Get your hands on history! Join us to gear up for adventures on the high seas and see if you have the skills to become an 18th century sailor. The Anchors Aweigh series is geared toward families and folks of all ages, and each hands-on activity will...
Get your hands on history! Join us to learn about Cyphers and Codes of the American Revolution — and make your very own! The Anchors Aweigh series is geared toward families and folks of all ages, and each hands-on activity will focus on a specific theme...
Get your hands on history! Visitors will have the opportunity to write a letter the 18th century way: with ink, quill, and wax. Seal your own to take home with you. The Anchors Aweigh series is geared toward families and folks of all ages, and each hands-on...
Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities. Programs...
Little artists will welcome the season with this sweet springtime craft. Using paint and their own fingerprints, kids will add budding leaves to paper branches, creating a colorful keepsake that celebrates new growth and creativity. Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s...
Celebrate Earth Day with a craft that shows how even the smallest hands can help our planet! Kids will use paint and their handprints to create an Earth-inspired masterpiece, reminding us all that caring for the world starts with just one hand. Designed for all ages,...
Brighten up your windows with colorful ocean themed suncatchers. We will use different kinds of paper to create shimmering sea creatures that come to life in the sunlight. A fun and creative way to bring a little under-the-sea magic indoors! Designed for all ages, but specifically...
Dive into creativity using sponges and paint to design your own underwater coral reef scenes! This hands-on activity lets young ones explore texture and color while creating a beautiful painted seascape to take home. This program is part of the museum's Skipper's Crew series. Designed for...
Kids will craft bright red poppies to honor Memorial Day. These meaningful flowers are a symbol of remembrance, giving children a creative way to show respect and learn about the heroes who have served our country. Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons,...
We are diving into sensory play by creating our own ocean-in-a-bottle. Using clear bottles, water, glitter glue and mini sea creatures, each child will build a tiny tank they can shake, swirl and explore. It’s a fun and exciting way to bring the undersea world...