Events

Fall’s colors may be fading, but we’re not done yet! We’ll use crayon shavings and waxed paper to melt a masterpiece—an oak leaf glowing with every color of autumn.  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

We took this craft to the next level because we know what kids love. In our version, the squirrel has a fuzzy tail—just like the real thing.  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

Kids can make their own speedy squirrel — racing through the leaves to gather every last nut and acorn before winter sets in. It’s a flurry of creativity, color, and autumn excitement — don’t blink, or you’ll miss that bushy tail on the move!  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

Owl you’ll need for fall décor is this adorable little owl, made from a wooden disk! Add a couple of oversized googly eyes and some wings and he’s ready to go!  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

Paint like Matisse - Did you know? When Henri Matisse was sick and stuck in bed, he didn’t let that stop him—he just made his paintbrush longer so he could keep creating! We won’t be painting from bed (promise!), but we WILL be experimenting with this wacky, wonderful technique. Get ready to stretch your arms,…

Some of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings feature a bowl of bright goldfish perched on a little table draped with a colorful cloth. Sometimes, a curious cat even sneaks a paw into the bowl—uh oh! Inspired by Matisse’s playful scene, we’ll be creating our own 3D version of his goldfish masterpiece.  Free with admission or…

We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass.  Free…