Enjoy an early morning walk with Ranger Olivia to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Olivia! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior Ranger program provides a free activity booklet to all who want to learn more about nature and the park! Adults too! Complete at least two...
July is School House Prep Month at the Museum! Our little visitors will discover colors, shapes, letters, and numbers as they learn early literacy and math skills that prepare them for...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Did you know…? Thing-a-ma-jigs develops skills that help your child get ready for...
Join us in the Art Studio and make a Toothsaver Necklace to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy. This project is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s Back-to-School Dental Hygiene...
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. See a variety of mammal pelts and skulls and learn about adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Activity and coloring sheets available for kids. Be sure to...
Join the City of Phoenix Water Conservation Office to learn how reptiles and amphibians (together: herptiles) adapt to their desert environment, and how we can too! This presentation covers Sonoran Desert basics, the Desert Mindset, water resources and conservation, and an intro to ecology. Join in a game to determine which reptile or amphibian will...
Learn about science in a fun and engaging way with Dr. T-Rex. In this high-energy program, participants will get some hands on experience exploring several basic scientific concepts. This is a ticketed event and space is limited. Tickets will be given out starting at 12 PM on the day of the show. This project...
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-11. This event is part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC). Attending this event...
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. In June & July, we’ll have activities to beat the heat and you can stay...
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202