Exclusive and designed to offer a little something extra, our workshops provide extended fun and learning in our most popular exhibits. We cap them at just a few people, so it's really just for you!
Tickets include Museum admission!
In 1984, the Children’s Museum opened its doors alongside the Platte River, but can you help us uncover what was here before? Join our excavation crew outside in the Joy Park Sand Dunes to dig for ancient dinosaur “fossils” and help us learn about what life looked like millions of years ago. Designed ages 3+.
Sunday, May 26, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Saturday, June 15, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Join us outside in Joy Park for some summer camp fun! Kids will have a blast making friendship bracelets, learning useful outdoor skills and creating tasty snacks in a solar oven. Designed ages 3+.
Meet the Council of Creatures, decode a secret language and see Adventure Forest in a new light. Dive deep into the story of this 500 ft. long adventure course and immersive art installation, and challenge yourself by flying on the zipline, swooshing down the 70 ft. slide or climbing to the tippy top lookout.
For the safety of our guests and staff, Adventure Forest will close in the event of inclement weather. All climbers are required to be 44 inches or taller OR 5 years or older on the date of the workshop.
Get your hands dirty, engage in sensory play and leave with a lasting memory! Using clay, early learners will create one-of-a-kind molds of their handprints, footprints and more. Kiddos will also get to experiment with clay by adding textures, patterns and shapes to a large slab. Designed for ages newborn - 36 months.
Your art will be ready to take home two weeks after the workshop date.
Add a little magic to your space with a handmade mosaic masterpiece! Make your own unique pattern with colorful, smooth glass and then seal with plaster for a one-of-a-kind creation that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Pieces are ready to take home that day! Designed for ages 5+.
Learn to crack eggs like a pro, whisk up mouthwatering waffles and then assemble the perfect breakfast sandwich! Designed for ages 5+.
Join us in The Teaching Kitchen to whip up some delicious homemade ice cream. With classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla bean, as well as some epic toppings, it is sure to be legen-DAIRY! Designed for all ages.