Programs + Events

Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.

Upcoming Events

Cello Performance
1 Apr

Cello Performance

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
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Little Sprouts Lab
1 Apr

Little Sprouts Lab

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
In Little Sprouts Lab, families will explore our indoor hydroponic food farm and build connections between science, nature, art and healthy eating.
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Hands-On Hawaii
2 Apr

Hands-On Hawaii

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore Hawaiian culture through music, song & dance, and storytelling with Nā Hale Studios. Learn about authentic cultural artifacts such as lava rocks, sea turtle [...]
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Bilingual Story Time
3 Apr

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a craft during this interactive program in both English and Spanish with Señora Betty from Bilingual Storytime MKE.
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Sensory-Friendly Session
4 Apr

Sensory-Friendly Session

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Families can enjoy the Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 5-7 [...]
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Toddler Talkback
6 Apr

Toddler Talkback

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Explore positive self-expression through a guided, hands-on musical experience led by Malik Johnson and Carter Simmons. Using live cello, conducting, and interactive activities, participants will [...]
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Be A Maker Programming

Workshop

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Day

Drop in for daily tinkering in our Be A Maker space! Kids are encouraged to use their creativity to bring their own idea to life or grab a Blueprint and follow directions for a Maker project.

Messy Mondays

11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday

A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess!

March: Galaxy Oobleck
Explore science by measuring, mixing and making a little mess. Kids will discover the states of matter as they create their own galaxy oobleck and see how solids and liquids can behave in surprising ways.

Lab

11 a.m & 1 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday

This STEAM program is a facilitated, monthly-rotating makerspace workshop.

March: Flight Lab
Reach for the stars as we experiment with and craft parachutes. Kiddos will learn how to make predictions, test their parachutes and analyze how different components impact flight.

Wonder Wagon

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.

Please email education@bbcmkids.org for more information.