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.