Family Events

Imaginarium Science Demonstration
4 p.m.
5/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Watch fizzy, foamy science experiments, pet reptiles, stargaze in the planetarium and more during live science demonstrations. Different demonstrations offered each day. Included with admission

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
6/1/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Sunday Fun Day: Cultural Heritage
2 to 4 p.m.
6/9/2013
Celebrate your family’s ancestry with cultural activities at the museum. Create a flag representing your heritage, design a coat of arms for your family and swap favorite family recipes. Included with admission

Solstice Week
Various times
6/15/2013 - 6/21/2013
Celebrate summer solstice with a week of hands-on activities. See the sun through a solar telescope, catch a free planetarium demo about the sun and more. Included with admission

Outdoor Explore
2 to 4 p.m.
6/15/2013
It’s game time on the museum lawn! Try your hand at bocce, bean bag toss, parachute games or bubble-blowing. Bring the little ones to try the mini obstacle course. Dress for the weather; this event is held outdoors rain or shine. Free

Play Date
10:30 a.m.
6/21/2013
Treat toddlers to educational and fun child’s play through guided activities. June’s play date focuses on colors and painting. Included with admission 

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
7/6/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
8/3/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
9/7/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
10/5/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
11/2/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.

Bank of America: Museums on Us
All day
12/7/2013
On the first Saturday of the month Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will gain free general admission to the museum as part of Bank of America’s nationwide Museums on Us program. Read more>>

A part of the Free Days series.