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.
Monday Songs & Stories
Explore a Wide Variety of Stories
Imaginations come alive when a Kaleideum educator reads a story and sings a song.
Every Monday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tuesday Innovation Station
Become an Engineer in the Try It! Studio
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January 6th – Castle Building
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January 13th – Robot Journey Across Africa
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January 16th –Boat Design
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January 20th – Pyramid Design
Wednesday WonderLab
Discover New Science
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January 7th – Electricity and Magnetism
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January 14th – Simple Machines in Egypt
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January 21st – Block Printing
- January 28th – Weaving
Thursday Curiosity Cart
Hands On Discovery with Activities and Demos
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January 8th – European Languages
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January 15th – African Instruments and Games
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January 22nd – Shadow Puppets and Theaters
- January 29th – Rainforest Terrarium
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.
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December 5th – Arctic Animals – Learn all about our animal friends who prefer the cold
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December 12th – Snow! – Discover all the wonder of snow through hands-on fun.
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December 19th – Reindeer Games – Become a reindeer and take on winter themed challenges
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 occasionaly make an appearance.
Weekends in the Try It! Studio
Around the World
Travel to a new continent each week in January with hands-on activities! During our Around the World monthly theme, participants will explore global cultures through engaging art projects, engineering challenges, and creative play inspired by each destination.
January 3–4: Design a vibrant stained-glass window using colorful tissue paper
January 10–11: Create your own mask inspired by traditional African folk art
January 17–18: Learn how windmills work and design one of your own
January 24–25: Craft a Costa Rican carreta or weave a Guatemalan-style basket
January 31–February 1: Build a mini diorama of a favorite landmark from around the world
Little Innovators
Little Innovators is a hands-on program for young children that sparks creativity and curiosity through fun stories, art, and science activities.
It’s a Snowy State (of matter) | January 14, 3:30 pm
It’s frozen fun as we investigate the states of matter to make our own snow, paint with ice cubes, and create frozen marshmallows!
Out of this World | January 31, 10:30 pm
We’ll travel to the stars and back again as we learn more about our solar system, hunt for moon rocks, and discover why there’s no air in space: 3…2..1..Blast Off!
$5 per ticket. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K Innovator. Adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.