Programs

Programs are subject to change or cancellation. To verify programs, call 901-458-2678. Unless noted, programs are included with museum admission.

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Art Smart a la Carte

Every Sunday 12 noon-5pm
All ages
Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart.

Creative Corner

Every Friday at 11am
Ages 6+
Stop by Art Smart to explore your creative side. We might draw a picture or write a poem.

Eco Kids Club

One Saturday of Each Month at 3pm
Ages: 6+
Explore and investigate our world through hands-on fun.

  • September 20: TBA

  • October 18: Leaves

Exploration Station

Every Monday at 11am
All ages
Meet for some cool experiments, crafts and fun facts.

Home Grown Science

 Various Saturdays at 3pm
All Ages
We'll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science!

  • August 30: Chemistry!

  • September 13: Slime & Ooze

  • September 27: Egg Drop

  • October 4: Eruption

  • October 11: Water, Water, Everywhere

Homeschool Lab

Various Wednesdays at 2:30pm
Ages 5-9
Admission: $3 members; $5 non-members; reservations required - call 901-458-2678
Join us as we explore a variety of activities and experiments that are sure to educate and excite you. Labs are strictly for Homeschool families only.

  • September 3: Polymers

  • September 17: Animation Station

  • October 8: Volcano!

  • October 22: Stuffee

Move & Groove Mondays

Every Monday at 12 noon
All Ages
Join us to get your heart pumping!

My First Book Club

Every Tuesday at 10am
Ages 2-4
Reservations required - call 901-458-2678.
 Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

  • August 26: Too Many Kangaroo Things to Do

  • September 2: Knuffle Bunny Too

  • September 9: Wilbur's Prize

  • September 16: Rooster Can't Cock-A-Doodle-Doo

  • September 23: Opposite Safari

  • September 30: Apple Farmer Annie

  • October 7: Little Quack

  • October 14: Firefighters to the Rescue

  • October 21: Leaf Jumpers

  • October 28: The Happy Trick-or-Treaters

The Newbery Club

Every Monday at 3:30pm
All Ages
Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

  • September 1: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 1 & 2

  • September 8: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 3 & 4

  • September 15: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 5 & 6

  • September 22: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 7 & 8

  • September 29: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 9 & 10

  • October 6: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 11 & 12

  • October 13: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 13 & 14

  • October 20: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 15 & 16

  • October 27: Mr. Poppers Penguins Chapters 17 & 18

Okie Dokie Karaoke

Every Tuesday at 1pm, Thursday at 11am, Friday at 3:30pm & Saturday at 1pm
All Ages
Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in the The Little Orpheum.

Pint Sized Science

Every Wednesday at 1pm
All Ages
These tidbits of experiments are just the right size.

  • September 3: Chromatography

  • September 10: Slime

  • September 17: Slime

  • September 24: Polymer Worms

  • October 1: Slime

  • October 8: Slime

  • October 15: Ice Fishing

  • October 22: Slime

  • October 29: Helicopters

R&R Storytime

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 12 noon and Wednesday at 2:30pm
All Ages
Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

Search Party

Every Sunday at 3 pm
All Ages
Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize!

Special Monthly Themed Art Programs

Most Saturdays at 11am
All Ages
In August, visit Art Smart to make Vacation Art!
In September, visit Art Smart to make Back 2 School Art!
In October, visit Art Smart to make Fallin' Art!

Tales & Tunes

Every Thursday at 3:30pm
All Ages
Listen to a story, sing songs and make crafts.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

  • September 4: Noisy Nora

  • September 11: Clifford the Fire House Dog

  • September 18: I Am a Police Officer

  • September 25: Chocolatina

  • October 2: Five Little Pumpkins

  • October 9: Monster Mischief

  • October 16: There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat

  • October 23: Little Monster Did It

  • October 30: Teddy Bear Trick or Treat

Wild & Wacky Wednesday

Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
All Ages
Wednesday just got a little wackier. Join us for some wild and wacky games, puzzles or art!

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