Events

The story of the Gee’s Bend quilts is a powerful one—Black women in a remote Alabama community turning necessity into world-renowned abstract art by using scraps from worn clothing and feed sacks to create vibrant, symbolic textiles. As our Artists of the Month, their work inspires us to invite young artists to design their own…

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!

Add some sparkle to icicle forms in this wintry craft that hints at the impending thaw—or at least our hopeful optimism! Hung in a window, these shimmering creations catch the light as they gently spin, bringing a little brightness and movement to the winter days ahead.

As the saying goes, March roars in like a lion, so what better way to kick off the windy month than with a lion that lets little ones get creative? Use strips of patterned paper to create a glorious mane for this dimensional art piece.  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

Leprechauns are tiny, tricky, and extremely allergic to being caught—because if that happens, they have to show you where the pot of gold is, and honestly, who wants to give up their treasure? On Friday, kids can make this special caller to see if they can outsmart those sneaky little guys. Expect plenty of “I…

Our St. Paddy’s craft lets little leprechauns sort colorful Fruit Loops into a magical rainbow. It’s sneaky learning (hello, color matching and fine motor skills!) disguised as playing with their food—because let’s be real, they were going to do that anyway.  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.