The Common](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/the-common/)
- [Fenway Farms at Boston Children's Museum](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/fenway-farms-at-boston-childrens-museum/)
- [Countdown to Kindergarten](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/countdown-to-kindergarten/)
- [KidStage](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/kidstage/)
- [The Gallery](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/the-gallery/)
- [Bubbles](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/bubbles/)
- [Science Playground](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/science-playground/)
- [Dinos in Space](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/dinos-in-space/)
- [You, Me, We!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/you-me-we/)
- [Curiosity Kitchen](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/curiosity-kitchen/)
- [Hundred Acre Wood](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/hundred-acre-wood/)
- [Investigate](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/investigate/)
- [Polar Playground](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/polar-playground/)
- [Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-iffic Exhibit!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-a-grr-iffic-exhibit/)
- [Peep's World](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/peeps-world/)
- [Pumpkin Patch of Play](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/pumpkin-patch-of-play/)
- [Snowmazing!](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/snowmazing/)
- [Trucks and Blocks (and more blocks)](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/trucks-and-blocks-and-more-blocks/)
- [Fantastic Forts](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/event-type-5/fantastic-forts/)

## Categories

- [Jobs](https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/jobs_category/jobs/)