The human desire to play is universal. Give in to that desire and experience some of the ways kids of the past entertained themselves. Play traditional native games, giant horseshoes and La Loteria. Make your own traditional games to take home. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with museum …
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and …
Communication today is quick and easy. In the Old West, it was not quite as simple but was no less important. Come learn some of the ways people in the Old West communicated with each other. Make a necklace with your name in Morse code. Write a letter. Send a message using a mirror. Enjoy …
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and …
Does your child love history? Campers spend a day in the life of the people that inhabit the West. Play traditional games and discover the cultural traditions and lifeways of indigenous peoples. Explore Liichokoshkomo and learn to build your own shelter. Try traditional agriculture and explore new food systems. Practice the skills of America’s first …
Come celebrate our country’s birthday with the Cowboy! Enjoy patriotic crafts, find all the American flags at the Museum, guess the number of candies in a jar and win it! Play a game to win a dessert and enjoy storytime at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with Museum admission. Regular Museum admission …
Great for your family’s smallest scientists, campers will build an air-powered vehicle, get hands-on with circuitry and electricity, and continue to stretch their imaginations and build skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math as they conduct small experiments that teach big scientific principles. Register by June 14! Western Explorers Summer Camp offers children ages …
Cougars, eagles, bears and more lurk within the gallery walls. Don’t be surprised at the many hiding in plain sight. Adventurers will sharpen their eyes and tune their ears as they explore wildlife in art. Create animal-themed crafts, identify pelts and tracks and play some wild games. Caution – they are closer than you think! …
Perfect for the art-loving child! Young artists will explore the Museum’s galleries, create original artworks and showcase their masterpieces in a special exhibition on the last day of camp. Campers will learn about the Museum’s collection while honing their skills in print making, watercolors, clay and more. Museum educators will inspire your child to look …
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and …
