Hands-On Workshop
Hands-on workshops for all ages. Cost: $12 per child up to 15 children; $10 each for 16 or more children. 1 adult free for every 5 kids. Extra adults are $8 each.
One hour of structured activities based on a theme of your choice to fit your age group. A two-hour visit includes time to explore the hands-on exhibits. You can add a half hour for snack or lunch. Workshops are tailored to the ages of your children and may include crafts, storytelling, games, and music activities. Choose from the following topics or suggest another:
Animals: meet some of the animals that live at the museum
Around the World: specific countries or cultures can be chosen, including Latin America
Chesapeake Critters: includes a nature walk to the creek, weather permitting
Creating with the Masters: choose 2 artists to learn about and to imitate
Deconstruction: use tools to see what’s inside a machine; invent a new one!
Every Day is Earth Day: outdoor activities, weather permitting
Lead On, Harriet!: meet a conductor of the Underground Railroad; add $1 for snack
Lively Tales: interactive storytelling followed by puppet making
Music, Music, Music!: make rhythm instruments and participate in a rhythm circle. Action songs and other age appropriate musical activities.
Taking Off!: aviation history and flying objects of your own making
The Skin You Live In: skin color differences explained; add $1 for snack
Sharecropping the Sea: meet a long-ago waterman; outdoor activity
What’s Cooking?: Hands-on learning in the kitchen. Totally nutritious recipes. Please alert us to allergies and other restrictions. Add $2 per person for ingredients.
We are happy to consider other workshop themes. Call us to chat!
