Explore the Daily Happenings at Kaleideum
At Kaleideum, there’s always something exciting happening every day of the week! Our interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and daily programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages. From science experiments and creative art projects to sensory-friendly experiences and themed events, you can explore, learn, and play with us all week long. No matter when you visit, you’ll find opportunities to dive into fun, educational, and immersive experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
Songs & Stories and Tot Time
Programs for our littelest learners
Songs and Stories is every Monday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tot Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tuesday Innovation Station
Become an Engineer in the Try It! Studio
- September 1: Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop
- September 15: If I Built a Car
- September 22: Corduroy Beebots and Buttons
- September 29: The Way Things Work
Wednesday WonderLab
Discover New Science on the Museum Floor
- September 2: Tales vs Tails
- September 16: Oobleck Day
- September 23: Water Wonders
- September 30: Storybook Science
Thursday Creation Station
Hands On Art Activities and Demos in the Try It! Studio
- September 3: Color Wheels
- September 17: Bookmaking
- September 24: Eric Carle Collages
Thursday Curiosity Cart
Explore Big Questions on the Museum Floor
- September 3: How do you imagine a friend?
- September 17: What story would you tell?
- September 24: Where does our food come from?
Friday Preschool Discovery
Programming Designed for Our Little Learners
Join us every Friday at 10:30 AM in the Try It! Studio
Recommended for visitors aged 6 and under.
- September 4: Feed the Hungry Caterpillars
- September 18: Wild Things Crowns and Balance
- September 25: The Ten Apples Marble Painting
Animal Encounters
Meet Kaleideum's Animal Ambassadors
Join us every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in ‘Our Nature’ at 11:30 AM. Our Animal Care specialists will introduce you to one of our animals and share all the best facts with visitors!
Recommended for Visitors of All Ages. Be aware that snakes and other reptiles will occasionally make an appearance.
What's Happening in the Try It! Studio
Books and Beyond!
Celebrate your favorite stories all month long through hands-on activities and demos! You may even create your own tale to tell!
- Sept 5-6: Create a monster bookmark.
- Sept 12-13: What can you make with a box?
- Sept 19-20: Fold a fortune teller and use it to write a story.
- Sept 26-27: Build a puppet of your favorite story character
Little Innovators
Little Innovators is a hands-on program for young children that sparks creativity and curiosity through fun stories, art, and science activities.
Storybook Science| September 2, 3:30 pm
Bring classic stories to life with an egg drop building challenge, witchy potions and dancing seeds, and gingerbread playdough!
Apple Architects | September 26, 10:30 am
Create apple-solutely awesome towers and buildings, a-peeling artwork, and even an apple volcano!
$5 per ticket. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K Innovator. Adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.