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10 events,
Kids’ Night Out
Kids’ Night Out
Drop your kids off at Kaleideum and enjoy a few hours for YOU! Kids’ Night Out is for children in grades K-6. Pizza dinner and snacks are included. Members: $25 for first child; $20 for each additional child. Non-members: $30 for first child; $25 for each additional child. REGISTER
Late Night Lasers
Late Night Lasers
Two legendary bands in one unforgettable night. Only 80 seats available per show. Museum exhibitions are closed. Get tickets online for $7 per show; at the door $10 per show. 8:45 pm — Queen (doors open at 8:30 pm) BUY TICKETS 10 pm — Pink Floyd (doors open at 9:45 pm) BUY TICKETS
7 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
7 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins
Bring your old jack-o-lantern for a smashing good time! We’ll hammer, step on, and even throw a few off the roof to create a compost pile for a local farm.
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
9 events,
Little Innovators
Little Innovators
Rhythm and Rhyme (Pre-K) REGISTER Wednesday, November 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Make your own beats, discover new rhythms, and find joy in rhymes when you explore the world of music and poetry. Art Adventure (Kindergarten) REGISTER Saturday, November 30, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Take a colorful journey through different art styles and techniques while experimenting with […]
Wonder Lab
Wonder Lab
Unlock the mysteries of fascinating science concepts from color creation to electricity’s essence.
Wonder Lab
Wonder Lab
Unlock the mysteries of fascinating science concepts from color creation to electricity’s essence.
8 events,
Kaleideum After Dark: Night Market
Kaleideum After Dark: Night Market
Drink and discover Kaleideum in a kid-free environment every second Saturday of the month. The theme will change each time, but you can always explore, play games in the exhibits, encounter an animal, and more. During November, you can sip, shop, and play while supporting Winston-Salem artists and makers at the November Kaleideum After Dark. […]
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
6 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
Musical Laser Matinee: AC/DC
Musical Laser Matinee: AC/DC
Join us in the Digital Dome for the music of AC/DC paired with visuals from our state-of-the-art laser system! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
8 events,
Homeschool Program: Habitat Haven
Homeschool Program: Habitat Haven
Homeschool programs are $7 per student in addition to the admission cost to the museum. Grades K-2: Meet some of Kaleideum’s animal ambassadors, hatch a turtle egg, and explore animal life cycles and environments. Grades 3-5: Engage with Kaleideum's animal ambassadors to understand their relationship to the ecosystems they inhabit. REGISTER
Innovation Station
Innovation Station
Explore engineering and new technology through hands-on activities. Innovation Station is part of Prism, Kaleideum’s engineering and innovation initiative sponsored by the David Mounts Gonzalez Foundation.
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
8 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
Graduate students in the Wake Forest Genetic Counseling Program will share activities and information about the world of genetics and careers in genetic counseling.
Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
7 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Felting Fun with Lynn Wartski
Felting Fun with Lynn Wartski
Learn traditional needle-felting techniques and make a needle-felted creation in this workshop for ages 8+. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
8 events,
Mrs. Cottontail and Friends
Mrs. Cottontail and Friends
It’s storytime with a twist ... Mrs. Cottontail will read a story, do yoga exercises, and bring a special fluffy friend. Included with admission or membership.
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
8 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Happy Birthday Huey!
Happy Birthday Huey!
It's so fine to be 39! Let’s make Huey’s big day one to squawk about. We’ll celebrate our vibrant Blue and Gold Macaw with song, special crafts, activities, and photo ops with the Birthday Bird at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm in the Think Tank. Included with admission.
Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
6 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
Musical Laser Matinee: Daft Punk
Musical Laser Matinee: Daft Punk
Join us in the Digital Dome for the music of Daft Punk paired with visuals from our state-of-the-art laser system! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
8 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Little Innovators
Little Innovators
Rhythm and Rhyme (Pre-K) REGISTER Wednesday, November 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Make your own beats, discover new rhythms, and find joy in rhymes when you explore the world of music and poetry. Art Adventure (Kindergarten) REGISTER Saturday, November 30, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Take a colorful journey through different art styles and techniques while experimenting with […]
Animal Encounter
Animal Encounter
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
6 events,
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try It! Studio Maker Moments
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. • Nov 2-3: Wind Waves—Blow yourself away and create a wind vane. • Nov 9-10: Paper Quilts—Learn how to create geometric shapes and patterns. • Nov 16-17: Hand Drums—Make your own instrument. • Nov 23-24: Huey Whirligigs—Celebrate our favorite Macaw […]
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members
Musical Laser Matinee: The Beatles
Musical Laser Matinee: The Beatles
Join us in the Digital Dome for the music of The Beatles paired with visuals from our state-of-the-art laser system! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members.