Events
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Snowman Launcher
Warning: This snowman’s hat isn’t just for looks—it’s also a pom pom snowball launcher! This STEAM-based toy lets kids have safe snowball fights or, even better, practice their aim with stationary targets. A fun way to stay active and sharpen those skills—without the cold! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Paul Klee-Inspired People
On Saturday and Sunday, we’re taking a page out of Paul Klee’s wonderfully whimsical world and inviting kids to design their own Klee-style people. We’ll have characters ready to color and plenty of space for bold young artists to create their own from scratch—using bright blocks of color, simple lines, and big imaginations. Free with…
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Gee’s Bend Quilters Paper Quilts
This Black History Month, we are celebrating the women quilters of Gee’s Bend as our featured artists of the month. What began as a way to keep their families warm in a small Alabama community grew into a powerful art tradition known for bold patterns and beautiful designs. Their quilts are now celebrated as masterpieces…
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Tuesday Studio
Use cardboard ends to stamp linear pine needles in varying shades of green. Once the boughs are complete, grab a Q-tip and dot, dot, dot to add bright red berries for a pop of color. Simple materials used in clever ways can create a truly stunning work of art.
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Art from the Heart
Kids can get creative by decorating a cardboard heart and "framing" it in a delightful way! They'll add bits and snips of patterned paper around the edges, giving their artwork a charming homespun feel.
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Exploring Music
Did you know early exposure to rhythm and melody lays the foundation for cognitive growth and a lifelong love of music? It helps build motor skills, enhance memory, and support language development while sparking creativity and emotional expression. Plus, let’s be honest—who doesn’t love watching toddlers bust a move?
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Curiosity Crew
Tiny hands, big discoveries! Curiosity Crew introduces toddlers to early STEM learning in a fun, welcoming museum setting. Through guided experiments and open-ended exploration, children learn to ask questions, test ideas, and explore how things work—all while playing alongside caregivers. Stop by and watch curiosity grow!
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Winter Wonderland
It’s a study in white, but anything but boring! Dive into textures as you use soft, quiet materials to craft a wintry scene filled with snow-covered pines and gentle drifts. A serene celebration of winter’s beauty!
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Tuesday Studio
Spin Art Icicles - Get ready to create a dazzling masterpiece with spin art on Tuesday! Be mesmerized as swirling hues of icy blues come to life, and then add a touch of sparkle with glitter and shiny embellishments to make your artwork truly spectacular. Each creation is unique, and the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from…
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Heart on Display
How adorable are these? This project is perfect for a child’s love of bold embellishments—the more, the merrier! Kids can decorate a scalloped heart and display it inside a popsicle stick frame. Could kid art get any sweeter?
