This hour and a half program will invite families to explore the museum with activities at a variety of age levels around our monthly theme/topic.
We will have time as a large group for an introduction and then families will be welcome to explore the theme stations and the museum on their own. Stations will be available until 11:30.
Schedule:
● 10:00 – 10:15 Check in and Big Group Introduction
● 10:20-11:30 Theme Stations and independent exploration (There will be at least two; one for older children and one for younger. Families will be welcome to do one the other or both.)
● 11:30 Program Ends. Families are welcome to stay or depart.
Themes:
● September 19: The Depression
● October 15: Dinosaurs
● November 19: Immigration
● December 17: Innovators
● January 21: Microscopic World
● February 18: Food Science & History of Preservation
● March 11: Art and Science Partner with the Art Museum
● April 15: WWII and the Muskegon Homefront
● May 20: Changes in Home Technology
You must register via Zeffy for this program. We will be releasing links to sign up two-three months at a time. Links will be released in August, October, December, & February.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3UsOYFs
Funding for these programs has been provided by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment of the Arts.
