Now STREAMing!
Welcome to our year of Now STREAMing! Streaming is not just for watching the latest shows and movies. STREAMing is also exploring the worlds of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math in exciting new ways! Join us this year as we explore each discipline and how they all enrich and compliment one another while you journey through fun and immersive programs that spark creativity and foster curiosity. Look for the letters S.T.R.E.A.M. next to all of our programs to see what areas we are exploring!
*Programs are included with museum admission or membership unless otherwise stated
April 2025
March 31st - April 6th
Start with Art: DIY Stress Balls (S)
Saturday, April 5th
10AM - 12PM
Create your own stress balls with balloons and flour.
Open MakerSpace: Snap Circuits (S, T)
Saturday, April 5th
1PM - 3PM
Explore how circuits are made as you experiment and build with Snap Circuits.
Pop-Up Program: DIY Batteries
Saturday, April 5th
3PM - 4PM
Silver is an important component of some types of batteries. Discover how a battery works by making a simple battery out of pennies, felt, and salt water to power a lightbulb.
April 7th - April 13th
STEAM Library Makers: Big Island Library
Tuesday, April 8th
10AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
STEAM Library Makers: Forest Library
Thursday, April 10th
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Start with Art: Paper Spinner Toys (S, A)
Saturday, April 12th
10AM - 12PM
Explore basic color theory and motion as you bring to life a DIY paper spinner.
Open MakerSpace: Little Bits (S, T)
Saturday, April 12th
1PM - 3PM
Explore how circuits create movement through circuit building with Little Bits.
Pop-Up Program: Pocket Solar System (S, M)
Saturday, April 12th
3PM - 4PM
Fit the whole solar system in your pocket! Make your own paper model of the polar system while exploring how scale is used in science.
April 14th - April 20th
STEAM Library Makers: Lynchburg Library - Downtown Branch
Tuesday, April 15th
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
STEAM Library Makers: Madison Heights Library
Wednesday, April 16th
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
STEAM Library Makers: Bedford Central Library
Thursday, April 17th
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Start with Art: DIY Puzzle Making (S, M)
Saturday, April 19th
10AM - 12PM
Using thin cardboard sheets and a template, visitors will create their very own puzzle.
Open MakerSpace: Tech Take-a-part (T)
Saturday, April 19th
1PM - 3PM
Discover the inner workings of electronics as you take apart various household electronic items.
Pop-Up Program: Origami
Saturday, April 19th
3PM - 4PM
Explore the art of origami as you make different designs through folding paper.
April 21st - April 27th
STEAM Library Makers: Nelson Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 22nd
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Pop-Up Program: Seed Pods (S)
Wednesday, April 23rd
3PM - 5PM
Celebrate Earth Day by creating your own seed pods of native wildflowers to take home.
Start with Art: Mindfulness Art Drawing (A)
Saturday, April 26th
10AM - 12PM
Let’s get in touch with our emotions. Using all kinds of drawing utensils and paper, visitors will draw intricate lines and shapes to destress and express their week.
Open MakerSpace: Light Up Fashion (S, T, A)
Saturday, April 26th
1PM - 3PM
Using a simple circuit, create a light up pin you can wear.
Pop-Up Program: How are you Feeling? (A)
Saturday, April 26th
3PM - 4PM
Happy, sad, angry, and excited, we all express feelings in many ways! How do you show your feelings? Create expressive faces with playdough to show how you are feeling.