*Programs are included with museum admission or membership unless otherwise stated
May 2024
April 29th - May 6th
Planetarium at Riverviews Artspace
Friday, May 3rd
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Join us at Riverviews Art Space for a special First Fridays event for the opening of The Sky is Not the Limit, an artistic celebration of flight and all its limitless possibilities. Step into Amazement Square’s portable planetarium and discover the intersection of art, science, and solar observation in a unique way through viewing the night sky.
Kanga Rules with Commerce Street Theater
Saturday, May 4th
10:30AM and 1:30PM at Commerce Street Theater
Children and families are invited to Commerce Street Theater’s performance of Kanga Rules! Visitors will also participate in hands-on activities to explore the themes of the play and the importance of friendship!
Start with Art: Ninja Turtle Showdown: Leonardo Da Vinci
Saturday, May 4th
10AM to 12PM
Explore the structures of wings and work with charcoal to add details this Saturday!
Open MakerSpace: Leather Stamping
Saturday, May 4th
1PM to 3PM
Work with leather stamping tools and make your own leather bracelet!
May 6th - May 11th
STEAM Library Makers: Bedford Library
Thursday, May 9th
10:30AM at the Bedford Library
The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components for 3-5-year-olds! During the month of May, we will hunt for seeds, build a garden, measure worms, and design a flower!
Kanga Rules with Commerce Street Theater
Saturday, May 11th
10:30AM and 1:30PM at Commerce Street Theater
Children and families are invited to Commerce Street Theater’s performance of Kanga Rules! Visitors will also participate in hands-on activities to explore the themes of the play and the importance of friendship!
Start with Art: Ninja Turtle Showdown: Michelangelo
Saturday, May 11th
10AM to 12PM
Have you ever painted upside down? Come in and give it a try!
Open MakerSpace: Wire Jewelry
Saturday, May 11th
1PM to 3PM
Explore how wire is bent and twisted to make unique designs with beads and stones while making your own wire necklace.
May 13th - May 18th
STEAM Library Makers: Madison Heights Library
Wednesday, May 15th
10:30AM at the Madison Heights Library
The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components for 3-5-year-olds! During the month of May, we will hunt for seeds, build a garden, measure worms, and design a flower!
STEAM Library Makers: Forest Library
Thursday, May 16th
10:30AM at the Forest Library
The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components for 3-5-year-olds! During the month of May, we will hunt for seeds, build a garden, measure worms, and design a flower!
May 20th - May 25th
STEAM Library Makers: J Robertson Jamerson Memorial Library
Tuesday, May 21st
1:00PM at the J Robertson Jamerson Memorial Library
The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components for 3-5-year-olds! During the month of May, we will hunt for seeds, build a garden, measure worms, and design a flower!
Start with Art: Ninja Turtle Showdown: Raphael
Saturday, May 25th
10:30AM to 12PM
Jump back in time and paint from your past!
Open MakerSpace: Light Up Textiles
Saturday, May 25th
1PM to 3PM
Explore how to make clothing light up through conductive thread, batteries, and lights!
May 27th June 1st
STEAM Library Makers: Nelson Memorial Library
Tuesday, May 28th
10:30AM at the Nelson Memorial Library
The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components for 3-5-year-olds! During the month of May, we will hunt for seeds, build a garden, measure worms, and design a flower!